‘Tweens’ Post Videos on YouTube for Ratings on Looks

For those of you who may not know what a tween is, it’s a term used to describe youngsters from eight to 14-years-old, essentially someone who is in the middle ground of late childhood and early adolescence.

Well in a worrying new trend that is sweeping the internet, there are a number of young teens and “tweens” who are posting short clips of themselves on YouTube followed with the question “Am I Ugly?” something that is starting to mushroom recently.

The user age required to be a member on the video sharing site is 13-years-old but children under this age are posting videos and asking the public to comment on their looks.

The internet can be a very harsh place for adults and youngsters and YouTube, as well as the rest of the internet, is used for a number of things like promoting videos that a company or business has had made to advertise a new product or service.

It has been proved evident from the comments on the YouTube videos such as these, that the internet has a huge influence on people’s decisions and opinions of things. Digital video production if carried out professionally can have a hugely positive effect on a company’s product or service.

If you’re based in or around the capital, then video production London is an ideal option to look into if you’re in need of marketing a product or service. If you pay a visit to Vidify.co.uk and see what they have to offer in the way of video production then you will almost certainly want to get in touch.

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Apparent UFO Seen Hovering Over Thames Estuary

An amateur star-gazer has recorded what is believed to be a UFO hovering over the Thames River Estuary.

According to the man’s YouTube account, by which he is only known as Space99Dude he filmed it as he drove past the estuary and the reason he only filmed for 53 seconds was because he had to move on due to where he was parked.

This kind of phenomenon only happens to someone once in a blue moon, however there are many doubters out there with many people in the comments section below claiming that the video was a hoax. Some people even saying that it’s definitely a fake as the man who up loaded it is claiming it was on a 40x zoom when, according to commenter’s he should have zoomed in and out to give people some perspective as to how far away it was.

Having only been up on the video sharing website, YouTube for three days it has already amassed over 100,000 views and you can be sure that there will be many more to come.

It’s videos like this that gain a company, or in this case a person exposure over the internet. For example, you could have a new product that you wanted to advertise to as many people as possible and may want to get some digital video production for your new product and then need to get it out there amongst people on sites such as YouTube.

If you are after some digital video production then you should pay a visit to Vidify.co.uk and see what else they can offer you, things like video production London are amongst the number of different services you can get.

 

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Super Bowl 2012 Ads – Best Yet?

This year’s Super Bowl has had some spectacular adverts; one of the most notable ones perhaps is Chrysler’s ad featuring Clint Eastwood.

These videos are taking the meaning of online video advertisement to the next level. The Chrysler ad was quite a riveting ad, and if you’re an American I imagine it would have roused you a little given it was talking about how it was half time in America and people needed to pull together and unite as one for ‘the second half’ in America.

There were a number of 30 second ads at this year’s Super Bowl, and this year, a 30 second ad slot would cost a company $3.5 million. A hefty amount, but when you consider that the Super Bowl is one of the only TV programmes that people watch for the commercials, this amount may very well be worth it.

There have been a vast amount of commercials over the years and some may argue that this year’s ads have been the best yet with more witty and innovative ideas coming out.

If you have any pioneering ideas and would like to make a video to advertise a product of yours or maybe you want one producing for a completely different reason then there’s only one company you should think about contacting; vidify.co.uk.

There is a great opportunity for people in the UK to jump on the digital video production wagon and get their company out there in the public domain and on the internet getting more and more exposure.

With video production London readily available and all of the companies that are based both in and around ‘financial capital of the world’ then as you may imagine there are going to be lots of opportunities to make something of your video idea.

 

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Verizon & Redbox take on Netflix

Telecommunications Company, Verizon are all set to join forces with the Redbox video-kiosk owner, Coinstar Inc. They announced that they would be joining forces and later in this year be launching an online service that features streaming and video downloads.

The planned venture, in which Verizon will own a 65% share and Redbox will hold the other 35%, hasn’t had many of the details announced, however it’s expected that it will help Verizon to extend their video offerings beyond that which they currently have now.

