<![CDATA[Jeremy Allaire’s Radio :
The theme of the “democratization of media” is one that goes all the way back to my origin interests in the Internet, and to some of the important ideas that framed and drove ColdFusion, and Allaire’s other software franchises. We’re onto the next phase of experiences on the Internet, and the much richer and expressive medium of video.
Jeremy, who founded Allaire, which was sold to Macromedia, has launched an IP-network video content distribution network. I completely agree with the sentiment they offer on the home page of the Brightcove site: “Content owners, video rights-holders and independent producers will get an empowering new direct-to-consumer distribution channel, creating more flexible business models and a greater share of the profit margin than they can achieve from traditional distribution channels.” It’s incredibly important that people with great ideas, great content and who have been stuck under the costs of working with highly integrated media distribution companies, get the chance to sell directly to the people who want to see or hear their stuff. Watch Brightcove’s blog for the company’s public development….]]>