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  • YouTube’s Impact On The US Election

    Posted on October 31st, 2008 Comments Off

    Commentary Uncategorized McCain - Obama

    Yesterday I came across this interesting article on the BBC about how the YouTube community were connecting and supporting both McCain and Obama.
    One particular video, entitled ‘Dear Mr Obama’ is the most-viewed election-related video, attracting more than 11 million hits. It’s a very powerful and emotive message which has clearly engaged with a lot of potential voters [...]

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  • Highlights of 2008

    Posted on October 31st, 2008 Comments Off

    Commentary iPlayer

    Merry Christmas, well almost. The cold weather is here and festive decorations are slowly getting unpacked in all the major stores. It’s a fact 2008 is nearly over, so what have been the highlights online?
    In no particular order, here are a few of mine…
    BBC iPlayer and especially the broadcasting of the Olympics online.
    I think it’s [...]

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  • What The Latest Video Should Be Wearing

    Posted on September 28th, 2008 Comments Off

    Commentary Brideshead Revisited Scene

    Forget fashion gurus, catwalks or magazines. If you want to know how to look cool take a look at the economy.
    Looking at newsreels of the post-war depression what is immediately obvious is how well-dressed everybody is.
    Times were not just hard, they were desperate; the needy were down to eating the leather from their shoes [...]

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  • The Video Is On The Wall…

    Posted on September 27th, 2008 Comments Off

    Commentary

    The cavemen started it. Moses made it portable and Shakespeare took it on a bit. But is the internet going to kill it off?

    Writing has been at the centre of civilisation for millennia; that which differentiates us from the apes has always been best recorded as dried dye on a porous surface. But its creativity [...]

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  • Quick.tv selected for Digital Mission ‘08

    Posted on August 6th, 2008 Comments Off

    Commentary Uncategorized Digital Mission Branding

    Quick.tv are delighted to have been selected to attend Digital Mission in New York this September.
    Coinciding with the renowned Web 2.0 Expo this trip – featuring 25 UK companies – will revolve around a busy Expo-related itinerary mixed with high-profile networking events and individual meetings with US companies and potential investors.
    Full details about Digital mission [...]

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