Brightcove Acts Like a Media Conglomerate, How Video Sharing Can Help Customers by Daisy Whitney

Brightcove has had a target on its back since it launched in 2004 as one of the first online video platforms and then snagged round after round of venture funding to the tune of more than $100 million raised. But the pioneer in the online video arena has managed to keep running ahead of the pack - landing marquee clients, growing revenues every year (from $36.2 million in 2009, to $43.7 million in 2010, to $63.6 million in 2011), going public and continually launching new efforts to bring additional online video players and vendors into the fold. ...Read the whole story

  • MTV Takes 'Art Breaks' With MoMA by David Goetzl

    MTV is turning to cutting-edge art to build interest. In partnership with an arm of MoMA and non-profit Creative Time, the trio will launch 10 original pieces of video art from a series of budding artists. ...Read the whole story

Media's End Game: Video For Every Screen by Diane Mermigas

The undertow of disruptive innovation and rapid change in media is unprecedented. Video's measured penetration and effectiveness will be the key that unlocks a windfall of digital value. ...More

  • Brightcove IPO Will Accelerate Innovation In Online Video by Alison Provost

    It was a proud moment for the online video industry when Brightcove (or should I say BCOV) made its public debut on the NASDAQ at $14.50 a share last month. The IPO and subsequent debut reinforced not only the value and growth potential of online video, but drew rapt attention from investors and venture capitalists. For me, and others who are as focused on defining the industry as growing their customer base, the spotlight on the category can't be bright enough. ...More

  • Ten Lessons From TheStreet.com's Rise And Fall by Ashkan Karbasfrooshan

    Last week Internet content pioneer TheStreet.com announced layoffs. TheStreet.com competitor Business Insider was quoted as saying that it would "go over the names of people who were laid off, but it's easier to say who is staying." While we hope those affected will bounce back sooner than later, the company's recent past is a worthwhile case study. ...More