Tuesday, December 12, 2006
TV Networks Consider Cooperating to Counter YouTube
Posted by Chris Gohlke in "CONTENT" @ 09:00 PM
"Four major TV networks are considering creating a jointly owned Web site to offer their programming online rather than have to chase down pirated clips on YouTube, a source close to the talks confirmed Monday. Fox, Viacom, CBS and NBC Universal have been in talks over the last few months, according to the source, who asked to remain anonymous. "We are approaching it seriously," the source said. "They are ongoing and preliminary discussions... Everybody wants to figure out the right (online business) model." "
While I doubt they can all work together to get this done (ABC is already out), it would be pretty effective having one central location with a common interface to get all of your network television.
While I doubt they can all work together to get this done (ABC is already out), it would be pretty effective having one central location with a common interface to get all of your network television.
