Category: Press Releases

INTERNET TV NETWORK RELEASES BEST OF STAND-UP COMEDY PRODUCED BY LEADING PROVIDER OF ORIGINAL COMEDY CONTENT

San Francisco, CA – May 11, 2009 – Revision3, the TV network for the Internet generation, and RooftopComedy, the leading new media provider of performance-based comedy content, today launch “ROFL – Roll On The Floor Laughing,” a weekly series featuring the most timely, relevant and hilarious live stand-up comedy of the week.

The second new series to debut in Revision3’s exciting summer programming lineup, ROFL is a new kind of comedy show. Each 12-15 minute episode showcases the performance of 5-7 comics who have been recorded live at one of RooftopComedy’s 20 partner clubs around the world. As RooftopComedy records every performance at each venue 365 nights a year, there is an endless amount of comedy content to create ROFL, a weekly round-up of the most hilarious acts specifically targeted to the young, male audience. ROFL is formatted without a traditional show host; instead, each episode presents a highlights clip via the ROFL dashboard—a hybrid of iPhone-meets-Instant-Messaging design—with a constantly updated program guide and metadata for each clip.

ROFL will air every Monday at http://www.revision3.com/rofl.

“ROFL is created by and for young guys, Revision3’s target demographic,” said Ryan Vance, Vice President, Programming and Production, Revision3. “This audience is tech savvy, Web-obsessed and underserved by mainstream comedy channels. We’re thrilled to partner with RooftopComedy to meet the needs of fans worldwide—providing them with a constant stream of the most hilarious brand new comedy they can find, available anywhere, anytime on Revision3.com.”

“We are thrilled to partner with Revision3 on ROFL, as their extensive audience reach provides a great showcase for the cutting-edge comedians we film every night,” said Will C. Rogers, founder and CEO of RooftopComedy. “Programming like ROFL allows us to highlight some of the top comedy performances from our network of comedy clubs around the world and deliver them directly to the fans who will appreciate them most. Together, RooftopComedy and Revision3 are giving people access to the very best in humor and hilarity.”

About Revision3
Revision3 is the first media company that gets it. Born from the Internet, Revision3 is the home of Internet Television, creating and producing shows for a new audience: passionate, committed fans who want to watch shows about technology, modern culture and music that entertain, educate and help to expand their life experiences.

The company was founded in 2005 by technology visionaries Kevin Rose, Jay Adelson and David Prager because they couldn’t find anything they wanted to watch on traditional television. The company is now led by Internet TV pioneer Jim Louderback. With more than 60 million views to date (and six million per month), Revision3’s programs can be found everywhere from Revision3 to a wide range of platforms, including iTunes, YouTube, Joost, Hulu, Viddler, Blip.TV and TIVO. Shows can be watched on any device, from a cell phone to an Apple iPod to a computer or a TV.

About RooftopComedy
RooftopComedy is the largest producer of interactive comedy programming and original comedy productions.

RooftopComedy records live comedy performances every night of the week, 365 days a year from its network of comedy clubs throughout North America, Europe and Australia, distributing original comedy programming to mobile, web, broadcast and print outlets that include Current TV, iTunes, Yahoo!, Nokia, Hulu, Joost, Sling, FastCompany, DailyMotion, Mevio, Lexy, and YouTube. Working with more than 3,500 professional comedians, RooftopComedy maintains a growing video library of tens of thousands of hours of stand-up comedy, sketch comedy, improvisational comedy and comedic short films. RooftopComedy produces a range of local and national events programming, including the annual National College Comedy Competition and the Aspen RooftopComedy Festival.

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Contact:
For Revision3 – Sarah Hawes, 646.695.7050, sarah@rosengrouppr.com
For RooftopComedy – Loren Pomerantz, 212-583-0338, loren@combined-forces.com

San Francisco, CA – May 4, 2009 – Summer programming at Revision3 is getting even more raucous, as JV’s World, featuring popular radio show superstar JV, joins the network’s hit lineup. Now putting its signature spin on opinion mixed with entertainment, Revision3 will air JV’s World today at www.revision3.com/jvsworld.

“The Revision3 team continues to focus on producing great shows fronted by compelling hosts and on-air talent that our audience relies on for updates, news and insight into all kinds of subjects. As the Revision3 audience gets to know JV—and his compelling and hilarious world view—in JV’s World, viewers are going to get more than excited to find out what he’ll say next!” said Ryan Vance, Vice President, Programming and Production, Revision3. “And this isn’t the last new show announcement from Revision3; we have much more to come soon, so stay tuned.”

JV’s World showcases one-of-a-kind personality and radio show host JV, who shares his opinion about everything and anything—expressed in the format of a true new media show. In each episode, JV weighs in on a different topic and takes it to the streets. From MTV to Vegas animal acts, no one is safe from the rants of JV.

JV currently hosts JV Mornings, a radio show aired on WILD 94.9 in San Francisco, and is the former host and creator of The Dog House, one of the most successful morning radio shows in the nation and top rated morning show for ten years in the San Francisco market. He has also led hit programs at radio stations in New York and Los Angeles.

