Topic: Jason Kilar

Hulu Scores with its Super Bowl Ad, Featuring Alec Baldwin and his Freaky New Diet

Until Sunday, late in the fourth quarter of the Super Bowl, Hulu had never run a TV ad. Although it’s a joint startup created by Fox and NBC Universal, the launch last March wasn’t accompanied by a big splashy campaign on one or ...READ»

Hulu CEO Is "Not Averse" to an Even Pricier Ad-Free Subscription

Hulu's CEO said in a chat yesterday that he's not averse to looking at ad-free models for his service, above and beyond Hulu Plus--but watching Hulu without ads will come at a price. A steeper price, that is.READ»

Can Hulu Save Traditional TV?

Can Jason Kilar and his hit site Hulu save traditional TV from itself while remaking it for the future?READ»

• The Fast Company 50 - 2009: Hulu
• The Wild World of Web TV
• Cut the Cable: All-Time Top 10 TV Shows on Hulu

Why Bitbop, Fox's Mobile Video Subscription Service, Is No Hulu

A video subscription service for smartphones is to be launched at CTIA today by Fox Mobile Group, owned by that champion of the free Internet, Rupert Murdoch. (Can I just say how amazing it is to have Peyote on your cornflakes each ...READ»

Rumor: Hulu to Test Subscription Model on the iPad

Well, isn't this a doozy: The New York Times reports that Hulu may test out a new paid subscription model on the iPad. Is it possible, or even a good idea?READ»

New Media Stars Dominate Fortune’s 40 Under 40

Recently, Fortune magazine released its annual list of 40 rising business stars under the age of 40. While there was sure to be a few media gurus in the mix, given today’s focus on social and digital media networks, 16 major players from areas of digital media and online technology are featured – making up 40 percent of the list. From Google and Hulu to Facebook and Twitter, some of business’ most...READ»

In Only One Year, Hulu Becomes Fourth Largest Video Site in U.S.

Brains! That must be the secret to Hulu rocketing up to being the fourth largest video site in the U.S. in February, right? That's what Alec Baldwin told us in this creative Super Bowl ad, which may also have had something to do ...READ»

• The Fast Company 50 - #3 Hulu

Cable TV Muscles Into Internet Distribution, Remains Scared of Competition [Update]

Comcast, Time Warner, Viacom and other big players are in talks to transform how some TV shows are "broadcast" to the public. The rumor is that subscribers may soon be able to get favorite series online. Programming ...READ»

News Corp's Murdoch Bites iTunes' Ankles

"We're in final discussions with a number of publishers, device makers, and technology companies. We will soon develop an innovative subscription model to deliver digital content to consumers wherever and whenever they want it," Murdoch said. Whatever it is, it will live or die by its payment method.READ»

Open Thread: How Could Blockbuster Reinvent Itself to Become Relevant Again?

Blockbuster is currently searching for a new CEO. Who should they select? How can Blockbuster remake itself to compete with Netflix, Redbox, Apple, and the whole slew of companies that caused its demise?READ»

Will Hulu Get a Pay Wall in 2010?

Looks like the concept of paying for online content is getting a boost from a slightly unexpected quarter: Rumors are abounding that free Internet TV portal Hulu will erect at least a partial pay wall sometime next year. As rumors ...READ»