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YouTube co-founder and CEO Chad Hurley spoke yesterday at MIPCOM, an international media conference. Highlights of his speech: There was a time when a centralized distribution model was relevant and effective. But if you listen to your audience; if you hear what they are telling you; you will understand that the days of the centralized distribution hub are [...]

Playboy CEO Christie Hefner announced yesterday plans to shut down its DVD business and focus on internet video: It is unavoidable that we reduce our cost structure to reflect current economic realities even as we continue to invest in our growth businesses. We will also respond to changes in how consumers access content and advertisers use media.  Thus, [...]

Apple today announced that all four of the major networks are offering primetime programs in high definition on the iTunes Store. Apple still provides no ad-supported streaming offering, which has opened the door for Hulu and others to target the huge audience for free streaming internet television. The list of HD programs now available on the iTunes Store includes [...]