Vid-Biz: Election, Charles Barkley, Local

45% of American Internet Users Watched Video During ’08 Election Cycle; almost as many watched unofficial videos as ones coming from campaigns, according to the Pew Internet & American Life Project. (report)

Charles Barkley Launches NBA.com Video Channel; will include rants and interviews with former teammates; comes alongside video push for the playoffs. (Multichannel News)

Video Vendors Sign Local Deals; VMIX will power video for six Post-Newsweek local TV stations (release), Redlasso will syndicate and monetize local content from WorldNow (email).

Domino’s Hits YouTube to Apologize; USA president uses same site that hosted video of employees performing disgusting acts with its food. (Ad Age)

Mogulus Launches Software for Live Broadcasts and Screencasts; new free product is called Procaster. (release)

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