Netflix to stream licensed short-form videos from BuzzFeed, Condé Nast, and other digital publishers starting August 3rd
By
Stevie Bonifield
Summary
Netflix will begin hosting licensed video content from digital media publishers like BuzzFeed, Condé Nast, Hearst Magazines, People Inc, and Tastemade starting August 3rd. The deal includes both previously published videos and new ongoing series, typically 3-20 minutes long, that would have originally appeared on YouTube or other online platforms. Examples include Architectural Digest's "Open Door" and Vanity Fair's "Lie Detector Test." The move allows Netflix subscribers to access internet video content without leaving the platform.
Source
Key quotes
· 1 pulledAs Netflix puts it, the deal will allow subscribers to watch content 'from around the Internet without having to leave Netflix.'
You might also wanna read
Netflix Inks Video Deal With Leading Publishers Including THR and Other Penske Media Brands, Condé Nast, Hearst and People
Netflix Signs Video Licensing Deals with Variety, Rolling Stone, and Other Major Publishers
Netflix has secured video licensing deals with major publishing groups including Penske Media's PMX unit (Variety, Rolling Stone, etc.), Buz
Netflix dabbles in shorter video content with its new set of publisher deals with Variety, others
Netflix struggles to compete with YouTube's free content model through paid subscriptions
Netflix is attempting to compete with YouTube by adding more user-generated-style content, including video podcasts and potentially other fr
Netflix Releases Open Source Test Content for Technology Prototyping
Netflix has developed open source test content (documentary, live action, and animation) to serve as a common reference for prototyping cutt

Comments
Sign in to join the conversation.
No comments yet. Be the first.