YouTube Charging for “Promoted” Video Placements? Advertising sources say “promoted” video slots are regularly negotiated into ad deals on the site. (Silicon Alley Insider) Brightcove Partners with Five and OMS; video platform does separate deals with the UK terrestrial broadcaster to incorporate ad-supported video, and creates […] Read more »
Detroit Electric has ditched its original joint venture between ZAP and China Youngman Automobile Group and is now promising an affordable electric car by the end of 2009. The Netherlands-based company, led by CEO and majority shareholder Albert Lam, says it is looking to Malaysia to […] Read more »
So Verizon Wireless confirmed the speculation this morning of its deal to offer the equivalent of YouTube lite — select, approved content — through its VCast service. The deal is big news because the size of the companies involved, but this particular agreement is really just […] Read more »
Chicago leads the Houston Astros 2-0 (boo hiss) in the World Series with the next 3 games playing in Houston starting tonight. Game 3 is already embroiled in controvery here in Houston with a mandate that the MLB officials passed down this afternoon. Minute Maid Park […] Read more »