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Joost the business for Viacom
- 28 Feb 07, 03:36 PM
, the production company behind such programmes as 'The Daily Show', have announced that they are to make their content available on , a new Video on Demand provider.
Only a few weeks ago Viacom had asked to remove their content from the website - some 100,000 clips - when they failed to reach an agreement over the division of advertising revenue.
Joost is currently being beta tested by a limited number of users. It has more in common with Channel 4's 4oD than YouTube, because you will need to download their player to watch their programmes. If you want to make sure it is accessible to you, then you should .
Viacom are throwing themselves into the TV on Demand revolution. has launched in the last few days. This website will show 3 minute episodes of programmes for visitors to vote for. The most popular shows will be commissioned for extra episodes, and broadcast on one of Viacom's satellite channels, .
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Hi Paul,
I am a beta tester for Joost and I have a limited number of 'invitations'.
If you want to try Joost, then drop me an email and I will send you an invite to try it out.
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