“I wanted a home for my content other than the traditional radio outlet, especially as I started producing more and more shows and videos online,” said JV. “Revision3 is the perfect spot for my next venture; their shows are hugely popular and reach my target audience. I’m looking forward to bringing a different kind of intensity and passion to the network—and giving all Revision3 fans a new show to get excited about!”

JV’s World will air every other Monday at www.revision3.com/jvsworld. The show is the first of several new releases coming from Revision3 this summer.

About Revision3
Revision3 is the first media company that gets it. Born from the Internet, Revision3 is the home of Internet Television, creating and producing shows for a new audience: passionate, committed fans who want to watch shows about technology, modern culture and music that entertain, educate and help to expand their life experiences.

The company was founded in 2005 by technology visionaries Kevin Rose, Jay Adelson and David Prager because they couldn’t find anything they wanted to watch on traditional television. The company is now led by Internet TV pioneer Jim Louderback. With more than 60 million views to date (and six million per month), Revision3’s programs can be found everywhere from Revision3 to a wide range of platforms, including iTunes, YouTube, Joost, Hulu, Viddler, Blip.TV and TIVO. Shows can be watched on any device, from a cell phone to an Apple iPod to a computer or a TV.

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Contact: Sarah Hawes, 646.695.7050, sarah@rosengrouppr.com

San Francisco, CA – April 29, 2009 – Diggnation releases its 200th episode today, celebrating nearly four years of programming, well over 200 beers consumed and an audience that has consistently grown in size to hundreds of thousands of viewers weekly. The special Episode 200 of Diggnation is available beginning on Wednesday, April 29 at www.revision3.com/diggnation.

“Diggnation practically invented Internet television when it launched four years ago,” said Jim Louderback, CEO, Revision3. “Hosts Kevin Rose and Alex Albrecht were the first true Internet video stars, and along with their dedicated production team, they continue to create an award winning program each week – and bring new fans every day in to their huge community of viewers. We look forward to more success, more exciting content and more great beer in the years ahead.”

Episode 200 features hosts Kevin Rose (also founder of Digg) and Alex Albrecht running through the top stories on digg.com that have been creating buzz worldwide, including new Zune HD details emerging, the official verdict of the Pirate Bay trial and more.

In addition, the episode showcases a montage of past season highlights, from the first ever broadcast and tours of the Michelob brewing company to Kevin and Alex greeting fans at Comic-Con, SXSW Interactive, CES and Infineon Raceway, welcoming guest Jimmy Fallon to the program and hosting live shows in five different countries around the world.

“I am so very privileged and humbled to have had the opportunity to grow Diggnation from the infancy of Internet television to the forefront of a revolution in entertainment. It is the growing passionate community that has allowed us to make Diggnation what it is today and I can’t wait to continue producing the show to its next big milestone,” said David Prager, Co-Founder, Revision3 and Producer, Diggnation.

An irreverent news review show hosted by tech geeks/pop culture gurus Alex Albrecht and Kevin Rose, Diggnation was first launched in 2005. Based on the most popular news stories from digg.com, Diggnation garners hundreds of thousands of viewers per episode and consistently ranks among the top programs available from Apple iTunes. Diggnation is a winner of the 2008 Webby People’s Voice Award in the “Technology” category. For more episode highlights, visit www.revision3.com/diggnation.

About Revision3
Revision3 is the first media company that gets it. Born from the Internet, Revision3 is the home of Internet Television, creating and producing shows for a new audience: passionate, committed fans who want to watch shows about technology, modern culture and music that entertain, educate and help to expand their life experiences.

The company was founded in 2005 by technology visionaries Kevin Rose, Jay Adelson and David Prager because they couldn’t find anything they wanted to watch on traditional television. The company is now led by Internet TV pioneer Jim Louderback. With more than 60 million views to date (and six million per month), Revision3’s programs can be found everywhere from Revision3 to a wide range of platforms, including iTunes, YouTube, Joost, Hulu, Viddler, Blip.TV and TIVO. Shows can be watched on any device, from a cell phone to an Apple iPod to a computer or a TV.

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Contact: Sarah Hawes, 646.695.7050 or sarah@rosengrouppr.com

San Francisco, CA – April 20, 2009 – Revision3 CEO Jim Louderback has been named by Streaming Media to the Streaming Media All-Star Team, a comprehensive list of industry leaders who make up the most innovative, influential and important players in the online video arena. The full list and profile of each winner is available at http://www.streamingmedia.com/article.asp?id=11081.

Internet television visionary Jim Louderback was recognized for his ability to guide Revision3’s growth to a 3X increase in revenue and 6X increase in video views within 18 months. “It’s an honor to be highlighted by Streaming Media, and even more of an honor to be in such amazing company,” said Jim Louderback, CEO, Revision3. “We’ve come so far as an industry, but there’s such tremendous potential just over the horizon. We’re looking forward to continuing to build out our amazing Revision3 viewing experience, while pushing Internet TV towards its destiny as the ultimate source of video-based entertainment and information.”

