C21Media.net has a small write up of YouTube’s aspirations to build TV channels with traditional television networks.
YouTube and Google have been working with networks to bring the content, or samples of content, onto YouTube but the inclusion of user generated content on regualr TV is a bit intriguing, as long as it’s not hosted by Bob Saget!
YouTube is reviewing its plans for moving into television following interest from various networks, according to the company’s VP of content, Kevin Donahue.
Speaking at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Donahue said: “We’ve had a lot of conversations with networks that want us to do shows, and companies that want us to do linear YouTube channels.”
He admitted, however, that the company – bought by Google last year for US$1.65bn – was in a “strategy phase” at the moment. Rival Revver.com has already made the leap to TV, tying up with satellite channel Fame TV in the UK.
There are ways however to experience YouTube on the big tube, especially if you have a Nintendo Wii : SofaTube.
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Mike on Jan 12, 2007 at 1:24 pm
It will work. Just check out Google Current, (Directv chanel 366). Same basic idea where user submitted videos are profiled throughout the day.
Dave White on Jan 13, 2007 at 10:45 am
Well I think that it will be more popular than the site as there will be no buffering involved and there will be a better picture and sound quality on the television. I wonder how are they going to organize their stuff?
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