Comments on: Ustream.tv Now With More Interactivity http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/25/ustreamtv-now-with-more-interactivity/ Startup and Technology News Sat, 11 Oct 2008 18:00:09 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Ustream.tv Newsroom » Blog Archive » TechCrunch: Ustream.tv Now With More Interactivity http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/25/ustreamtv-now-with-more-interactivity/#comment-2395637 Ustream.tv Newsroom » Blog Archive » TechCrunch: Ustream.tv Now With More Interactivity Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:04:30 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/25/ustreamtv-now-with-more-interactivity/#comment-2395637 [...] Read the whole story here. [...] [...] Read the whole story here. [...]

]]> By: UStream.TV Gets Some Cash And General Wesley Clark http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/25/ustreamtv-now-with-more-interactivity/#comment-2301564 UStream.TV Gets Some Cash And General Wesley Clark Fri, 16 May 2008 19:20:34 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/25/ustreamtv-now-with-more-interactivity/#comment-2301564 [...] is a site for live Web video broadcasting that launched last March. It claims 115,000 people have used the service, “broadcasting one [...] [...] is a site for live Web video broadcasting that launched last March. It claims 115,000 people have used the service, “broadcasting one [...]

]]> By: ustream digital newsroom http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/25/ustreamtv-now-with-more-interactivity/#comment-1682704 ustream digital newsroom Thu, 18 Oct 2007 19:27:43 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/25/ustreamtv-now-with-more-interactivity/#comment-1682704 [...] Read the full story here. [...] [...] Read the full story here. [...]

]]> By: Harder Better Faster Stronger » Blog Archive » Bite-Size Media http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/25/ustreamtv-now-with-more-interactivity/#comment-1530462 Harder Better Faster Stronger » Blog Archive » Bite-Size Media Wed, 01 Aug 2007 08:08:35 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/25/ustreamtv-now-with-more-interactivity/#comment-1530462 [...] Ustream TV CEO Chris Yeh (disclaimer: Ustream is an Eastwick client) recently commented on TechCrunch that micro-broadcasting means that thousands or even millions of streams will let smaller audiences [...] [...] Ustream TV CEO Chris Yeh (disclaimer: Ustream is an Eastwick client) recently commented on TechCrunch that micro-broadcasting means that thousands or even millions of streams will let smaller audiences [...]

]]> By: Chris Yeh http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/25/ustreamtv-now-with-more-interactivity/#comment-1520909 Chris Yeh Thu, 26 Jul 2007 14:11:00 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/25/ustreamtv-now-with-more-interactivity/#comment-1520909 Great discussion, as usual. A couple of thoughts: 1) The Content Question Live video is in its infancy, which means we're all still trying to figure out the best way to create interesting content. Folks like Chris Pirillo are experimenting and forging a new kind of programming. Whether or not Chris' approach ends up being one for the mainstream or not is still up in the air, but I think Chris is very happy with the results he's seen so far. Ultimately, live content on sites like Ustream is going to be a very different proposition than watching normal TV. I have digital cable, which means I have about 500 channels. Despite this fact, I often find that there's nothing on that I want to watch. And that's with an entire industry feeding content into it. The strength of live video will be micro-broadcasting--the creation of thousands or even millions of niche shows with audiences in the 100s or 1000s that focus on what folks really care about. You could never create and economically operate an iPhone channel on traditional television, but you could on Ustream. And you could probably get some decent sponsor dollars for that show too. 2) Civility and Cooperation Within The Industry Ultimately, there is no secret deal between the various players in the industry, just a recognition that in a nascent and rapidly expanding field, it's less important to win share from competitors than to try to expand the industry as a whole. I have a lot of respect for the other folks in the industry. It's good for all the companies to have viable competitors who can help develop the overall market. Of course we still hope that Ustream will be the biggest winner, but there is room for several winners in this market. Great discussion, as usual. A couple of thoughts:

1) The Content Question

Live video is in its infancy, which means we’re all still trying to figure out the best way to create interesting content. Folks like Chris Pirillo are experimenting and forging a new kind of programming. Whether or not Chris’ approach ends up being one for the mainstream or not is still up in the air, but I think Chris is very happy with the results he’s seen so far.

