Today DailyMotion announced HD video upload and playback and rival site Vimeo announced high definition transcoding last October. With online HD content emerging, though, one has to wonder what the benefit is in promoting this type of content and at what cost. We know that streaming video is a difficult business to be in because [...]

In a move to further solidify its position as an online video destination, DailyMotion has signed a non-exclusive deal to distribute 8 shortform programs from RDF USA online in the next 12 months. This is a significant move insofar as it will provide additional premium content to be delivered via DailyMotion as the site continues [...]

Interesting research about second tier video sites. There is plenty of room in the online video marketplace. I just don’t think there is going to be another YouTube any time soon.
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