Comments on: MGM Gives (a Tiny Bit of) Full-Length Video to YouTube http://newteevee.com/2008/11/09/mgm-gives-a-tiny-bit-of-full-length-video-to-youtube/ NewTeeVee Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:57:43 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: NewTeeVee Live: YouTube Adds Support for 1080p Videos http://newteevee.com/2008/11/09/mgm-gives-a-tiny-bit-of-full-length-video-to-youtube/#comment-271804 NewTeeVee Live: YouTube Adds Support for 1080p Videos Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:13:26 +0000 http://newteevee.com/?p=11604#comment-271804 <p>[...] move comes as the Google-owned site is attempting to ramp up monetization of videos from premium content partners. But the uploads are not limited to premium content providers; all users will be able to [...]</p> [...] move comes as the Google-owned site is attempting to ramp up monetization of videos from premium content partners. But the uploads are not limited to premium content providers; all users will be able to [...]

]]> By: YouTube’s Content Head Leaves to Join Ben Silverman’s Co. http://newteevee.com/2008/11/09/mgm-gives-a-tiny-bit-of-full-length-video-to-youtube/#comment-271273 YouTube’s Content Head Leaves to Join Ben Silverman’s Co. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:08:45 +0000 http://newteevee.com/?p=11604#comment-271273 <p>[...] The video-sharing behemoth has certainly made a push under Hoffner’s watch to bring on more premium content partnerships, but success has been spotty, at [...]</p> [...] The video-sharing behemoth has certainly made a push under Hoffner’s watch to bring on more premium content partnerships, but success has been spotty, at [...]

]]> By: Will Premium Content Kill the “You” in YouTube? http://newteevee.com/2008/11/09/mgm-gives-a-tiny-bit-of-full-length-video-to-youtube/#comment-258009 Will Premium Content Kill the “You” in YouTube? Mon, 30 Mar 2009 16:55:48 +0000 http://newteevee.com/?p=11604#comment-258009 <p>[...] a premium content destination for a while now. It signed traditional media players such as CBS and MGM, it altered its rules to tame some of the naughtier content and design tweaks like ordered [...]</p> [...] a premium content destination for a while now. It signed traditional media players such as CBS and MGM, it altered its rules to tame some of the naughtier content and design tweaks like ordered [...]

]]> By: Google to Connect TV Ads with YouTube http://newteevee.com/2008/11/09/mgm-gives-a-tiny-bit-of-full-length-video-to-youtube/#comment-257850 Google to Connect TV Ads with YouTube Fri, 27 Mar 2009 14:31:59 +0000 http://newteevee.com/?p=11604#comment-257850 <p>[...] content, during which audiences are more tolerant of commercials. YouTube was on a bit of a premium content tear last year, but efforts in that arena have since petered [...]</p> [...] content, during which audiences are more tolerant of commercials. YouTube was on a bit of a premium content tear last year, but efforts in that arena have since petered [...]

]]> By: Google’s Net Neutrality Flap: Think HD « NewTeeVee http://newteevee.com/2008/11/09/mgm-gives-a-tiny-bit-of-full-length-video-to-youtube/#comment-251087 Google’s Net Neutrality Flap: Think HD « NewTeeVee Tue, 16 Dec 2008 15:22:04 +0000 http://newteevee.com/?p=11604#comment-251087 <p>[...] in place, YouTube has also been snatching up all kinds of full-length premium content from MGM, Lionsgate, CBS and others. Not only that, but it went widescreen and switched on HD streams to [...]</p> [...] in place, YouTube has also been snatching up all kinds of full-length premium content from MGM, Lionsgate, CBS and others. Not only that, but it went widescreen and switched on HD streams to [...]

]]> By: New Rules Mark New Era for YouTube « NewTeeVee http://newteevee.com/2008/11/09/mgm-gives-a-tiny-bit-of-full-length-video-to-youtube/#comment-250234 New Rules Mark New Era for YouTube « NewTeeVee Tue, 02 Dec 2008 18:10:16 +0000 http://newteevee.com/?p=11604#comment-250234 <p>[...] YouTube once was are disappearing, making room for professional content such as that of networks, full-length films, and a even a high-falutin’ classical music contest. Even the YouTube L!ve event a couple [...]</p> [...] YouTube once was are disappearing, making room for professional content such as that of networks, full-length films, and a even a high-falutin’ classical music contest. Even the YouTube L!ve event a couple [...]

]]> By: Joost Launches iPhone App « NewTeeVee http://newteevee.com/2008/11/09/mgm-gives-a-tiny-bit-of-full-length-video-to-youtube/#comment-250092 Joost Launches iPhone App « NewTeeVee Sun, 30 Nov 2008 19:44:39 +0000 http://newteevee.com/?p=11604#comment-250092 <p>[...] These outlets have frothed over the prospect of a Hulu app running on the iPhone with all its premium content. But the bigger wildcard may be YouTube, which is already on the iPhone and is making aggressive moves to acquire premium content with the likes of CBS and MGM. [...]</p> [...] These outlets have frothed over the prospect of a Hulu app running on the iPhone with all its premium content. But the bigger wildcard may be YouTube, which is already on the iPhone and is making aggressive moves to acquire premium content with the likes of CBS and MGM. [...]

