Archive for January, 2008

INTERNET TV LEADER REVISION3 ANNOUNCES RECORD YEAR

January 31st, 2008 at 05:27 by Ron Richards in Press Releases

Pioneering Network Delivers Over 100 Million Clips in 2007, Establishing Leadership Position in Internet TV Market

Announces New Partners and Advertisers

San Francisco, CA — Revision3, the TV Network for the Internet generation, today announced it has achieved significant growth and major milestones in the year 2007. Among these achievements is a substantial increase in viewership numbers. The network delivered a total of 11 million shows and over 46 million clips in the fourth-quarter reflecting a 440% percent increase from the first-quarter of the year. For the full year Revision3 delivered a total of more than 25 million shows, and over 103 million clips.

In 2007, a variety of leading consumer product companies including Ask.com, Sony, Virgin America, Warner Brothers Entertainment, GoDaddy.com, Hewlett-Packard, Microsoft, Netflix, Intel, and Sandisk, signed advertising contracts with Revision3 based on the network’s ability to successfully influence the difficult to reach 18-34 year old demographic.

“At Virgin America we’re known for going the extra mile in the services that are meaningful to a forward thinking, discriminating market,” said Porter Gale, Vice President of Marketing at Virgin America. “One of our key targets is the young, intelligent, tech-savvy consumer. Revision3 delivers this market better than anyone else. They’ve far exceeded the results that we’d anticipated. Revision3’s ability to integrate our promotional message into their programming successfully generates consumer response to our promotions and drives seat sales. Advertising with Revision3 is a very important element to our web 2.0 marketing mix.”

At Revision3, sponsors are integrated into the network’s original hit shows, which include Diggnation, The Totally Rad Show, Web Drifter, and Tekzilla. As a result, sponsors enjoy a unique and highly effective bond with the network’s pop culture savvy fan base.

“Our programming delivers an unprecedented 100% unaided sponsor recall, and 4 out of every 10 viewers have purchased product or services from our sponsors,” said Brad Murphy, Vice President of Advertising Sales at Revision3. “That’s a phenomenal return on their investment. Not only is it incredibly difficult to reach 18-34 year olds, it’s even harder to spur them to action. At Revision3 we’ve delivered quantifiable results derived from our ability to successfully reach this passionate audience. And we do it better than traditional TV and other Internet shows.”

Revision3 also wrapped up the year by expanding its worldwide availability by finalizing strategic partnerships with leading digital content distributors including ADNStream.TV, Cnet and mobile distributor Transpera.

“It’s all about getting our great content in front of as many people as possible,” said Jim Lounderback, CEO at Revision3. “We want to be anywhere and everywhere our users hang out, including on mobile devices, big-screen TVs, and Internet-based destinations. We’re excited to add these new partners to our industry leading group of partners, which include DivX, Bittorrent, Vuze and iTunes. As a matter of fact, in addition to being one of the top content providers on iTunes, an unprecedented five of our shows were included on iTunes’ ‘Best of 2007 Podcasts’ lists.”

The network’s technology shows deliver strong and actionable information about exploring, enjoying and understanding everything from the iPhone to how to convert a standard car into a hybrid. Revision3’s modern culture shows provide hard-hitting reviews and insightful commentary on everything from weird websites to comic books, movies and video games. The network’s music shows take viewers behind the scenes with the latest indie bands, exploring emerging artists and showcasing alternative musical events. Revision3’s mid to long form original shows typically run between ten minutes to an hour in length, with segments lasting between one and five minutes. New episodes debut every week, new segments debut daily.

About Revision3
Revision3 is an Internet television network for the on-demand generation, producing some of the most engaging and original audio and video entertainment programs available on the Web. From the highly technical to the ridiculously silly, count on Revision3 for content that is accessible, edgy, and informative.

With 4.2 million videos delivered per month, Revision3’s shows can be found everywhere from Revision3.com to a wide range platforms, including Apple iTunes, Bittorrent, DivX, YouTube, and PyroTV. Shows can be watched on any device, from a cell phone to an Apple Nano, on a computer or a TV.

Revision3 was founded by Kevin Rose, Jay Adelson and David Prager in April 2005 with the vision that truly revolutionary Internet television wasn’t about putting television programming on a computer. The new world of Internet television left up to the media moguls of the world is about as cool as your dad’s Facebook page. With more than 30 million downloads, Revision3 develops unique content that can play on any device and speaks to a new generation about music, science, technology and comedy. Check out Revision3’s shows at www.revision3.com.


Revision3 Teams Up With Miro, Meebo

January 31st, 2008 at 09:25 by Jim Louderback in Announcements, Press Releases

We love the open source Miro player here are Revision3. That’s why we’re excited to announce a partnership with the company to deliver a Revision3 specific desktop video player built on the Miro platform. We’re in good company, the wacky and amusing TED conference, and German broadcaster Deutsche Welle have also announced a similar player. Want to know more? Follow the link for the full story on Revision3 and Miro.

