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Google Video Runs Ads & Shares the Profits

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the well-isn't-that-sweet-of-them dept.

god4twenty writes "Google announced yesterday that they are testing ads on videos on the Google Video service, matching capabilities that other video services have had for a while. Up to now, Google Video uploaders could make their video available either for a fee or for free. The new ad-laced videos are available on Google Video's "free today" section. The new ads appear as banners above the video.

When the test concludes, Google plans to run auctions where advertisers bid to have their ads displayed on each video. The ad revenue will be split with the video owner. " Time for me to start collecting phat bank from the videos I have up there.

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  1. Sorry Taco. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

    Hamster Havoc will not make you "phat bank."

  2. CmdrTaco by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

    That sex tape of you and Hemos is not going to make any money. Now you and CowboyNeal... that's some phat bank.

  3. "Phat bank"? by thatguywhoiam · · Score: 5, Funny
    Time for me to start collecting phat bank from the videos I have up there.

    You should take the proceeds from your phat bank, buy yourself a booktionary.

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  4. Let the College pranks begin ! by Joebert · · Score: 5, Funny

    Phase 1: Upload video of roommate lighting a fart.
    Phase 2: ...
    Phase 3: ROFLMAO !

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    1. Re:Let the College pranks begin ! by LoonyMike · · Score: 3, Funny

      That L stands for lighting, right?

    2. Re:Let the College pranks begin ! by Joebert · · Score: 2, Funny

      Only if you put an F on the end.

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  5. Re:so... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

    I already get free episodes of those shows with advertising. All I have to do is turn on my TV and tune to the local CBS or ABC station.