Ultimately, live content on sites like Ustream is going to be a very different proposition than watching normal TV. I have digital cable, which means I have about 500 channels. Despite this fact, I often find that there’s nothing on that I want to watch. And that’s with an entire industry feeding content into it.

The strength of live video will be micro-broadcasting–the creation of thousands or even millions of niche shows with audiences in the 100s or 1000s that focus on what folks really care about. You could never create and economically operate an iPhone channel on traditional television, but you could on Ustream. And you could probably get some decent sponsor dollars for that show too.

2) Civility and Cooperation Within The Industry

Ultimately, there is no secret deal between the various players in the industry, just a recognition that in a nascent and rapidly expanding field, it’s less important to win share from competitors than to try to expand the industry as a whole.

I have a lot of respect for the other folks in the industry. It’s good for all the companies to have viable competitors who can help develop the overall market. Of course we still hope that Ustream will be the biggest winner, but there is room for several winners in this market.

]]> By: Sanjay Amin http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/25/ustreamtv-now-with-more-interactivity/#comment-1519716 Sanjay Amin Thu, 26 Jul 2007 03:04:45 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/25/ustreamtv-now-with-more-interactivity/#comment-1519716 As the saying goes, content is king, these properties have none to speak of. They keep beating the drum that anyone can do it, the fact is only people with the talent to entertain can. Chris Pirillo has loyal nerds who suck up to him, but that doesn't make him entertaining. Mostly he's boring and corny and has about 100 viewers. Ad rev will not pay for 100 viewers. As the saying goes, content is king, these properties have none to speak of. They keep beating the drum that anyone can do it, the fact is only people with the talent to entertain can. Chris Pirillo has loyal nerds who suck up to him, but that doesn’t make him entertaining. Mostly he’s boring and corny and has about 100 viewers. Ad rev will not pay for 100 viewers.

]]> By: Jesse Sanders http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/25/ustreamtv-now-with-more-interactivity/#comment-1519687 Jesse Sanders Thu, 26 Jul 2007 02:38:49 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/25/ustreamtv-now-with-more-interactivity/#comment-1519687 Any Nick, not sure why you are writing this article since we all know you are trying to do you own show on Justin... Seems like your journalistic objectivity is skewed. Any Nick, not sure why you are writing this article since we all know you are trying to do you own show on Justin…

Seems like your journalistic objectivity is skewed.

]]> By: Jesse Sanders http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/25/ustreamtv-now-with-more-interactivity/#comment-1519683 Jesse Sanders Thu, 26 Jul 2007 02:37:37 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/25/ustreamtv-now-with-more-interactivity/#comment-1519683 How can anyone compare this to Justin? That is a joke. His stupid tips thing doesn't even work half the time. I think what we see here is the difference between a real and serious company (Ustream.tv) and a joke (Justin). Justin is run by a bunch of college kids looking to get famous and pick up girls. Good luck finding a date Justin.... How can anyone compare this to Justin? That is a joke. His stupid tips thing doesn’t even work half the time.

I think what we see here is the difference between a real and serious company (Ustream.tv) and a joke (Justin).

Justin is run by a bunch of college kids looking to get famous and pick up girls. Good luck finding a date Justin….

]]> By: bdb http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/25/ustreamtv-now-with-more-interactivity/#comment-1519128 bdb Wed, 25 Jul 2007 22:14:19 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/25/ustreamtv-now-with-more-interactivity/#comment-1519128 @ Krusty, Scott has a job because of his uncanny ability to recruit teenage girls willing to show skin on cam. @ Krusty, Scott has a job because of his uncanny ability to recruit teenage girls willing to show skin on cam.