Oh, and we also just officially announced our partnership with Meebo. If you’ve seen our always-on live feed, then you’ve experienced the integrated Meebo chat room. If not, why not check it out now, and see what we’re doing with Meebo first hand. Follow this link for more on Meebo and Revision3.

– Jim Louderback


Diggnation & Captain America

January 31st, 2008 at 08:24 by Ron Richards in Polemics

As one of the many comic book nerds here at Revision3 (go watch iFanboy!), I figured it was my duty to remind everyone that Captain America #6: The Chosen hit the stands yesterday, January 30, 2008!

Why is this news? Well you may remember that this issue of the mini series featuring Captain America features a shadowy figure on the cover clad in a Diggnation t-shirt that resembles Diggnation’s own Kevin Rose. Mitch Breitweiser, the artist who did both the cover and the comic’s interior art is a fan of Diggnation and Revision3 and we’re honored that he chose to feature one of our shows on such a stunning piece of art. Thanks Mitch!

Copies of Captain America: The Chosen are flying off the shelves of comic book stores around the country, so be sure to run out today to your local comic books store and find yourself a copy before they’re gone!

Captain America: The Chosen #6 featuring Diggnation


The Diggnation Superbowl

January 25th, 2008 at 05:10 by David Prager in Announcements

Kevin and Alex take a trip to the Superbowl? It’s a fun little fantasy trip on the latest episode of Diggnation. And lest you think it’s out of character for our beloved beer slurping couch surfers: they might live on Digg and thrive on tech, but Kevin is a lifetime fan of the Green Bay Packers (his grandfather actually played for them) while Alex (and I) are pretty big Chargers fans.

Around the time we taped this episode there was still a chance that the Superbowl would include a faceoff between those teams… and if it happened, we knew that more shi- er, spirited debate would inevitably find its way onto Diggnation.

Our amazing ad sales team must have overheard us, because a day or two later they announced they’d been talking with Carson’s Ribs, and Body By Venus. The creative juices started flowing and out hatched the idea to tie them in as overt product placement in a Superbowl dream that we had fun filming and editing.

The cool thing about how Diggnation engages sponsors is that we work with them to come up with cool and fun ways to get their messages into the show whenever possible (without taking away from the show and while still being candid with everyone who watches - we won’t accept a sponsor if it is a product or service we dislike).

We hope you think it was fun too as well and not too overt.

Actually, I’m gonna be overt right now: Carson’s Ribs are damn good and I really think I may get some more. They deliver overnight, and you can get free BBQ sauce if you order with the code “Digg”.

The lingerie I won’t speak for - even though I was talked into trying it on (you’ll see in the video… you’ll probably enjoy it more on the models.) They also provide a 10% discount with the code “diggnation”.

Cheers,

David Prager


Revision3 Now Live 24 Hours a Day - With Chat Too!

January 25th, 2008 at 11:47 by Jim Louderback in Announcements, Website

The hits just keep coming here at Revision3! I’m excited to announce another new feature, long in the making.

It’s our very first “live” feed, and it’ll ensure that there’s always something to watch.
What’s actually on? Alas, it’s not a live stream of Sarah Lane’s desk, or David Randolph’s shop. Nor is it Martin with one of those cheesy head-mounted cameras (although he begged for one). Nope, it’s a real, live feed of Revision3 programming, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

That’s right, any time, day or night, you can simply click on our “Live” button and let us do the programming for you. Sit back and be surprised and amazed by one of our 11 (soon to be 12) great shows. It’s the perfect antidote to the On-Demand world of web video. You don’t have to do anything – just set it and forget it.

I can think of a hundred ways to take advantage of our new live program loop, and here are just a few:

Leave it on all day on the job while cranking out that busywork for the boss.

Too tired to decide what to watch at night? Leave our live feed on and be surprised by the latest from Martin, Patrick, Kevin and Alex.

Cranky baby? The soothing tones of our Revision3 programs will have her sleeping in no time.

Driving cross country? With a laptop and EVDO card, we’re better than radio (but perhaps illegal in some states).

Bored in class? Tune out the teacher with our always on loop.

There are lots more fun ways to use our new live programming loop – leave your ideas in the comments below, and we’ll highlight some of the best suggestions on one of our programs.

But wait, I forgot the best part. You don’t have to watch alone. That’s because we’ve added an always-on chat stream to the live stream. That’s right, you can watch what’s on RIGHT NOW with your friends, and other Revision3 fans from around the world. Who knows, maybe one of your favorite Revision3 stars will stop by and say hi too!

So stop by, see what’s on, and then chat about it (or anything that’s on your mind) 24 hours a day. Powered by Meebo, our Revision3 chat room turns viewing our shows into an interactive, community experience!

Now, with Revision3, you’re never alone! And expect even more “live” stuff to come in the future!

Post your own ideas about how to use our new live loop, or just leave a comment about how you like our new service, in the comments below!