Google is making another foray into brand advertising with the introduction of "Gadget Ads," rich media units that include video clips, games, maps and real-time news feeds. Google is uniting several of its products with the unit, allowing advertisers to host videos on YouTube.
YouTube to Be Blocked in Turkey, Court Says
A Turkish court is ordering telecom authorities to block access to YouTube over videos that allegedly insulted the country's leaders, including Turkey's founding father Mustafa Kemal Ataturk. YouTube says it is "ready to cooperate with Turkish authorities to resolve the dispute."
http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5hfHKX64_DfCxgW8PEZjgbHFlA9sg
GodTube: The Fastest Growing Web Site
GodTube, a YouTube for Christians, is the fastest growing site on the Internet in August, growing 973%, according to comScore. GodTube lets users, preferably Christians, upload and share videos. Meanwhile, JewTube, a YouTube for Jews, is facing a trademark lawsuit from Google.
http://venturebeat.com/2007/09/18/religious-social-networks-on-the-rise/
