Analysis for 'Starcom MediaVest'

• Visible Measures and VivaKi Launch CONTAGION, An Earned Media Planning Tool

  Monday, April 29, 2013, 10:16 AM ET

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  Posted by Will Richmond

  Getting a branded video to go hugely viral is like catching lightning in a bottle - it's hard to predict and very rare. But a viral video's huge branding benefits through free, or so-called "earned media" impressions, makes it extremely appealing.
  
  Now Visible Measures, which has been tracking video viewership across devices for years, and Publicis Groupe's VivaKi and Starcom MediaVest have developed a planning tool called CONTAGION that uses data to help brands and agencies actually plan for how viral a branded video campaign could be. CONTAGION is launching today for use by Publicis Groupe agencies for a year before becoming available to the broader market.

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  Categories: Advertising, Partnerships, Technology

  Topics: Starcom MediaVest, Visible Measures, VivaKi

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• 5 News Items of Interest for the Week of Aug 16th

  Friday, August 20, 2010, 10:14 AM ET

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  Posted by Will Richmond
  I've received positive feedback on the Friday feature I introduced 2 weeks ago, highlighting 5-6 of the most intriguing online and mobile video industry news items that I noticed during the week. As a result, I'm continuing on today and look forward to your further reactions.
  
  As a reminder, each day in the right column of both the VideoNuze web site and email you'll find the "Exclusive News Roundup" which includes the most relevant online and mobile video industry articles that I've curated from numerous sources around the web. Typically there are 35-40 links rounded up each week, which means VideoNuze now has thousands of links available, all fully searchable. This is an invaluable resource when doing research and I encourage you to take a look next time you're hunting for a specific piece of online/mobile video information.
  
  Now on to this week's most intriguing news:
  
  Hulu is Said to Be Ready for an I.P.O.
  The big news leading off the week was that Hulu is testing the waters for a public offering valuing the company at $2 billion. Investors beware: while ad sales are up, exclusive deals with key TV networks are short-term, subscription service Hulu Plus is still unproven and competition from Netflix and others is intensifying. If the deal works, it will be a huge milestone for the company.
  
  Rumored $99 iTV Could Pave Way for $2,000 Apple-Connected Television
  A Wall Street analyst conjectures that Apple is well-positioned to offer a high-end, connected TV. Apple has been on the sidelines as online video makes its way to the TV, surely this won't remain the case forever.
  
  Netflix Lust for "True Blood" Is Unrequited As HBO Blocks Path
  Though Netflix just landed Epix, it is unlikely to get a deal with HBO any time soon, as the big premium network is committed to its current distribution partners, and to its own online extension, HBO Go. Netflix will still find plenty of other willing partners given its strong motivation to acquire streaming content rights.
  
  In Battle of Smartphones, Google Has the Right Answer
  With Google's Android phones proliferating, the iPhone's market share is slipping. And with Android tablets coming, the iPad will soon be in the crosshairs from competitors. For mobile video this means more choices and flexibility.
  
  Net Profits for BermanBraun
  Big ad agency Starcom MediaVest commits up to a $100 million to upstart Hollywood producer for deeper brand integrations. More evidence that ad spending is moving online and in more creative ways.

  Categories: Advertising, Aggregators, Cable Networks, Deals & Financings, Devices, Mobile Video

  Topics: Apple, BermanBraun, Google, HBO, Hulu, Netflix, Starcom MediaVest

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