At the minute they only offer their services as far as a pay-television service. It will also give Coinstar the chance to branch out and move online. This would seem to be a good move considering that around half of consumers are now watching movies and TV shows online.

If this venture does go ahead, it will require the two shareholders to strike deals with the studios who make these films in order to be able to offer them to their customers.

There are many companies out there who can provide an assortment of different companies with various online digital video production.

With over a decade of experience in digital advertising, Vidify.co.uk has got more than enough experience to make you feel comfortable should you begin work with the company.

If you’re looking for video production London then you need to look no further than Vidify; you can be certain that you will be receiving a top quality service.

 

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Baby Becomes Sensational YouTube Hit

Many Britons dream about having a video on YouTube that receives thousands of views, never mind hundreds of thousands or even millions. Many would simply be happy with just a hundred!

Well that is the case with Kevin Buddle who was filmed hitting ping pong balls back and forth to his 18-month old baby son. In the video, his young toddler Jamie is quite happily sitting on the table and knocking the balls back to him. Buddle made the video to send to his partner, Marketa Myskova’s family back in the Czech Republic and uploaded it to YouTube.

In an interview he said that he never expected it to be so popular and that he couldn’t understand why it had done. This video, like many others that have been uploaded to YouTube, has had just under 1,000,000 views since it was uploaded on the site and it has become a sensational hit; without and digital video production.

Speaking about the video, car hire boss Kevin Buddle, said: “I’ve no idea why it’s become viral, there are a lot of young kids out there who are good at sports. But this has just gone completely crazy.”

If you would like to have bespoke video content produced whether it is on a local or a national scale, you should pay a visit to Vidify.co.uk. Offering high quality and affordable videos, their unique business structure also allows them to minimise the number of people that are involved in making your video.

The team who is involved in making your video will be managing the entire process from beginning to end to ensure that you get the best possible results for your video production London.

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Consumers want videos for information

The latest 2011 State of the Media Report has been published by research company Nielsen and has revealed that over a third of consumers use video clips as their preferred source of finding information about products and services.

The report, which analyses media trends in the USA, found that 34% of people use video clips as their favourite source for gaining information on products and services showing that businesses should be embracing corporate video production as it can play a significant role in helping to encourage consumers to use your services.

The research also showed just the reach of videos online. 143 million people in America watched content online in 2011, and although this is nowhere near as high as the amount of people that watched traditional TV (288 million) it shows just how important it is becoming.

It was also found that YouTube is the most popular website when it comes to unique visitors, receiving 126.5 million visitors, but when it comes to time spent on the site it drops to second place. YouTube visitors spend an average of 2:52 hours on the site every month, whereas on video streaming site Netflix users spend 10:01 hours watching content on the website.

Due to the increase in popularity of online content, more companies now see the potential of this form of media. No matter what industry your business is in, a video can help you communicate better with potential customers and promote your services.

Here at Vidify we have experience of producing small business videos for companies from a variety of sectors so visit our website Vidify.co.uk to find out more about what we can do for your business and to see a portfolio of our work.

 

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Extra spending on online video

Businesses and advertising agencies will be increasing their spending on online video in 2012, taking money from their budgets for display advertising according to research from adap.tv.

In the State of the Video Industry Report, it has been revealed that nearly all the advertisers questioned will be increasing their online video spending this year. Out of the advertisers that have previously not used online video in their campaigns, 84% said that they were planning on using this form of media in 2012, highlighting growth.

Although some analysts believed that the increase in using online video would take money away from TV advertising budgets, the report has found that the majority (56%) of respondents see online video as a way of complementing TV advertising rather than replacing it.

The research has also found that the purpose of using online video has shifted. In 2011, advertisers mainly used online video to increase brand awareness however this year the aim of using online video will be to generate brand engagement.

Businesses of all sizes can benefit from investing in digital video production services, such as those provided by Vidify, as there are many different ways that videos can be used. Some companies choose to use a video to advertise their brand whereas others use videos on their website as a way of engaging with potential and current customers or clients.