]]> By: Criterion Collection Does Web Video « NewTeeVee http://newteevee.com/2008/11/09/mgm-gives-a-tiny-bit-of-full-length-video-to-youtube/#comment-250005 Criterion Collection Does Web Video « NewTeeVee Fri, 28 Nov 2008 19:47:07 +0000 http://newteevee.com/?p=11604#comment-250005 <p>[...] Between startups like Jaman and Hulu, expanding outlets like Netflix and iTunes, and now even YouTube getting into the act, the online movie theater is finally opening for [...]</p> [...] Between startups like Jaman and Hulu, expanding outlets like Netflix and iTunes, and now even YouTube getting into the act, the online movie theater is finally opening for [...]

]]> By: YouTube Now in Widescreen http://newteevee.com/2008/11/09/mgm-gives-a-tiny-bit-of-full-length-video-to-youtube/#comment-249840 YouTube Now in Widescreen Tue, 25 Nov 2008 20:27:51 +0000 http://newteevee.com/?p=11604#comment-249840 <p>[...] of the online video sites. And along with YouTube’s move towards full-length films (so far, just from MGM), this will allow them to compete more in the Hulu space while maintaining their dominance over [...]</p> [...] of the online video sites. And along with YouTube’s move towards full-length films (so far, just from MGM), this will allow them to compete more in the Hulu space while maintaining their dominance over [...]

]]> By: rocketboom_is_pissed http://newteevee.com/2008/11/09/mgm-gives-a-tiny-bit-of-full-length-video-to-youtube/#comment-248658 rocketboom_is_pissed Tue, 11 Nov 2008 01:39:01 +0000 http://newteevee.com/?p=11604#comment-248658 <p>Andrew, could it be that you are pissed off at hulu because they thought rocketbook was not good enough to be on hulu?</p> Andrew, could it be that you are pissed off at hulu because they thought rocketbook was not good enough to be on hulu?

]]> By: andrew Baron http://newteevee.com/2008/11/09/mgm-gives-a-tiny-bit-of-full-length-video-to-youtube/#comment-248605 andrew Baron Mon, 10 Nov 2008 14:52:51 +0000 http://newteevee.com/?p=11604#comment-248605 <p>hulu is evil because it's a closed platform. Unlike iTunes or TiVo, there is no back door to watch other content. They only have the same old tv content that comes from a closed past and if you don't meet Tv's old content standards, you can't make it past the gatekeeper. Typical Hollywood evil in an age when it no longer needs to be that way. It's a choice they have made which speaks to their disregard for the rest of the space - it's an evil, closed-door, elite business.</p> <p>It's like a betamax of our time - a transition technology. I don't think the MSM is going to ever be exclusive to hulu (the headline of this story) so they will not be able to compete in the long run by being closed.</p> hulu is evil because it’s a closed platform. Unlike iTunes or TiVo, there is no back door to watch other content. They only have the same old tv content that comes from a closed past and if you don’t meet Tv’s old content standards, you can’t make it past the gatekeeper. Typical Hollywood evil in an age when it no longer needs to be that way. It’s a choice they have made which speaks to their disregard for the rest of the space – it’s an evil, closed-door, elite business.

It’s like a betamax of our time – a transition technology. I don’t think the MSM is going to ever be exclusive to hulu (the headline of this story) so they will not be able to compete in the long run by being closed.

]]> By: Simon http://newteevee.com/2008/11/09/mgm-gives-a-tiny-bit-of-full-length-video-to-youtube/#comment-248600 Simon Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:51:21 +0000 http://newteevee.com/?p=11604#comment-248600 <p>I agree with the above comment - I'd be interested in seeing how successful Youtube is in shaking off its UCG stigma</p> I agree with the above comment – I’d be interested in seeing how successful Youtube is in shaking off its UCG stigma

]]> By: Akash http://newteevee.com/2008/11/09/mgm-gives-a-tiny-bit-of-full-length-video-to-youtube/#comment-248585 Akash Mon, 10 Nov 2008 06:09:07 +0000 http://newteevee.com/?p=11604#comment-248585 <p>Slowly but surely, YouTube is chipping away at monetizing its site. I wonder which of its strategies is leading in monetization? Hulu has positioned itself as the destination for "legal" video (long form). That's a great place to be, as video ad dollars will follow premium content. YouTube is going to suffer from being perceived as the UGC site. It should start shedding this image by aggressively pushing MGM and other legal content. It remains to be seen what happens to the other sites out there .... Liz, you should really do an article on monetization trends in online video space. How and which sites are reaping the benefits.</p> Slowly but surely, YouTube is chipping away at monetizing its site. I wonder which of its strategies is leading in monetization?
Hulu has positioned itself as the destination for “legal” video (long form). That’s a great place to be, as video ad dollars will follow premium content. YouTube is going to suffer from being perceived as the UGC site. It should start shedding this image by aggressively pushing MGM and other legal content.
It remains to be seen what happens to the other sites out there ….
Liz, you should really do an article on monetization trends in online video space. How and which sites are reaping the benefits.

]]> By: Liz Gannes http://newteevee.com/2008/11/09/mgm-gives-a-tiny-bit-of-full-length-video-to-youtube/#comment-248582 Liz Gannes Mon, 10 Nov 2008 05:52:39 +0000 http://newteevee.com/?p=11604#comment-248582 <p>Why do you think Hulu is evil?</p> Why do you think Hulu is evil?

]]> By: andrew Baron http://newteevee.com/2008/11/09/mgm-gives-a-tiny-bit-of-full-length-video-to-youtube/#comment-248581 andrew Baron Mon, 10 Nov 2008 04:46:57 +0000 http://newteevee.com/?p=11604#comment-248581 <p>hulu isn't going to make it in the long run as more competitors arise because hulu is evil.</p> hulu isn’t going to make it in the long run as more competitors arise because hulu is evil.

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