]]> By: James Jefferson http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/25/ustreamtv-now-with-more-interactivity/#comment-1519114 James Jefferson Wed, 25 Jul 2007 22:08:26 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/25/ustreamtv-now-with-more-interactivity/#comment-1519114 I want to agree, but I heard that Stickam and Ustream might be merging...anyone in the know? I want to agree, but I heard that Stickam and Ustream might be merging…anyone in the know?

]]> By: Robert Mcnutt http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/25/ustreamtv-now-with-more-interactivity/#comment-1519077 Robert Mcnutt Wed, 25 Jul 2007 21:51:46 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/25/ustreamtv-now-with-more-interactivity/#comment-1519077 I agree with Krusty on this one... But i've seen interviews of the Ustream guys do the same thing. Is live video run by absolute morons? Survey sayyys... DING! I agree with Krusty on this one… But i’ve seen interviews of the Ustream guys do the same thing. Is live video run by absolute morons?

Survey sayyys… DING!

]]> By: Krusty The Clown http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/25/ustreamtv-now-with-more-interactivity/#comment-1519072 Krusty The Clown Wed, 25 Jul 2007 21:49:23 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/25/ustreamtv-now-with-more-interactivity/#comment-1519072 Why would Scott Flacks, executive at Stickam, compliment Ustream's new features? Bullsh*t web company politeness is so retarded and insincere. "oh yeah, we think our competitor's service is great!". Hey Scott, talk to your PR rep before looking like a total insincere doosh. Ustream doing well would put you out of a job, you know it and everyone else does. Save the diplomatic BS you learned in marketing 101 class. Why does this man still have a job at Stickam? Why would Scott Flacks, executive at Stickam, compliment Ustream’s new features?

Bullsh*t web company politeness is so retarded and insincere. “oh yeah, we think our competitor’s service is great!”.

Hey Scott, talk to your PR rep before looking like a total insincere doosh.

Ustream doing well would put you out of a job, you know it and everyone else does.

Save the diplomatic BS you learned in marketing 101 class. Why does this man still have a job at Stickam?

]]> By: Nick Gonzalez http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/25/ustreamtv-now-with-more-interactivity/#comment-1518953 Nick Gonzalez Wed, 25 Jul 2007 20:58:04 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/25/ustreamtv-now-with-more-interactivity/#comment-1518953 I think this early in the game, getting gamed is a good thing, it means that the service matters. I imagine it will take more tweaking after the see how the feature goes. I think this early in the game, getting gamed is a good thing, it means that the service matters.

I imagine it will take more tweaking after the see how the feature goes.

]]> By: bdb http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/25/ustreamtv-now-with-more-interactivity/#comment-1518864 bdb Wed, 25 Jul 2007 20:21:44 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/25/ustreamtv-now-with-more-interactivity/#comment-1518864 What is to stop someone from gaming these? Are there anti-fraud measures in place? These features (and i would argue there are only 2, not 3) do seem highly "inspired" by justintv's as nick states. What is to stop someone from gaming these? Are there anti-fraud measures in place?

These features (and i would argue there are only 2, not 3) do seem highly “inspired” by justintv’s as nick states.

]]> By: Garth http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/25/ustreamtv-now-with-more-interactivity/#comment-1518802 Garth Wed, 25 Jul 2007 19:49:11 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/25/ustreamtv-now-with-more-interactivity/#comment-1518802 I will admit Pirillo’s show is marginally better, though only by being a little less boring than Scoble or zoooomr and in Seattle. I will admit Pirillo’s show is marginally better, though only by being a little less boring than Scoble or zoooomr and in Seattle.

]]> By: Leonardo Bracco http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/25/ustreamtv-now-with-more-interactivity/#comment-1518789 Leonardo Bracco Wed, 25 Jul 2007 19:46:42 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/25/ustreamtv-now-with-more-interactivity/#comment-1518789 Lo voy a probar Lo voy a probar

]]> By: Mark 2 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/25/ustreamtv-now-with-more-interactivity/#comment-1518583 Mark 2 Wed, 25 Jul 2007 18:12:11 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/25/ustreamtv-now-with-more-interactivity/#comment-1518583 Lucky I have iMacros to automate the clicks on sidebar :) But seriously, the new site is very impressive. Lucky I have iMacros to automate the clicks on sidebar :)

But seriously, the new site is very impressive.

