Justin.TV Opens Network Offering the Best Live Video Online

Justin.tv, the leader in live video online, announced today that it has opened its network, making the power of live video available to everyone. With just a computer, a web cam and an Internet connection, anyone can broadcast high quality video for free, making Justin.tv the ultimate destination site for viewing the most compelling and entertaining live content from around the world.

"Clip-based video serves a purpose, but it is limiting and today's Internet generation is always striving for more freedom," said Justin Kan, co-founder of Justin.tv. "Justin.tv takes online video to the next level by giving people a live interactive stage to speak to the world."

"Justin.tv is democratizing live video. Before today, the power to broadcast live was reserved for major news networks and large corporations. Justin.tv now gives the average person access to this influential medium," said Michael Seibel, co-founder and CEO of Justin.tv. "Justin.tv is opening the world and giving people the opportunity to share experiences in real time. You no longer need to imagine what it would be like to witness the protests in Myanmar, camp out at Burning Man or even spend a day in the life of your favorite movie star"

Justin.tv combines a strong viewer community, customizable channel pages, full video archives, and an easy-to-browse front-page to offer viewers and broadcasters endless opportunities and a wide-array of content.

The Justin.tv network supports broadcasts of all types including:

  • Lifecasting: Share your life online 24/7.
  • Backstage Pass: Become "almost famous" as you get an insider's look at a band's life on the road.
  • News: Take blogging and reporting to the next level
  • Live Shopping: Enhance your online store by interacting with your customers live.
  • Cooking: Broadcast your inner "Iron Chef."
  • Justin.tv makes it easy to find interesting content:

  • Channel surf on the Justin.tv front-page
  • Use search to find exciting live and archived content.
  • Browse through the most popular viewer-submitted highlights and episodes such as: live backstage at CW's One Tree Hill, the launch of the iPhone covered by Gizmodo and more.
  • Join a chat room and ask the community for their favorites.
  • About Justin.tv

    Founded in October 2006, Justin.tv is a leader in live video online. Created to address the challenge of putting a single live broadcast on the Web, Justin.tv is now the premier online network for broadcasting and viewing live video. Justin.tv makes it easy to broadcast in the format that was previously limited to major news networks and large corporations -- anyone with a computer, web cam and an Internet connection can now create live video. Check out the destination site for interesting, entertaining and unique live content from around the world. Broadcast and watch at www.justin.tv.