Mobile is both its own beast and an increasingly important venue for video. You've seen all the reports on mobile video viewing increasing. Much of that increase comes from a growth in complementary TV viewing -- either in looking up videos related to TV content, or tuning into TV shows or clips. But the mobile viewing experience isn't always pleasant for consumers. ...Read the whole story
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Multimedia studio Electus on Wednesday announced eight new online video series -- including one from Kevin Smith and Ralph Garman -- to add to the one it announced previously for its new pop-culture-focused YouTube channel, LOUD. ...Read the whole story
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The automaker, which by now could probably publish a textbook on social-media launch strategies for cars and crossovers, is starting up a new social-focused campaign for the new 2013 Fusion, the third-generation of the vehicle. ...Read the whole story
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The rapid adoption of second digital video screens continues apace. In just the last 12 months, Nielsen says smartphone penetration has risen 34%, with tablets increasing 400%, and Internet-connected TV 25% higher. Gaming console growth has climbed 1% in the last 12 months. ...Read the whole story
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As the online ad market looks more like the Nasdaq, publishers must decide whether to build their own ad exchanges. Just the latest to take the plunge, Hearst Magazines this week debuted a private exchange, which it put together with the help of Pubmatic. ...Read the whole story
- Ooyala Delivers Wimbledon Video Content Across Devices
Online video platform provider Ooyala earlier this week said it had partnered with the All England Lawn Tennis Club to deliver video highlights from Wimbledon, as well as interviews and other special features, to tennis fans around the world. The partnership includes video delivery across mobile, PC, iOS and Android devices. ...Read the whole story
- Study: Increasingly, Viewers Want To Watch TV On Mobile Devices
Consumers increasingly want to watch TV programming via smarphones and tablets, according to a new study from Beta Research. ...Read the whole story
- Big Frame Nets $3 Mil For Video Growth
YouTube media company, Big Frame, raised seed financing of over $3 million from various sources. ...Read the whole story
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