online video

Justin.tv Cleans Up Its Act, Makes it to Adoption Phase

By Brad Schwarzenbach | Published August 24th, 2009

A free API and recent redesign have demonstrated a clearer focus on quality channel growth. Justin.tv has “leveled up” to the Adoption Phase of its Life Cycle. The Adoption phase is marked by a small upswing in a core group of early adopters coming to understand the value of the medium and providing relevant, frequent, high-quality content to a wider audience. It’s also usually when ‘internet celebrities’ for the platform or channel are discovered.

Vimeo Preparing for Monetization

By Brad Schwarzenbach | Published August 3rd, 2009

Vimeo is the best site out there to find high-quality, creative video content. A couple months ago, we reported Vimeo was in the Escalation Phase of its New Media Life Cycle. The channel continues to evolve, and while it’s too early to declare that Vimeo is in full monetization, it is showing signs of maturing….