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It may not be a bouquet of roses, but Revver got themselves a better gift. Liz Gannes at NewTeeVee reports that Live Universe came through big time and ponied up a boat load of cash….. way more than earlier reported. OVW is waiting for our source to confirm just how much more (You know my cell phone, chief)

Stirring the editorial pot, I’m still not convinced that Revver can compete in the commoditized world of video sharing platforms. User generated content continues to live across multiple sharing platforms, making it increasingly challenging for…

In this week’s New Media Minute, Daisy Whitney explores why “How To” online videos are so hot right now. But alas, will anyone pay a decent CPM to learn anything from Joe Blow?

The writers are back and, well, aside from some one-off YouTube hits and some A-list talent in those Speechless videos we didn’t see much new in the way of new content online. Nor despite the hype, did it necessarily have any effect on online video traffic.

But at least The Daily Show will be funny again. And since we borrowed Jon Stewart’s farewell to the writers prior to the strike, it’s only fitting he welcome them back:

While digital media residuals will be revisited again in another couple years the writers forced producers to…

This one from YES Essentials, makers of anti-stain, anti-odor, and anti-static car seats. “Chocolate-Covered Proof,” arrived in our inbox right in time for Valentine’s Day, which was, of course, the idea.

Thanks to OVW friend Amanda Mooney for sending it along. Amanda, will you be our Valentine??

I’m hunting for any brave soul’s who asked their significant others to marry them via online video. Send along links if you find any good ones…..like this one, from 1999. Since the creation of this video, Corey Weiss has gone on to become a pioneer in online video marketing and is currently the vice president of integrated marketing at Palisades Media. He’ll also be speaking at the upcoming OMMA Hollywood conference in March.

This one is the winner of 1800Flowers.com’s contest:

And in the meantime, this should make you chuckle.

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