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BitTorrent Inc. Introduces Ad-Supported Downloads

Posted by Zonk on from the sure-to-be-popular dept.

BTJunkie writes "BitTorrent Inc. is experimenting with alternatives to paid downloads on their Entertainment Network, and is now experimenting with advertising supported downloads. This news comes nearly one month after the initial release of the Entertainment Network, a possible sign of failure.'The ad-supported model is currently being tested on episodes by the video gamers network G4, but is likely to be tested on episodes from other publishers in the future. The video ads are short video clips delivered by YuMe Networks, a company that is specialized in IP based video ads. YuMe CEO Jayant Kadambi said that the company expects to deliver more user targeted video ads as soon as BitTorrent Inc. signs more deals with publishers that want to experiment with ad-supported downloads.'"

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  1. Patch by Weaselmancer · · Score: 5, Funny

    Patch to bypass advertising to be released in about a week. Probably on Bittorrent.

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    Weaselmancer
    rediculous.
  2. G4 by businessnerd · · Score: 4, Funny

    The ad-supported model is currently being tested on episodes by the video gamers network G4
    Why would you test this on content that no one wants to see? Seems like they're just setting themselves up for failure.
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    "It's not whether you win or lose, it's how drunk you get." -- H. J. Simpson
  3. Re:This is a well known dance by beckerist · · Score: 2, Funny

    I will never call 30 minute commercials "infomercials" again! Instead, I will now forever call them "Portugercials!"

  4. Re:BitTorrent Inc. concept flawed from the start by stinerman · · Score: 2, Funny

    I don't know Ian, his UID is lower than yours, so the onus is on you to disprove his remarks.

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