]]> By: Mark J http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/25/ustreamtv-now-with-more-interactivity/#comment-1518573 Mark J Wed, 25 Jul 2007 18:07:34 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/25/ustreamtv-now-with-more-interactivity/#comment-1518573 IGNbash: the NS6 cluster isn't listed on the website yet (although it should be), it's a multi-node group with two nodes in Europe. I hate speaking in terms of "coming soon" but in this case I'll make an exception to mention that we will be turning up additional nodes on the Prolexic cleanpipe when their Asian datacenters are in production. [quote] Your services are ... noway for a media company like ustream that is trying to attract a global audience. [/quote] Hey, everybody's entitled to their opinion, and these guys can use whoever they want. They aren't on our nameservers, never have been on our nameservers, so the original poster should have checked his facts before he knocked their DNS resolution and attributed what he perceived as poor DNS performance to a company that has nothing to do with this domain. -mark IGNbash: the NS6 cluster isn’t listed on the website yet (although it should be), it’s a multi-node group with two nodes in Europe. I hate speaking in terms of “coming soon” but in this case I’ll make an exception to mention that we will be turning up additional nodes on the Prolexic cleanpipe when their Asian datacenters are in production.

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Your services are … noway for a media company like ustream that is trying to attract a global audience.
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Hey, everybody’s entitled to their opinion, and these guys can use whoever they want. They aren’t on our nameservers, never have been on our nameservers, so the original poster should have checked his facts before he knocked their DNS resolution and attributed what he perceived as poor DNS performance to a company that has nothing to do with this domain.

-mark

]]> By: ProHipHop: Hip Hop News http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/25/ustreamtv-now-with-more-interactivity/#comment-1518567 ProHipHop: Hip Hop News Wed, 25 Jul 2007 18:05:28 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/25/ustreamtv-now-with-more-interactivity/#comment-1518567 <strong>Freekey Zeekey Promo ...</strong> Freekey Zekey - Book Of Ezekial I was going to give AllHipHop a hard time for some of the rather grand sounding claims in their latest press release regarding partnering with such entities as Amazon.com when they've actually simply joined Amazon's af... Freekey Zeekey Promo …

Freekey Zekey - Book Of Ezekial I was going to give AllHipHop a hard time for some of the rather grand sounding claims in their latest press release regarding partnering with such entities as Amazon.com when they’ve actually simply joined Amazon’s af…

]]> By: IGNbash http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/25/ustreamtv-now-with-more-interactivity/#comment-1518543 IGNbash Wed, 25 Jul 2007 17:48:33 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/25/ustreamtv-now-with-more-interactivity/#comment-1518543 Mark, according to your site the only nameserver that you have outside the states is in UK. since when that is being "global"? You are still using the 20 year old BIND that god knows how many times a year needs patching and updating. Your services are good for small and low traffic sites but noway for a media company like ustream that is trying to attract a global audience. Mark, according to your site the only nameserver that you have outside the states is in UK. since when that is being “global”? You are still using the 20 year old BIND that god knows how many times a year needs patching and updating. Your services are good for small and low traffic sites but noway for a media company like ustream that is trying to attract a global audience.

]]> By: April Sanders http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/25/ustreamtv-now-with-more-interactivity/#comment-1518527 April Sanders Wed, 25 Jul 2007 17:42:27 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/25/ustreamtv-now-with-more-interactivity/#comment-1518527 Congrats to Ustream. They have improved tremendously since the beginning and continue to evolve. The new site is very impressive and a great improvement. I think they are exactly right that interaction is the key to live video. I watch Leo Laporte every weekend and really enjoy it. Congrats to Ustream. They have improved tremendously since the beginning and continue to evolve.

The new site is very impressive and a great improvement. I think they are exactly right that interaction is the key to live video.

