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Rocketboom Inks Seven-Figure Distribution Deal With Sony

(Posted on  TechCrunch  2 months ago)

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… (visit source article)
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