An American journalist, Amanda Congdon is famous for her work on Internet video programs such as "Rocketboom", "Amanda Across America" and a weekly video podcast for ABC.
Rocketboom, the daily video blog, is turning over its distribution and ad sales to Sony Pictures Television in return for a seven-figure guarantee plus a share of revenues. Rocketboom will be distributed on Sony's Crackle video site, as well as across other Sony platforms such as the PS3, PSP, and Bravia I-Link TVs.
Publ.Date : Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:24:00 GMTIt took a couple of years and few crises but Rocketboom is set to take off. Founder Andrew Baron just inked a seven-figure plus revenue-sharing deal with Sony to distribute the webcast across its properties, including Crackle.com, Playstation 3, Playstation Portable, Bravia i-Link and syndicated network of 3rd party distributors. read more
Publ.Date : Wed, 06 Aug 2008 16:16:23 GMTRocketboom creator Andrew Baron eschewed the norm by going for a distribution deal rather than raising venture capital, which he says hasn't helped video start-ups anyway.
Publ.Date : Tue, 05 Aug 2008 16:46:53 GMTSony Pictures Television acquired the rights to carry the granddaddy of all Web shows, “Rocketboom,” in what is reportedly a seven-figure deal. Under the agreement, Sony Pictures Television will manage the distribution of the Web news show and also carry it on Sony’s Web video site Crackle.com.
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Publ.Date : Wed, 06 Aug 2008 02:33:57 GMT
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Amanda has appeared on CSI, The Chris Rock Show (on HBO), a Showtime pilot and Cake Presents.
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