WebProNews

EveryZing Partners with NBC Universal on Video Search

Video ZEO firm EveryZing has closed an $8.25 Million round of funding from its existing investors, which include Fairhaven Capital, General Catalyst Partners, Accel Partners and BBN Technologies. EveryZing has also added GE and NBC Universal's Peacock Equity Fund as an investor. EveryZing will also be deploying its universal search and publishing solutions across a number of NBCU's Internet properties. The goal is to improve the video search experience for some major media sites.

NBC Decides Not to Miss Out On the Apple Pie

You can tell that NBC Universal (NBC U) really appreciates the opportunities that the Internet can present them with.

NBC Universal Acquires The Weather Channel

NBC Universal along with private equity companies Bain Capital and Blackstone Group have reached a deal to acquire The Weather Channel from Landmark Communications.Financial details of the purchase were not released but sources close to the matter said the price was $3.5 billion. Landmark Communications was originally seeking $5 billion for the business.

USA Network Launches Site For Commercials

The USA Network is launching a new Web site called Didja.com that will host current and classic television commercials, movie trailers and other brand -related content.

NBC Partners With Clearspring

NBC Universal has selected Clearspring Technologies to provide widgets for their digital division for one year.

NBC Enters YouTube Legal Battle

NBC Universal and Viacom have filed a friend of the court brief that opposes YouTube's attempt to dismiss a copyright infringement case brought by Los Angeles News Service operator Robert Tur.

LL Cool J and NBCU Loves the Ladies

Yes, the ladies love cool Jeremy - and, now, there's proof that NBC Universal loves the cool ladies as well as it bought iVillage for $600M.