Revision3 Announces Record 2007!
Well, this announcement by Jim Louderback sure makes me proud. I was just at the offices in early December, and what a change a year makes. The studios are built thanks to the genius of David Randolph, there are more shows in the works, revenue is up, the energy is fantastic. I'm excited about 2008 for more than just anticipation of the new content; I think that 2008 is going to be the year, partly due to the writer's strike, where people finally start paying attention to the growth numbers for Internet video. I believe this means a major shift in advertising revenue, not to mention product development on the part of the set top box manufacturers and gadget companies (curious what CES brings us).
In any case, I get to be very proud of Revision3 today...
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Right on. I felt from the beginning that what you're doing is the right thing. I left traditional TV work in 1999 for Web coding, and now you've got me thinking that maybe now's the time to get back in and do it the Internet way. Thanks for paving the way!
Posted by:Jeff Putz | January 03, 2008 at 04:13 PM
It's true, Jay, since the beginning of the writer's strike, I have switched into full internet video proselytization mode! I'll tell you what, though. I'd love to see the word "internet" dropped from "internet video." Internet shouldn't be a buzzword anymore. It should just be an accepted means of delivery.
I think what really needs to happen for people to make the jump or develop those set top boxes is for content producers to step up and really take on the big broadcasters. Compete where it matters. Podcasting seems to be a big talk show circuit still... where's Rev3's sitcom? Let's see some dramatic podcasts! You've got a set now... let's just hope it's not a talk show set? ;)
Rev3 is in prime position to do this before everyone else catches on... you've got some of the most popular podcasts out there with an established fan base. You've got your name in the news. You've got a set. You've got money. Seems all you need to do is get some writers and hire a few actors. Take the fight to NBC and put an end to Must See TV!
Posted by:Pete Fuller | January 03, 2008 at 05:15 PM
Jay congrats man, couldn't agree more about 2008 - seems like "the" year!
Posted by:AJ Vaynerchuk | January 04, 2008 at 03:09 PM