Reuters has reported that a group of Chinese internet firms, including Tencent Holdings and Sohu.Com Inc, has joined the MPAA in seeking 300 million yuan in damages from China's Baidu Inc and QVOD for copyright violation. The Joint Action Against Online Video Piracy in China, which also includes Youku Tudou Inc and Dalian Wanda Group, said that Baidu and others had been using an automated process to obtain content from the other companies, added the report. According … [Read more...] about Baidu sued for online piracy
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Youku Tudou introduces new revenue sharing programme
Beijing - A new revenue sharing programme by Youku Tudou Inc., China's internet television company, has generated more than half a million U.S. dollars in income for participating content creators in just four months. The programme allows qualified participants to earn money generated from advertisements embedded with the content they upload. Top video creators have earned between $3,500 and $10,000 per month from diverse content such as education, humour, games and … [Read more...] about Youku Tudou introduces new revenue sharing programme
Korean variety shows top Tudou’s “must-view” lists
Beijing - South Korean variety shows have topped Tudou.com's (a subsidiary of Youku Tudou Inc.) must-view lists for young and social media-savvy Chinese viewers. With titles from Korean television stations SBS, KBS, and MBC, Tudou's collection has attracted almost 100 million total views.Tudou offers 15 Korean variety shows, six of which are exclusive to Tudou. According to data from Youku Index, the target audience of Korean variety shows is generally between ages 15 and 35. According … [Read more...] about Korean variety shows top Tudou’s “must-view” lists
Youku Tudou and Sina form strategic content-sharing alliance
Youku Tudou Inc., China's Internet television company, has formed a multi-screen strategic content-sharing alliance with SINA Corporation, an online media company serving China and the global Chinese communities. Under the deal, Sina will leverage their PC and mobile platforms to promote Youku Tudou’s licensed content to its users on Weibo in exchange for access to Youku Tudou’s video library. Tudou and Weibo will also cross-promote each other's premium members and their content. The … [Read more...] about Youku Tudou and Sina form strategic content-sharing alliance
Broadband Asia & TV Connect Asia 2013 to return to Hong Kong
London – Broadband Asia & TV Connect Asia 2013, Asia Pacific’s largest broadband and media event taking place from April 9-10, has relocated back to Hong Kong. Hong Kong’s leading operators PCCW and HKT are the event’s official Host Operator Partners. The event also has support from CSL, Pacnet and the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau for Hong Kong. The conference and exhibition will highlight new developments in TV and broadband, bringing together the two … [Read more...] about Broadband Asia & TV Connect Asia 2013 to return to Hong Kong
Pepsi steps up with expansive web movie campaign
Beijing – Following the success of its 2012 Chinese New Year campaign, Pepsi has again partnered with Youku Tudou on a web movie campaign, Bring Love Home. The 30-minute web movie premiered January 21, simultaneously on Youku.com, Tudou.com, and in a Beijing theatre packed with Pepsi celebrities. Pepsi's 2012 campaign of the same title involved a web movie released on Youku and a call for Youku users to upload videos expressing their wishes for their family members. Prior to the movie … [Read more...] about Pepsi steps up with expansive web movie campaign
