November 29, 2006
Video-sharing makes move to TV
A TV satellite channel dedicated to user-generated content has been launched on the UK-based Sky platform, reports the BBC .
"The Sumo TV channel will show clips from the Sumo TV website.
Every time a clip is broadcast, the originator of the content will receive a percentage of the revenues generated. "
... Participants who upload video clips to the Sumo TV website will have a chance for them to be broadcast on national TV.
Which clips are broadcast will be down to how popular they prove online. All content will be closely monitored by Cellcast, the interactive TV company behind the channel.
Viewers of Sumo TV will also be given the chance to participate in live TV shows, via text messaging, webcams, video messaging and 3G streaming. "
Related:
-- Current Mobile TV requesting citizen cellphone videos
-- ABC requests citizen videos to enhance it's TV news program
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