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Why Hulu is the OPEC of Online Video

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The formation of Hulu was defensive – designed to stop another YouTube or Napster from emerging and causing disruption to the TV industry. The idea was that if you could put up a consumer site that was seen as the best place to consume content then people wouldn’t go to lower-quality or free sites to get it. Here is my case: 1.

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Report: Hulu Near Network Deal

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A report today says that Los Angeles-based Hulu is close to inking a new deal with its network owners. According to AllThingsD, the deal will keep programs from NBC, Fox and ABC on the video site.

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Hulu Launches Publishing Tool, Linux Support

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Los Angeles-based video streaming firm Hulu told its users today that it has launched two new, experimental projects in its Hulu Labs section. In addition, Hulu said it has created a new, Linux desktop application which allows users to browse and watch shows through Hulu's own user interface. READ MORE>>.

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Hulu Opens Up Hulu Plus Distribution

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Los Angeles-based Hulu , the online television streaming site, said today that it has opened up access to its Hulu Plus services. Hulu also said that all PS3 owners with a PlayStation Network account will also be able to access the service, and that Hulu Plus will be available on Sony BRAVIA 2010 TVs.

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Hulu Officially Names CEO

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Los Angeles-based television streaming site Hulu said Thursday that it has named Mike Hopkins as its new CEO. Hopkins was formerly the distribution president of Fox Networks. Hopkins replaces acting CEO Andy Forssell, who is leaving Hulu. hulu executive streaming television content hollywood' READ MORE>>.

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Hulu Adds Captions Search

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Los Angeles-based online video site Hulu announced today that the firm has added a new feature which allows users to search the captions of the shows on its service. According to the site, users can search from the captions on show, through a "captions" tab under any video with captioning. READ MORE>>.

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Disney Invests In Hulu

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The Walt Disney Company is the latest firm to invest in online video aggregator Hulu , saying this morning that it has agreed to join NBC Universal, New Corporation, and Providence Equity Partners as a joint venture partner in the site. Tags: streaming media capital venture content video hulu walt disney. READ MORE>>.

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