The Business of Television : Next New Networks

Column: Who Will Survive Online Shakeout?

News — Mon, 18 May 2009 04:39:00 GMT

There’s just not enough money to go around on the Web. That’s why the digital studios are tumbling down. The first to fall was Mania TV in March, followed by 60 Frames earlier this month. More will surely shutter in the coming months. The question is...(read more)

FunnyOrDie, ‘Children’s Hospital’ Nominated for Webby Awards

News — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 19:07:52 GMT

Several of FunnyOrDie’s videos, TheWB.com’s “Children’s Hospital” and Sundance Channel’s “Green Porno” are among nominees for the 13th annual Webby Awards. FunnyOrDie received nominations for “Paris Hilton Responds to McCain Ad” and “Prop. 8: The Musical...(read more)

Next New Networks Taps Garcia as SVP of Sales

News — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Denise Garcia has joined Next New Networks as senior vice president of sales. Ms. Garcia will oversee the online TV company’s sales, advertising solutions and ad operations teams, while advancing its integrated advertising offerings. She comes to Next...(read more)

Web Outlets Shift Focus of Ad Sales

News — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 03:46:52 GMT

With auto sales for February plunging 50% for most U.S. car makers, the online television outlets that rely on auto advertising have been forced to look elsewhere for revenue. Some, like online TV studio Next New Networks, are finding success shifting...(read more)

Next New Networks Launches Music Video Series

News — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 15:00:00 GMT

In an attempt to develop an equivalent to MTV for the Web video generation, online television studio Next New Networks today debuted a network devoted to the creation of music videos, with Verizon on board as the launch sponsor. Called “$99 Music Videos...(read more)

New BarelyDigital Channel Makes Fun of Online World

News — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 15:19:50 GMT

Online television network Next New Networks and the creators of the popular Web channel BarelyPolitical have launched a new comedy network called BarelyDigital, the companies announced today. The tech humor site will feature satirical content sending...(read more)

Next New Network Views Tripled in 2008

News — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 13:00:00 GMT

Online television network Next New Networks generated 300 million views of its programs in 2008, triple the number from the year before, the company announced today. The Web studio’s signature property is the popular Web channel “Barely Political” starring...(read more)

Targeting, Consistency Brighten Outlook at Indie Web Studios

News — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 04:26:00 GMT

Despite layoffs at Web video studios and sliding advertising forecasts, the future is not as bleak as it might seem for online networks that produce targeted shows. Last week research firm eMarketer lopped $1.3 billion off its projections for 2008 online...(read more)

Web Views Surge for Barely Political, Obama Girl

News — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 18:22:56 GMT

The broadband channel Barely Political is on track to deliver more than 13 million views this month, a record for the political parody network and the latest evidence of consumers’ appetite for all things political this election season. Barely Political...(read more)

Next New Launches Women’s Style Network

News — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 18:57:32 GMT

Online television programmer Next New Networks is launching a new women’s style network today. The new network, TMI Weekly, is being produced in partnership with the founders of the site Nonsociety.com: columnist Julia Allison, tech blogger and commentator...(read more)

Podell Named CEO of Next New Networks

News — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 13:00:00 GMT

After a three-month search, Web video studio Next New Networks has appointed advertising executive Lance Podell as its CEO, effective Oct. 1. He replaces Herb Scannell, who founded Next New Networks and will remain chairman of the company. Mr. Podell...(read more)

Video: Is 2009 the Year of Profit for Web Video?

News — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 17:42:13 GMT

Will online video companies like ManiaTV, Next New Networks, Kiptronic and Tremor Media turn a profit in 2009, as they have said they expect to? This week, Daisy Whitney’s “New Media Minute” looks at the path these Web video firms are taking to get in...(read more)

Transpera Inks More Cable Providers for Mobile Ad Targeting

News — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 15:55:38 GMT

Mobile video technology firm Transpera has inked deals to deliver cell phone video and dynamic targeted ads on phones for MTV Networks, Discovery Communications, AccuWeather, Travel Channel and Next New Networks. MTV already uses Transpera’s tools for...(read more)