Redbox, the successful video rental retailer that uses DVD kiosks instead of retail or mail for distribution, is looking to expand to the web in an effort to better compete with Netflix. Redbox operates over 24,000 DVD dispensers and is now the largest division of Coinstar.
Redbox Plots Web Strategy in Challenge to Netflix – Bloomberg.
Snapfish has acquired video sharing site Motionbox. Snapfish, which is owned by HP, will integrate Motionbox into its own home video service.
HP’s Snapfish Buys Video Sharing Site Motionbox | paidContent.
The much anticipated Hulu subscription service launched last week. The service dubbed Hulu Plus offers additional content that is available on more platforms than the free service.
Hulu Unveils Subscription Service For $9.99 a Month – Media Decoder Blog – NYTimes.com.
Demand Media has partnered with Joost to handle its premium video ad campaigns. The deal includes eHow, Cracked, Mania and Airliners.net.
Demand Media Taps Joost For Video Advertising Sales And Technology.