On the issue of streaming vs. downloading commercials: the problem with the download is that the advertiser loses control of distribution of the commercial. As far as I know, AFTRA ( URL: http://www.aftra.org ) still requires commercial actors to receive royalties based on the number of times a commercial is aired. If it is let loose upon the Internet, the advertiser could very well wind up with a large bill to pay actors -- even years later. Also, if the advertiser is paying on a CPM basis, that too could result in a large bill years later to the website.
Also, Andrew, in response to your email about your busy life and your ever-expanding to-do list, I have a simple solution: Much like Kramer in Seinfeld, I think you need to get an intern. More than one, actually. Seriously, I would think it would be fairly easy to set up with a local college/university and I am sure there would be students who would love to be part of what you are doing. Good luck, -David >From: andrew michael baron <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Reply-To: [email protected] >To: [email protected] >Subject: Re: [videoblogging] Re: Questions Regarding Sponsorships, >Underwriting, Ads, and Rates, etc. >Date: Sat, 13 Aug 2005 13:56:19 -0400 > >Apparently, with QT files at least, I hear you can install a >hyperlink ping to occur at some reference point. So, every time >someone watches the end of the commercial, say, you could have the QT >file ping a server. > >On Aug 13, 2005, at 1:48 PM, t.whid wrote: > > > My 2ยข regarding videoblog $$$$: > > > > If you really want to make money you might want to try streaming > > instead of download. > > > > There is a market for video advertisements*, but you need to > > provide numbers or the > > advertisers won't pay. At least that's how it works presently. ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> <font face=arial size=-1><a href="http://us.ard.yahoo.com/SIG=12huicv8f/M=362335.6886445.7839731.1510227/D=groups/S=1705554021:TM/Y=YAHOO/EXP=1123987687/A=2894361/R=0/SIG=13jmebhbo/*http://www.networkforgood.org/topics/education/digitaldivide/?source=YAHOO&cmpgn=GRP&RTP=http://groups.yahoo.com/";>In low income neighborhoods, 84% do not own computers. At Network for Good, help bridge the Digital Divide!</a>.</font> --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