The team at Vidify video production company have experience of creating effective videos for a wide range of different businesses from various industries, so you can be sure that you can get the ideal video for your requirements. Vidify.co.uk features information on the various packages available as well as a portfolio of previous work, so visit the website for more information.

 

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Chinese video websites in court

Two of the biggest video websites in China have taken each other to court over accusations that they are misusing each other’s videos.

Youku.com and Tudou have both started out as online video sharing websites like YouTube but have recently started creating their own programming and paying to import successful programmes from overseas which has led to disputes.

Youku filed a suit against Tudou on December 16 saying that the site had stolen 60 programmes from it, whilst Tudou has filed a suit saying that Youku has shown a Taiwanese programme which Tudou had exclusive rights to.

China’s TV industry is highly regulated and in recent months the state has ruled that a number of satellite broadcasters must limit their entertainment programming to just two per week so online video websites are hoping to entice bored TV viewers to their sites.

394 million Chinese people watched online video in 2011 according to CMM Intelligence and this could reach 445 million by the end of this year. With such a huge potential audience and much less regulation than other forms of the media, it is understandable why it is so hugely contested.

With so many consumers using online video, it is important for businesses to utilise this medium to ensure that they are reaching the largest and most relevant audience for their business.  It’s not just larger companies that can benefit – small business videos can have a noted impact on your sales and reputation.

Vidify video production company can help your company produce an online video that suits your business’ unique requirements. With a team of dedicated film-makers, Vidify have experience of producing videos for businesses from a wide range of sectors and industries. Vidify.co.uk includes information about the packages they offer as well as examples of their work, so visit the website today to find out more information about your next online video.

 

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Netflix launches in the UK

US online video streaming website Netflix has launched in the UK and will be trying to take on Amazon-owned rival LoveFilm.

The website offers unlimited content for a monthly subscription fee, and will allow customers to stream films and TVs on their PCs as well as internet connected devices such as Smart TVs, games consoles and tablets.

Netflix has been struggling in the US in the last 12 months, with the company losing 800,000 customers and 61% of its value after increasing subscription costs by 60% to cover the increasing cost of buying content.

Like LoveFilm, Netflix started out as a DVD rental business but has now moved to focus more on streaming video online. Online streaming is said to be less profitable so the company is expected to struggle in the near future despite the international launch.

Many online streaming services feature online video advertising before and during their programmes, so more companies are now seeing the benefits of using digital video production services for their advertising.

Investing in corporate video production can help you promote your business in a much more effective way than using traditional forms of media. Small business videos are not only used for advertising purposes; many companies now feature videos on their website to demonstrate their services and engage with potential customers.

For more information on online video production, contact the experts at Vidify today. With a dedicated team of film-makers and experience in producing videos for clients from a wide range of industries, you can be sure that you’re getting a high quality service when you use Vidify.

 

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Twitvid re-launches

Twitter tool Twitvid has re-launched itself into a community for sharing videos in a similar way to a social network, rather than just a site to share video links.

Twitvid was originally set up as a tool for adding videos to a social stream on micro-blogging site Twitter and has been successful so far with the site receiving 40 million video views each month. However, the site now wants to change direction so it can become more of a social network for sharing videos.

The site has now been re-organised into a feed of online videos from various websites which can be organised into channels or shared across the web.

Twitvid is not trying to challenge YouTube which is the market leader in video sharing and rather than asking users to upload videos, it wants them to socially share them.

Unlike other video sharing sites, the Twitvid account allows users to create subchannels based on a specific subject that can be followed by other users. Posting privileges can be limited to just the user, the user’s friends or even open to the public which analysts say could be useful for brands or public figures that want to group together videos from an event.

This revamped site could be useful for companies looking to share their videos virally and a new avenue to promote online videos already on sites such as YouTube.

Businesses that are looking for digital video production or corporate video production should contact the experts at Vidify for to get a unique video created specifically for their requirements. With a devoted team of film-makers who not only film but also project manage your video giving you a dedicated contact throughout and experience producing videos for companies from a variety of sectors, Vidify can help you get the ideal online video for your requirements.

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