http://www.beet.tv/2008/10/howcast-gets-2.html The how-to video site Howcast has raised $2 million in additional first-round funding from private individuals, bringing its total to $10 million, Camille Ricketts at VentureBeat reports. Andy interviewed co-founders Jason Liebman and David Blackman earlier this year, a month or so after the company launched. I republished the video above. In her piece, Ricketts breaks down the competition in the how-to video market. Other major players include WonderHowTo, Instructables, VideoJug, and 5min. Howcast has distribution deals with heavyweights like AOL, MySpace, YouTube, and Verizon Fios TV, but this might not be enough to differentiate it, she writes. As it tries to pull ahead in a crowded market, additional funding certainly won't hurt its chances. Liebman will participate in Beet.TV's online video roundtable taking place Oct. 28 in the msnbc.com digital cafe at 30 Rockefeller Plaza. --Kelsey Blodget, Associate Producer

So you've busted out of prison. What's next?

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Ex-Googlers Launch Ad-Friendly "How To" Content Play -- Jet Blue is Onboard

Co-founders Jason Liebman and Daniel Blackman, along with other Google alumni, have raised $8 million and launched HowCast a new company that produces and distributes "how to videos" on a range of topics.

Howcast Recently, Beet.TV visited Jason and Daniel for a tour of their Manhattan offices and to talk about the sector and progress at the company which launched in February.

They explain that content is arranged around some 1400 categories. Jason explains that creating subject-specific is important to advertisers. They told me that Jet Blue has become an advertiser for travel-related clips.

The videos are produced in-house and licensed from others. Also, the company has launched a platform for pro-sumer videographers to apply and submit "how to videos" for pay. This content creation platform sounds similar in ways to Current TV and TurnHere.

-- Andy Plesser

Posted on Saturday, March 22, 2008

The Howcast Network is a collaborative production environment that connects filmmakers, experts, and businesses around how-to videos.

Imagine an ever-expanding universe of how-to knowledge, created for you and by you. That's Howcast.

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This screencast or video tutorial shows how to register for Howcast.com.

Whether you want to commemorate a special event or just keep the dust off mementos, a shadow box is a great way to show off your treasures.

Do loved ones look skeptical when you tell them your New Year's resolutions? Make this the year they finally stick.

Nothing beats a Champagne tower for old-world eleganceâ??so long as you construct it so it doesnâ??t fall down!

Pole dancing has gone mainstream, and was even featured on an episode of Oprah! Here are a few basic moves to help you get into the act.

You donâ??t even have to turn on the oven to make these deliciousâ??and super-easyâ??chocolate treats.

A quality artificial Christmas tree can be almost as beautiful as a natural tree—and can save you a lot of time, money, and effort.

How to have a snow ball fight

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According to Jewish tradition, after the Maccabees’ victory over the Greeks, there was only enough oil to burn for one day in the Temple. Miraculously the oil burned for eight days. Lighting the Hanukkah menorah commemorates this miracle.

Shed pounds with the Morning Banana Diet, the weight loss program that's so big in Japan, it's caused banana shortages!

Add some fizzle and sizzle to bath time with a homemade bath bomb.

You’re not a social deviant, you just have a taste for the unusual. And fruit.

You’ve just heard those 3 magic words, but you’re not sure what to do next. Fear not—this should help.

You never know when you'll have to defend yourself against one of these bloodsuckers, so be prepared to bring a vampire to his knees.

There's nothing more heart-wrenching—and, let's face it, sometimes nerve-wracking— than a wailing infant. Here are a few ways to soothe your sweet little crybaby.

No, the Cat-Cow is not a mythological creature: This pose bows the spine like an old cow and then arches it like a frightened cat. Whether you choose to meow or moo is up to you.

As unusual as it may sound, peanuts cause 80 percent of fatal and near-fatal allergy attacks. Protect yourself with some precautionary steps.

Save some energy for the end of this process—you'll need it to puff the breath of life into your adorable little bunny.

Jamel et Gad Elmaleh expliquent un mot: La tour Eiffel. Ca se passe dans les fous d'humour, une émission de France2.
Invités: Eric et Ramzy, Dominique Farrugia.

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It's Election Day, but you're far, far away from home. If you want to get to the polls without actually being at the polls, you'll need to file an absentee ballot.

Like looking for lost treasure? There's no need to break the bank for a high-end metal detector — just dig through your junk drawer!

While most of cocktail society seems to agree that the martini reigns as the ultimate cocktail, the manhattan runs a close second.

You know you should carpool and take public transportation—it’s just not always practical. But if you have to drive, there are ways you can save gas, money, and the environment.

Uh... did you just sit in a patch of poison ivy? Yeah you did! Now what?

No AC? Before you die of heatstroke, try these cool tricks.

Tired of spending $20 at the carnival to get a teddy bear worth $2.99? Here’s how to beat the carnies at their own games.

Flight attendants get hit on all the time, so if you want your sincere interest to stand out, you'll have to set yourself apart from the crowd.

There's nothing more frustrating than getting into your car, turning the key, and—nothing. The good news is that a quick jump-start is just a jumper cable away.

Shock occurs when there is an insufficient amount of blood flowing through the body. It's often the result of a serious illness or injury, such as from a car accident. It's a life-threatening condition—you'll need to act fast.

Is there someone you like, but the person doesn't see you that way—or doesn't see you at all? What you need is a plan to get your would-be lover to kiss you.

Ever hear that what counts is not what you know, but who you know? Practice networking and before long you'll know just what's what and who's who.

True to its name, this rolled sushi was invented in California by an enterprising Japanese sushi chef in the early 1970s.

Pedicures aren't just for pampered pooches—your dog is descended from wolves, but her nails don't have the chance to wear down as they would in the wild. A regular clipping every three or four weeks will save her from painful ingrown nails and sore paws.

Are you getting the whole truth and nothing but? The answer may be lying right in front of you.

Want a heads up next time that annoyingly chirpy coworker is heading over for some annoyingly chirpy chitchat? Rig up this little system and you'll never be caught off-guard again.

Are you a good kisser? Anyone can be, with the right technique.

It's the reason you were created. You might as well start practicing.