Google and YouTube... Buyout?
- Written by Stephanie
- 8:14 PM
- Add Your Comments (1)
There's some buzz going around that Google is going to buyout the mammoth digital video hosting website, YouTube. Find out why this acquisition may be a boon for voice actors.
The Wall Street Journal reports that Google has been in talks with YouTube, discussing the potential of overtaking the popular video website that allows people to upload video content to the web for mass distribution and observation.
The figure we're looking at? $1.6 Billion.
This isn't the first foray Google has made into the world of broadcast and multimedia. Remember this? After announcing that radio advertisements were soon to be on the Google menu, it isn't much of a surprise that video advertisements would be next on the search engine company's to-do list.
Video is a visual medium with an audio component. When the tape is rolling (or animation is generated, for that matter), the natural progression is to include voice-overs, wouldn't you agree?
If Google buys out YouTube, the world will see more advertisements and in turn hear more voice-overs to accompany those ads online.
This potential acquisition could be a major boon to the voice industry and another product offering in your toolkit of services.
If you're interested in keeping tabs on this story or would like to learn more, check out what Marshall Kirkpatrick had to say about the Wall Street Journal's report on Google's speculative acquisition of YouTube at Michael Arrington's website, Techcrunch.com.
Keep your eye on this one. I know we are!
Cheers,
Stephanie
Leave a Comment
Popular Items
Let's Hear It For Working Class Voice Over Talent!
3 Ways To Get Public Recognition For Your Work at Voices.com
Safe Business Practices For Freelancers
Behind the Scenes: The Making of a Job Posting
Important Update to SurePay Service
Clarification On The Status of Job Postings
Voices.com Shines on the PROFIT Hot 50!
Voices.com Interview with Alicyn Packard of the Mr. Men Show







Comments
Hi there,
Google did buy YouTube! This could get very interesting, ladies and gentlemen...
Stephanie