Industry/Sector: Media & Entertainment

Late Night Television’s Takeover of YouTube

Andy Smith
Late night television stars like Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, and James Corden are not only huge hits on TV, they are also generating massive views and engagement for their online video content. We take a look at late night television's takeover of YouTube....

U.S. Politics and the Late Night Talk Show: Who is Winning on Social Video?

Greg Jarboe
Late Night Talk Shows are not only on the cutting edge of pop culture, but they are also winning big across social media for social video content relating to the 2016 Presidential Election. We take a look at how Fallon, Kimmel, Colbert, and others, are performing with their take on U.S. politics. ...

‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Trailers and Teasers Generate 223M Views

Greg Jarboe
To date, official teasers and trailers for 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' have generated a staggering 223 million views on YouTube and Facebook - and that's just for the official Star Wars accounts. But is the film generating the same interest across the rest of the Internet? ...

Ad Blocking: The Real Economic Impact on Small Video Publishers

Greg Jarboe
Ad blocking software is causing real harm to small video creators who rely on the revenue generated by carrying advertising. With 34% of U.S. adults actively using apps to block ads, we look at the effect on video publishers of losing out on this vital revenue scheme....

Comic Con and Film Trailers = Video Marketing Win for Warner Bros

Andy Smith
Warner Brothers released trailers for two highly anticipated new comic-book based movies at last week's San Diego Comic Con. The buzz around the films, plus the timing of the new teasers created a viral frenzy for both 'Suicide Squad', and 'Batman vs Superman: The Dawn of Justice'. ...

Top Ten Letterman Late Show Clips on YouTube (But Good Luck Seeing Them All)

Carla Marshall
David Letterman's legendary 'Late Show' residency ends tonight, and we take a look at 10 of the most viewed Letterman clips on YouTube. His innovative approach to the genre not only blazed a trail for other 'traditional' broadcasters, but gave the viewing public an appetite for compelling content which millions of online video creators are fulfilling....

Discovery Digital Networks and The Success of Original Programming

Greg Jarboe
As a leading media source for today's online audiences, Discovery Digital Networks is home to Animalist, TestTube, Revision3, SourceFed and the DeFranco Network. With more than 110 shows anchored by the web's leading personalities, DDN covers original topics ranging from internet cats, science, current events, and tech. We talk to GM Jim Louderback about the network....