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Entries for the ‘Video’ Category

“YouTube advertisers now targeting about-to-go-viral videos”

One of the big sticking points in Web 2.0 Advertising revenue has been how to turn viral viewership into cold hard cash.
Hugely successful traffic burst can be advertising windfalls, but only when good advertising plans of action are in place.
YouTube thinks they have a fresh spin on the action with buzz targeting.
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” Is Online Video Waiting for Its Close Up? Discovery, Recommendations Trump Search, New ClipBlast! Survey Reveals “

ClipBlast! has released survey results examining the viewing habits of online video audiences.
The largest responding group at 28% revealed a preference for “discovery,” or random browsing.
While no huge surprise, having firm-ish numbers to discuss is helpful, and bodes very well for services like YouNews TV.
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“The Trouble With All-In-Zero Video Players”

Video optimization has been a challenge for us. This entry makes some sense, and may give an idea of which way to head.
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“Add Videos To Your Google Local Business Profile”

Great tip, although it should read “Add YouTube To Your Google Local Business Profile.”
There is a difference for us folks stuck with Flash.
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“How to Maximize Search Engine Optimization for Web Video”

“TheBoss” emailed me today with a great article from Web VideoReport.
Practical tips, must-dos, and even a list of top video search; Onil Gunawardana outlines the foundation for a great Video Optimization program, or a checklist for any SEO who has to work with video content.
Great tip-off, thank you!
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“Google Sends Out More TV AdWords Beta Invitations”

SEORoundtable has been tracking the progress of the Google Ads TV beta, and now reports a major expansion in the program. A last strong push, maybe?
Also very interesting is the list of metrics they provide.
Did you get a beta invite?
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“VideoEgg Dumps Video Hosting Clients”

As discussions turn here towards ad serving, the news of VideoEgg’s focus change should be noted. Looks like the may be the man to beat.
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“Top 10 Online Video Conversion Services”

We use Media Convert here, but this is a great list of some alternatives for all of your FLV encoding needs.
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“Video Search Engine Optimization: Catering To The Masses”

Eric Papczun lays out some very simple rules, that most of our stations are not following, for Video Optimization.
Quick check: A site: search on one of our largest sites returns no video results!
It sounds like Eric’s tips will shortly be added into station training!
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