In Focus

Video opportunities beyond YouTube

60 Frames

URL
http://www.60frames.com/

Date launched
January 2008

Target audience
60 Frames distributes its content across a variety of sites, making its target audience the entire population of internet users. 

Key competitors
With its programming covering multiple genres, 60 Frames competes with all other sites that offer original comedies, thrillers and dramas.

Online video niche
60 Frames works with professional content creators with experience in film, television and new media programming. The company maintains its own website but primarily distributes content through a syndication network of video sharing, social networking and P2P sites.

Distinguishing features
The company prides itself on the quantity and quality of original content, specifically the more than 50 original series it produced this year. 60 Frames spends more time than many other video companies on developing both strategic partners and brand relationships.

Types of ad campaigns
Marketers interested in working with 60 Frames can choose to advertise across myriad portals, social networks and video-sharing sites with which the company partners. Projects range from individual episodes to series-wide advertising in the form of 5-15-second video ads with pre-, mid- or post-roll placement, customized website sponsorships and product placement opportunities.

Current or previous advertisers include:
Varies by partner site

FYI
The 60 Frames distribution network includes Bebo, blip.tv, Break, Dailymotion, Heavy, iTunes, Joost, MySpaceTV, Veoh, Vuze and YouTube. 

Leah Messinger is a freelance writer.

 

Comments

Joe Wright
Joe Wright September 23, 2008 at 8:19 AM

Great research, it seems that all of these models are focused on original high end content creation with some user generated content all paid for by ads. The issue of getting video produced and online is still a challenge for many people. Do you intend to research video authoring tools, live streaming for comedy skits and those types of services? These types of things can be found at www.isatvideo.com

Richard Crook
Richard Crook September 20, 2008 at 12:09 PM

What about Vimeo? They are the only free video upload site that features HIGH DEFINITION. Check 'em out: www.vimeo.com

Frame Ghost
Frame Ghost May 12, 2008 at 5:15 AM

There are far more video sharing portals out there. I'm kinda surprised you didn't mention metacafe as the closest one to (no matter how far away from, though) Youtube in it's own business.

It is a nice overview anyway. Loved it. Added some video networks to my bookmark list.

Thanks!

David Rodriguez
David Rodriguez May 10, 2008 at 5:54 PM

I work in sales and I have found that everyone has an opinion about how the sales process works. But not everyone wants use the process that works.

Billy Saleebey
Billy Saleebey May 9, 2008 at 8:26 PM

Great Article! I feel that YouTube has paved the way for the growing online video community. My company (Believe Entertainment) is launching a movie trailer sharing site where users can watch, share and upload movie trailers. Check it out at www.TheTrailerSite.com

Henry Blechman
Henry Blechman May 9, 2008 at 12:06 PM

Metacafe (www.metacafe.com) is a top video site for short form entertainment. It has 6.7 million unique visitors in the U.S. According to comScore, Metacafe has more unique visitors in the U.S than the other 5 mentioned sites combined. ; )

sean ryan
sean ryan May 8, 2008 at 8:47 AM

maniaTV (www.maniatv.com) is an original video destination that has been providing clients with premium branded entertainment opportunities for over 3.5 years. We are an online TV network producing original premium entertainment with a fully functioning studio in LA. We are consistently ranked in the top 10 video sites, and have worked with over 75 advertisers including 40 of the top 50 brands in the world. We are disappointed that we were not included in your report and would love the opportunity to share additional details about our site, mission and success to date. Thank you - Sean Ryan, VP of Sales Operations, maniaTV - seanr@maniatv.com.

ben f
ben f May 7, 2008 at 6:43 PM

It's bizarre to read an article about video opportunities that doesn't mention Veoh or Hulu. Hulu has solid ad offerings for their premium NBC and Fox content. And Veoh has a thousands of premium shows, offers geo and behavioral targeting, and has 2x the user engagement than Youtube. These sites aren't dinky little sites -- they're two of the most popular and well-known video sites, so I can't believe neither was included in this list.

John Killam
John Killam May 7, 2008 at 1:14 PM

Great summary of the current video landscape. It's really an endless sea, but I'll add one for your consideration: http://ebaumsworld.com

This video site has been around for years and has a bit of a cult following within the youth market.

Kevin Reese
Kevin Reese May 7, 2008 at 10:34 AM

Hi Leah, Enjoyed your article today about the variety of video sites out there. Wanted to introduce you to www.sportzu.tv We are a video based youth sports community that launched on March 4th. We have built a site that it not just a social network, but through user generated and professionally produced video, is a community for kids, parents and coaches.
Sincerely, Kevin Reese, VP Marketing, SportZu.tv

Anders Sparre
Anders Sparre May 7, 2008 at 10:19 AM

Great article!
Another video site worth mentioning is www.ourstage.com.
They run monthly contests for video makers with cash prizes, mentor sessions, magazine spotlights etc.

eric holder
eric holder May 7, 2008 at 8:13 AM

good overview!