GigaOm Network Launches NewTeeVee

Posted on December 5, 2006

GigaOM has launched a new blog covering online video called NewTeeVee.

The frenzy of activity around video is one of the main reasons we are starting this new blog. The torrent of news, is such that it is almost impossible to keep up with everything, and write about companies and technologies on our flagship property.
The $1.65 billion deal that sent me an diet5; phone companies changing their stripes6 and old media companies like CBS deciding that YouTube is good for ratings - these are signs that something profound is happening.
It is a time of confusion, creation and disruption. Which means it is perfect time for a new blog devoted to what Jeff Jarvis describes as "exploding TV." A new blog that aspires to make sense of it all, and at the same time has fun doing it. Technologies, companies, people� everything will be part of the NewTeeVee's focus.

There is no question that web video is a hot area. There are many video sharing websites and new ones appear each week. Plus, we are all waiting too see how long it takes for big media to jump in and take over online video. Some of the early posts on NewTeeVee are covering Ask a Ninja, TivoToGo and CNBC's relaunch. Here's the welcome message from Liz Gannes who is taking the lead on the new website.