Who owns the site? Google
—Do they also own any traditional media businesses? No
—What other internet sites do they own?
They do not own another site however they are owned by Google.
—What is its revenue?
YouTube could be generating $440 million in annual revenue at their current volume of videos served. $213 million of that revenue would be passed on to content owners assuming a 65/35 rev share in favour of the content owners. And another $70 million would go to the creators of high quality user generated content. That would leave YouTube with net revenue of $150 million at its current run rate. “http://www.avc.com/a_vc/2006/09/youtubes_potent.html”
What is its overall worth?
Youtube is currently worth $150 million but as it increases frequently it is hard to say exactly how much you tube is worth at this current time.
—Research five key facts about the institution.
1. YouTube is an American public corporation, earning revenue from advertising related to its Internet search.
2. As of March 31, 2009 (2009 -03-31.the company has 20,164 full-time employees. (Google)
3. Three former PayPal employees created YouTube in February 2005 In November 2006, YouTube, LLC was bought by Google Inc. for $1.65 billion,
4. YouTube's early headquarters were situated above a pizzeria and Japanese restaurant in San Mateo, California.
5.Before the launch of YouTube in 2005, there were few simple methods available for ordinary computer users who wanted to post videos online. how ever now thanks to youtube millions off people can.
—Find three quotes (with references) about the institution.
YouTube co-founder Steve Chen told Reuters news agency it was hoped that within 18 months the site would "have every music video ever created".
YouTube hosts homemade videos, but pirated commercial clips can be found. It claims 60% of videos watched online in the US are viewed on YouTube.
"Right now we're trying to very quickly determine how and what the model is to distribute this content and we're very aggressive in assisting the labels in trying to get the content on to YouTube," said Mr Chen.
—Summarise two linked Wikipedia articles (5 bullet points each) that are listed at the end of the main article.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/6411017.stm
a summery of this artical is that it is about all the when google bought youtube for $1.65 billion.
also it says how 1 news channel and 2 entertainment are to be featured on the bbc to help promote it.
http://mashable.com/2007/11/08/youtube-germany/
a summery of this artical is that it was a big deal when youtube finally luached in germany.
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