This year’s Streaming Media All-Star team—comprised of executives from companies such as Hulu, TiVo, Adobe Systems, Fox Interactive Media and Harvard University—were selected based not only on personal successes but also for their commitment to streaming media at large, whether in advancing it via technical innovation and business strategies or through efforts to educate the industry.

“This year’s Streaming Media All-Stars represent the diversity of the online video industry today, from the entertainment industry to education and the enterprise, and from hard-core technologists to conceptual visionaries,” says Streaming Media editor Eric Schumacher-Rasmussen. “But one thing ties them all together: A passion for online video that goes beyond merely advancing their own personal and professional agendas to pushing the entire industry forward. They’re all superstars, but they’re all team players, too.”

About Revision3
Revision3 is the first media company that gets it. Born from the Internet, Revision3 is the home of Internet Television, creating and producing shows for a new audience: passionate, committed fans who want to watch shows about technology, modern culture and music that entertain, educate and help to expand their life experiences.

The company was founded in 2005 by technology visionaries Kevin Rose, Jay Adelson and David Prager because they couldn’t find anything they wanted to watch on traditional television. The company is now led by Internet TV pioneer Jim Louderback. With more than 60 million views to date (and six million per month), Revision3’s programs can be found everywhere from Revision3 to a wide range of platforms, including iTunes, YouTube, Joost, Hulu, Viddler, Blip.TV and TIVO. Shows can be watched on any device, from a cell phone to an Apple iPod to a computer or a TV.

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Contact:
Sarah Hawes
646.695.7050
sarah@rosengrouppr.com

San Francisco, CA – April 20, 2009 – Revision3, the TV network for the Internet generation, has been honored by AlwaysOn as a digital entertainment powerhouse. The company was named to the 2009 OnHollywood 100 List, an annual award given to private, emerging technology companies in the media and entertainment industries. Revision3 was selected by the AlwaysOn editorial team based on demonstration of growth, market opportunity, customer traction and quality of innovation.

“We’re thrilled to be recognized by AlwaysOn as a top innovator that creates tremendous value for investors,” said Jim Louderback, CEO, Revision3. “Revision3 will continue to pave the way for growth and success in the Internet television space, attracting new and lasting audiences as we move through 2009.”

Revision3 will be recognized at OnHollywood, held from April 27-29 at The Sofitel Hotel in West Hollywood. OnHollywood is where cutting-edge technology CEOs from the back streets of Silicon Valley meet the Hollywood digital entertainment and media elite. This two-day executive event features high-level debates on creating new opportunities, content strategies and monetization schemes in the video, music, gaming and mobile industries.

“This year’s OnHollywood 100 companies represent the future of entertainment and spotlight how technology and digital media have and will continue to deeply impact the entertainment industry as we know it,” said Tony Perkins, founder and CEO of AlwaysOn. “Despite the economic downturn, the pace of innovation continues to progress, making this year’s selection even more difficult. We are pleased to see what 2009 has in store for the entertainment industry and we are happy to reveal the 2009 OnHollywood 100.”

The OnHollywood 100 winners were selected from among hundreds of other technology companies nominated by investors, bankers, journalists and industry insiders. The AlwaysOn editorial team conducted a rigorous three-month selection process to finalize the 2009 list.

The full OnHollywood 100 winners list can be found at http://alwayson.goingon.com/permalink/post/31890.

About Revision3
Revision3 is the first media company that gets it. Born from the Internet, Revision3 is the home of Internet Television, creating and producing shows for a new audience: passionate, committed fans who want to watch shows about technology, modern culture and music that entertain, educate and help to expand their life experiences.

The company was founded in 2005 by technology visionaries Kevin Rose, Jay Adelson and David Prager because they couldn’t find anything they wanted to watch on traditional television. The company is now led by Internet TV pioneer Jim Louderback. With more than 60 million views to date (and six million per month), Revision3’s programs can be found everywhere from Revision3 to a wide range of platforms, including iTunes, YouTube, Joost, Hulu, Viddler, Blip.TV and TIVO. Shows can be watched on any device, from a cell phone to an Apple iPod to a computer or a TV.

About AlwaysOn
ALWAYSON ignited the open-media revolution in early 2003 by being the first media brand to launch a global blog network. In 2004, ALWAYSON continued to lead the media industry in innovation by introducing a social network where members can connect and engage. ALWAYSON is also revolutionizing the media business by applying its open-media principles to its executive event series (STANFORD SUMMIT, ALWAYSON HOLLYWOOD, ALWAYSON MEDIA and GOINGGREEN) and quarterly print “blogozine” by empowering its members to post and share their ideas and meet each other online. As our loyal readers know, ALWAYSON is committed to the free-market, merit-driven approach to reporting and event programming. No other media brand has dared to create such open interaction with its readers and event participants.

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Contact:
Sarah Hawes
The Rosen Group for Revision3
sarah@rosengrouppr.com
646.695.7050