Betting on Black20

May 10, 2007 by Jeff Jarvis

disclosures, Exploding_TV, idolcritic, prezvid

I’ve just invested in Black20, an energetic and creative new small-TV company that is sure to grow big. Virginia Heffernan wrote a great piece telling their story so rather than try to tell it again, I’ll just say go there. And go watch some Black20 videos. These guys are talented, funny, ambitious, smart, and tireless. I’ve just invested in the studio of the future.

Other investors and amounts aren’t being announced — sorry, Staci, Rafat, Om, and Liz.

I have been blathering a lot about exploding TV. But I am putting my money and time where my mouth is with my own small video venture — so far producing IdolCritic and PrezVid — and with my investment in Black20. The new means to produce and distribute — contrasted with the incredible cost of the old ways — opens up incredible opportunity. Keep an eye on the guys at Black20.

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David

Jeff,

Incredible opportunity for what? Income, prestige, influence? There’s no viable video ad model yet. It’s fun, light-hearted entertainment but there are tens of thousands of other people out there with the same ideas and nothing to show for it.
chico haas

Wayne’s World, excellent.
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http://getaroundguide.blogspot.com darrenh

I see no reason that stuff this good and this funny won’t find a revenue stream down the line. I check Black 20 almost every day after discovering it here, hoping there will be something new to watch. If they can keep up the quality, and keep the cameras rolling, I gotta believe the revenue will folo. It’s that good.
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http://www.flvorful.com jason

@David: This site allows you to monetize videos: http://www.flvorful.com. It’s just a matter of time before more come to light.
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