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Jalipo, a YouTube alternative for professional content
In this time of either punking off YouTube, or being its best friend, Jalipo is erring on the side of competition for professionally generated content.
Jalipo lets content owners offer channels through its online marketplace for TV and Video. Jalipo uses J:Credits which is a unique way for owners of content that might not be in a position to give content away, the ability to sell views of it. It's a pay as you watch type system where some content owner's price videos at a per-minute rate. It can be expensive, but it is quality content. There are also some territory restrictions where certain videos might not be available in certain areas due to local rights restrictions. Jalipo sits at the forefront of the new online video revolution right alongside the likes of Joost.
As an alternative to the YouTube's of the world, Jalipo has partnered with, and currently providing content from the BBC World, Bloomberg, Al Jazeera English, and looking to sign some deals to show live sports, concerts, and independent films. The CEO is a former president of Sony Europe, and it looks like his connections and drive are pushing Jalipo into slowly becoming a strong player in the online video marketplace.
No downloads are necessary for the player.
[via Reuters]
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