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Hulu CEO Jason Kilar Is Still Standing: The Full Dive Into Media Interview (Video)

Hulu isn't supposed to be a success. And Jason Kilar isn't supposed to have a job. But it is, and he does. So what's next?

Cord Cutters: Lilyhammer, Battleground & Co.

Thought online video was just about short clips? Think again: Netflix and Hulu are both premiering online-exclusive TV shows this month, and Sony is airing the third episode of its reality TV show on the PlayStation Network. We are taking a first look at these shows.

Media Decoder Blog: Digital Notes: Madonna’s Super Bowl Bounce

The new album from Madonna, Sunday's halftime performer, has gotten off to strong start more than a month before it is set to be released. (Advance sales have taken it to No. 1 on iTunes's rankings in 35 countries.)

Where to watch the 2012 Super Bowl live online

Want to watch the XLVI Super Bowl online or on your iPhone or Android handset? Or maybe you want to just check out the ads without watching the entire game? Either way, our list of 2012 Super Bowl links and resources has you covered.

Showyou’s latest update adds more ways to discover videos

The latest version of Showyou includes new ways to navigate content by category or by the social network that they're pulled in from, as well as a way for users to search and see all content curated by hashtag on Showyou and via Twitter.

YouTube & its content discovery paradox

YouTube is making a massive investment in original programming. But as it increases the value of the content being produced and uploaded, it needs to get better about helping viewers find it. To do that, YouTube will need to step beyond search tackle the discovery challenge.

Report: Broadcast Networks Will Get 8% Higher CPMs At Upfront This Year

The rush of content announcements from video companies in recent days, from players like YouTube (NSDQ: GOOG) and Hulu, has caused a number of people to suggest that internet video has reached a new tipping point with consumer and advertiser adoption. But if it has, it doesn’t appear to coming at the expense...

Cool for school: Education is a big hit on YouTube

YouTube isn't just about cat videos anymore: Educational content has been growing rapidly on the site, with views of educational videos doubling in 2011. Google is investing some of its money to give videos about biology and world history a more professional look and feel.

YouTube could introduce a subscription service of its own

While much of YouTube's monetization efforts have been based on advertising, CEO Salar Kamangar said the company could potentially create a service that could enable content providers to create their own subscription-based video offerings on the YouTube platform.

NASCAR Takes Back The Wheel Of Its Digital Platforms From Turner

NASCAR is taking back the management of its online and mobile operations from broadcast partner Turner Sports following a steep slide in TV ratings. The league wants to use its digital platforms to help rekindle interest in the sport, which has suffered from flagging attendance.

Google’s New Privacy Policy Aims At Integrating YouTube

Google (NSDQ: GOOG) will use email and a message on its home page to notify users about a new privacy policy that will go into effect this March. While Google is framing the changes as a simple housekeeping measure, the company is also using them to achieve larger strategic goals.

Carriers Have Only Around 100 Million Pay-TV Users, Less Than 60% Via IPTV

Some numbers out today that underscore the challenge telecoms operators have had in attracting customers to their pay-TV platforms, including the newer services like IPTV, against competition from incumbent TV providers and the growing allure of over-the-top services, from Netflix (NSDQ: NFLX) to YouTube.