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February 25th, 2008

Google Video Ads - Adsense for Video

Eversince Google created video.google.com and later on purchased youtube.com it is no doubt that someday, they will introduce video ads as well. It’s just a matter of time.
This gives youtube users who frequently upload original video content a way to monetize their videos. However, if one doesn’t have original video content, […]

By Noel -- 0 comments

August 22nd, 2007

Google Video to Issue Full Refunds

“When your friends and well-intentioned acquaintances tell you that you’ve made a mistake, it’s good to listen,” those are the words posted by Bindu Reddy, Google’s video product manager, on the company’s official blog.
By saying that, Reddy probably means the wide criticism pointed towards Google for their handling of paid customers on Google Video. […]

By Gilad -- 0 comments

August 14th, 2007

Major Criticism for Google’s Video Shut-Down

Yesterday I posted about Google’s announcement of shutting down of its Google Video rental platform. I guess the point that users are left SOL with $5 credit has been seen as a major insult to many. The official cancellation email reads:
Hello,
As a valued Google user, we’re contacting you with some […]

By Gilad -- 0 comments

August 13th, 2007

Google Gives Up on Video Sales

As it is making moves into the music industry, Google decided to give up on its video sales efforts. Apparently, Google had found it to be easier and more profitable to simply place ads on free content than to actually charge people for it. A recent article from the NYTIMES writes:
Google’s decision to close the […]

By Gilad -- 2 comments

May 18th, 2007

Google Video Starts Indexing Other Video Sites

Google video started indexing other video sites (such as MetaCafe). The interface offers a “preview” of the original video, title, short description and a screencap. Problem is, that the “preview” in many cases covers the entire video so users don’t even need to visit the original site.

In the above case the Google Video, indeed shows […]

By Gilad -- 0 comments