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Layoffs Strike Again

So much for escaping the "financial bunker" mindset.  After a short period of relative peace, we appear to be in the thick of things again, with layoffs taking place at both LinkedIn and Veoh, and less tech-related problems also occurring.

Online Video Viewers More Engaged

A large number of online video viewers are more engaged with what they watch on the Web than they are with TV, according to a new study from online video site Veoh Networks.Veoh found that what it calls " engaged viewers" (those who watch more than an hour of online video a week) make up nearly 40 percent of all online video viewers and watch close to 75 percent of all online video.

Veoh Cleared In Copyright Porn Case

A U.S. federal judge has dismissed a copyright infringement case against online television service Veoh.The copyright infringement suit was filed by adult entertainment company Io Group, and the complaint argued Veoh had not done enough to prevent users from uploading copyrighted clips of 10 Io adult sex films.

ABC In Video Deal With Veoh

Disney-owned ABC has struck a deal with online video portal Veoh to make full-length television episodes from ABC and clips from ESPN available on Veoh.The network will offer full-length episodes of prime time shows including "Lost," "Desperate Housewives" and "Grey's Anatomy."Veoh's content includes user-generated clips along with content from major media companies like CBS, Viacom's MTV Networks and USA Network. Veoh is backed by former Disney CEO Michael Eisner and other private investors.

Are the Online Video Rise and Writers Strike Really Related?

There’s just something not quite right about the suggestion that online video watching is growing rapidly because of the US writers’ strike. The BBC has data from Nielsen Online and Pew Internet Project which points to an unusual jump in online video viewing in the past two months.

Pixsy Teams With Veoh On Search

Media search platform Pixsy is partnering with Internet TV provider Veoh and will power its search for video and images on the video-sharing network.

Veoh Attracts More Investors

Internet Television company Veoh, has announced that several media, entertainment and finance industries have joined Veoh's team of investors.

Universal Suit Insults Veoh's Footsteps

A little less than a month ago, Veoh preemptively sued Universal Music Group; the video-sharing site claimed it was receiving “unreasonable threats.”  That lawsuit seems to have little effect, however, and Universal is now suing back.

Veoh, CineVegas Team Up

Want to watch some highly acclaimed short films for free?  CineVegas is preparing to launch a “CineVegas Shorts Online” channel on Veoh.com.

Veoh Squares Off With Universal

Internet Television company Veoh is suing Universal Music Group in federal court to reinforce its rights as a copyright complaint company under the safe harbor provisions of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).