When watching a movie in a public theater, it’s usually best not to talk. But when watching online videos in your own home, there’s no reason not to, and Joost and Meebo have just partnered to provide a new communication option.
Google Privacy Channel Launches On YouTube
The bigger Google gets, the more worried privacy advocates grow. So, in an effort to make its policies and opinions more transparent, the search giant has launched a new “Google Privacy Channel” on YouTube.
MySpace, Weather Channel Make Friends
When I’m feeling surrounded by bad sitcoms, stupid movies, and unimportant news, I can (assuming I don’t grab a book or turn to my computer) count on The Weather Channel to provide me with a reliable viewing experience. And now MySpace users can count on a sort of online equivalent.
Simon & Schuster Launch Video Channel
Simon & Schuster and TurnHere have launched online videos featuring Simon & Schuster authors and sneak previews of new releases. The videos will be hosted on a Simon & Schuster branded YouTube platform and on Bookvideos.tv, a new online video channel focused on books and author personalities.
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Simon & Schuster To Launch Video Channel
Simon & Schuster is partnering with Internet video company TurnHere to launch an online video channel dedicated to books and authors.
Clear Channel Tunes Into Social Networks
Radio heavyweight Clear Channel is trying out the social networking business. The company’s online music and radio division has plans to roll out a dozen station branded social networks in the next several months.
Google Signs Deal with Clear Channel
Since the end of last year, we’ve suspected that Google has been hard at work, trying to negotiate a big deal for its Google Audio Ads. Back in November reports surfaced that Google was looking to buy $1 billion in radio advertising from Clear Channel Communications.
Google Finds Clear Channel For Radio Ads
Last week Google CEO Eric Schmidt said to think of the company fist as an advertising system. True to his word, Google and Clear Channel Radio have entered into a multi-year deal that will allow Google to sell 30-second advertising inventory on 675 of Clear Channel’s AM/FM stations.
MySpace Launches Political Channel
MySpace has launched the Impact Channel, a political community focused on the 2008 presidential election. The channel will feature a voter registration tool and links to all official candidate profiles. Future plans for the Impact Channel include a viral fundraising tool and customizable badges.
The Weather Channel Enters Second Life
The Weather Channel has become the latest company to announce the creation of a virtual headquarters in the popular virtual world Second Life. "Weather Island" will be available to gamers starting today.
The island will be the headquarters for The Weather Channel and offer an extreme sports park as well as a destination to screen episodes of the new program "Epic Conditions."