By Corey Kronengold, August 29th, 2007
Its official. The joint venture YouTube killer from News Corp and NBC Universal has a name and that name is Hulu.
What the Hulu?
“We just wanted a name that is short and easy to spell,” Hulu spokeswoman Christina Lee said. “We like the idea that it rhymes with itself. We wanted a fun name.”
Well, hello to [...]
By Corey Kronengold, August 29th, 2007
When people talk about user generated content, we mostly think of stupid home videos, dogs on skateboards, guys getting hit in the groin by object after painful object.
But in the following few clips, I’m asking for your feedback. What other content shouldn’t be monetized? Is there any? Is the debate between brand advertisers protecting [...]
By Ben Homer, August 28th, 2007
Get Ready for fan-based social networking. In the coming weeks a number of fan-based social networking sites are set to launch.
The new offerings, many of them backed by big bucks will offer a chance for individuals to share their support for a team (or animosity toward a rival) and a big part of their appeal [...]
By Ben Homer, August 28th, 2007
I think Hendrik Hertzberg’s head may explode. Or maybe that’s my head, I just found Hendrik’s blog and if more journalists like him begin blogging I may never find the time to work again.
First off, like everything Hertzberg writes, his blog is terrific, but how can we add this much media to our day? The [...]
By Ben Homer, August 27th, 2007
What is it with the novelty and gimmick of using online video these days?
Republican Fred Thompson, who created what is probably my favorite video of this campaign, a brush back at Michael Moore complete with cigar and cinematic chair spin (below), will use online video to officially announce his candidacy reports Bob Novak.
Above: Thompson Responds [...]