Top 7 Internet TV Startups

As Internet TV slowly gains ground, the line between the Internet and TV is getting blurred. Although IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) has not yet reached the stage where it can navigate the world of TVs and set-top boxes, it will soon.

Deal Radar 2008: Metacafe

Metacafe is a popular video sharing site where users can upload and view video clips. The company was founded by Eyal Hertzog and Arik Czerniak, with early funding from Ofer Adler, in July 2003 in Tel Aviv. In September 2006, the company moved its headquarters to Palo Alto, California and currently has offices in Tel

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Deal Radar 2008: Adap.tv Trying to Tackle the Video Ad Problem

After the success of shopping.com (now owned by eBay), Amir Ashkenazi, stepped into the hairy world of video advertising through his recently founded Adap.tv in Nov 2006. It claims to provide publishers and advertisers the best tool to make video ads more effective without interrupting the streaming flow. [see interview: Cracking the Online Video Monetization

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Israel – Deal(s) of the Month (August 2007)

By Danny Cohen, Guest Author After taking some time off (and as such, skipping the July report), I am taking another shot at reviewing important deals that happened in the Israeli market. Like in Europe and the US, Israel slows down during the summer time. However, a few important deals were announced. A few deals

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