I watch Leo Laporte every weekend and really enjoy it.

]]> By: Mark J http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/25/ustreamtv-now-with-more-interactivity/#comment-1518501 Mark J Wed, 25 Jul 2007 17:32:01 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/25/ustreamtv-now-with-more-interactivity/#comment-1518501 [quote] its sad they use easydns for their DNS. they got no global infrastructure so people who wants to use them in overseas will have a hard time resolving. [/quote] I'm not sure what you feel is required for people "overseas" to be able to resolve DNS or why people overseas would have a hard time resolving this domain. easyDNS does have overseas nameservers, I would outline them here but won't at risk of sounding like a marketing drone, but we do have customers all over the world and no problems with member domains resolving the world over. Also, Ustream.tv uses DNSMadeEasy for DNS, NOT easyDNS, completely different companies, but that said, I know for a fact that DNSMadeEasy *also* has servers deployed overseas and customers all over the world. OTOH Techcrunch.com, uses easyDNS nameservers (any problem resolving it? No? Didn't think so) If you're having a problem resolving our domains, you can always feel free to contact me directly and we'll be happy to help you debug it, my email address is easy to find via google, etc. -Mark Jeftovic (easyDNS guy) [quote]
its sad they use easydns for their DNS. they got no global infrastructure so people who wants to use them in overseas will have a hard time resolving.
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I’m not sure what you feel is required for people “overseas” to be able to resolve DNS or why people overseas would have a hard time resolving this domain.

easyDNS does have overseas nameservers, I would outline them here but won’t at risk of sounding like a marketing drone, but we do have customers all over the world and no problems with member domains resolving the world over.

Also, Ustream.tv uses DNSMadeEasy for DNS, NOT easyDNS, completely different companies, but that said, I know for a fact that DNSMadeEasy *also* has servers deployed overseas and customers all over the world.

OTOH Techcrunch.com, uses easyDNS nameservers (any problem resolving it? No? Didn’t think so)

If you’re having a problem resolving our domains, you can always feel free to contact me directly and we’ll be happy to help you debug it, my email address is easy to find via google, etc.

-Mark Jeftovic (easyDNS guy)

]]> By: Scott Flacks http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/25/ustreamtv-now-with-more-interactivity/#comment-1518495 Scott Flacks Wed, 25 Jul 2007 17:30:45 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/25/ustreamtv-now-with-more-interactivity/#comment-1518495 These new features are terrific. This is what live video is all about "enabling users" and Mr. Yeh and Ustream are doing a superb job. There are those who enjoy an evening of live theatre and those who rent a movie. Both have passionate audiences. Having a live audience is very exhilarating. As this space continues to evolve, many of the current difficulties associated with Live, will By the way, I have seen Chris Pirillo's show and think it is fantastic! These new features are terrific. This is what live video is all about “enabling users” and Mr. Yeh and Ustream are doing a superb job. There are those who enjoy an evening of live theatre and those who rent a movie. Both have passionate audiences. Having a live audience is very exhilarating.

As this space continues to evolve, many of the current difficulties associated with Live, will

By the way, I have seen Chris Pirillo’s show and think it is fantastic!

]]> By: Sandy Fliderman http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/25/ustreamtv-now-with-more-interactivity/#comment-1518387 Sandy Fliderman Wed, 25 Jul 2007 16:32:22 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/25/ustreamtv-now-with-more-interactivity/#comment-1518387 Web TV will rule all TV in the future. Web TV will rule all TV in the future.

]]> By: pdizzlle http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/25/ustreamtv-now-with-more-interactivity/#comment-1518373 pdizzlle Wed, 25 Jul 2007 16:27:24 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/25/ustreamtv-now-with-more-interactivity/#comment-1518373 its sad they use easydns for their DNS. they got no global infrastructure so people who wants to use them in overseas will have a hard time resolving. its sad they use easydns for their DNS. they got no global infrastructure so people who wants to use them in overseas will have a hard time resolving.

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