Vimeo debuts ‘tip jar’ for ad-free content
Video sharing site Vimeo is introducing a ‘tip jar’ to help contributors monetise their content without ads.
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New iPhone 5 video leaked? Prototype hints at larger screen
Another video allegedly showing a working model of the forthcoming iPhone5 has surfaced, ahead of its official launch expected next week.
Video viral of the week: LEGO tells its story with 17-minute CGI cartoon
This 17 minute video from LEGO provides a prime example of how a brand can engage users with long-form online content, rather than 30 second TV commercials. See why its our video viral of the week below…
Email marketing tips: Getting to the top of the inbox (video)
How can you ensure your marketing emails reach to top of your customers’ inbox, rather than the spam folder? This video from Hitwise offers top tips on getting the most from your mails…
Video viral of the week: Old Spice lets users flex their ‘Muscle Music’
Old Spice has returned with another interactive viral video, letting viewers make music with their keyboards (via a muscle-bound American football star, naturally). See why its our video viral of the week below…
YouTube runs skippable ads on mobiles
YouTube has introduced skippable ads on its mobile site, letting viewers choose whether or not to watch a video ad, and only charges advertisers if the ad is watched.
Web TV trends- YouTube revamps PS3 platform
YouTube has launched a dedicated app for Sony’s PlayStation 3, designed to help gamers navigate and watch videos easier via their controllers.
Shopping, social media, YouTube and… cats? Eerily accurate 1995 video shows kids predicting future of the internet
Move over Nostradamus- this video from 1995 shows US school children predicting the future of the internet with unnerving accuracy, right down to the web’s obsession with cats.
Video viral of the week: Little Printer causes big internet buzz
Little Printer has taken the Internet by storm, and it’s largely down to this simple but hugely effective YouTube video. Potentially the world’s cutest printer, the device lets users print Tweets, photos and receipts without the need for bulky machines and expensive ink. See why it’s our video viral of the week below…
Video viral of the week: KLM plays airline matchmaker with ‘Meet and Seat’
KLM’s quirky ‘Meet and Seat’ passenger matchmaking campaign has already drawn many plaudits. Now it’s ramping up awareness with a number celebrity endorsements on YouTube. See why it’s our video viral of the week here…