Tout
Tv network for the internet.
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Tout was a social networking and microblogging service that allowed users to post 15-second videos, known as "touts". The company was a spin-off from SRI International, which retained an equity stake in the company.
The service gained significant media attention when public figures, such as Shaquille O'Neal, used the platform to announce their retirement. This led to partnerships with major media outlets like The Wall Street Journal, which used Tout to share video updates from its reporters.
Tout's business model also included providing a video advertising platform for brands, delivering a large volume of video streams to millions of unique viewers monthly. The platform offered scale and brand safety for Fortune 1000 advertisers.
Keywords: microblogging, social network, online video platform, video advertising, user-generated content, real-time information, media, brand safety, content delivery, social media