The Weekly Online Video News Round Up - New YouTube Channel Edition

After a busy week, and a relaxing weekend, it's nearly time to start the cycle all over again. But before you dive into the routine tomorrow, take a few moments to catch up on the stories from the past week in the world of online video. For instance, your YouTube Channel will upgrade to the new look in a few days, whether you like it or not. We also have stories on the new YouTube captions & Creator Playbook, Brightcove's AppCloud, Facebook's effectiveness for marketers, and much more.

Reel News You Might Have Missed

• Brightcove expanded their AppCloud.
• YouTube gave their captions an upgrade or two.
• Stop swinging for the fences when you only need a single.
• Are YouTube views losing all meaning?
• Only 16% of your Facebook friends see what you post.
• Tim covers the latest updates to the YouTube Creator Playbook.

Online Video News

• Wal-Mart is going to help Hollywood push Ultraviolet. (Fierce Online Video)
• Ben Stiller producing a YouTube series. (Paid Content)
• Your YouTube Channel will upgrade to the new look automatically on March 7. (ReelSEO)
• YouTube announced the winners of this year's Ads Worth Spreading from TED. (YouTube)
• Longer windows could be coming for Redbox. (Paid Content)
• Is Netflix becoming a TV network? (Fierce Online Video)

Gadgets, Tools, Tips, & Software

• Google TV is a flop? (Fierce Online Video)
• How Revision3 made the switch to HTML5. (Streaming Media)
• 5 online video marketing lessons. (ReelSEO)
• Should we be worried about Facebook & others reading our text messages? (ZDNet)

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