Comments on: Hulu exceeding plan, embraces affiliates

By: discreet_chaos

discreet_chaos — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 19:40:56 +0000

I don’t know if anyone’s coming back here to read the comments to this older post, but just in case someone from Hulu is so motivated…

In the original post, Cory made mention of the fact that you could type “Lost” into the Hulu search engine and be pointed toward the ABC site. And, I’ve said or have implied a couple of times that my family is now watching more television online than we are on the actual set.

I’ve really been a big fan of Hulu, since I first was admitted to the beta and now I sometimes use it as a babysitter because I’m reroofing the house and there’s a few old shows that I can pull up for my kids, so that they’ll be distracted or out of the way.

The other day, I decided to introduce my daughter to “Wonder Woman” (w/ Lynda Carter) and I knew it was available through AOL’s In2TV subsidiary (which really just redirects back to video.aol), but I decided to try and get there through the Hulu search. My thinking was that I wouldn’t have to point the way to a new site and introduce the idea of all of those shows, but apparently the Hulu search doesn’t include any of AOL’s vast offerings.

Of course it’d be best for me, if Hulu included all of the shows available (for free and to the public) that are hosted by AOL, but I really don’t mind having to go through their site, but if Hulu is going to include their competitors in their search, then they might want to add the stuff from AOL.

By: Charles

Charles — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 01:06:45 +0000

Joel,
I believe that the statement is for people who don’t mind getting their online television for free.

By: Joel

Joel — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:55:29 +0000

The whole “premium content when, where and how they want it.” statement is ridiculous. If I can’t get it a show on iTunes that I have connected to Apple TV it’s not how I want it. NBC stop pouring the Kool-Aid and put your content back on iTunes.

By: Hussman

Hussman — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 12:58:20 +0000

Don, as an example. I type in “Saturday night live justin timberlake” (no quotes)… the first page of results has absolutely no clips of Mr. Timberlake. The first clip is actually an SNL skit with John Belushi.

Unless I’m doing it wrong…

By: Don Day

Don Day — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 17:00:29 +0000

Hussman - can you explain that comment? I’ve been using the search engine in the past few days and find it to be fast, complete and the most comprehensive look at premium video online.

By: Hussman

Hussman — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:47:07 +0000

Nice site and all but their search function is a complete joke.

By: wren

wren — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 11:57:55 +0000

I am sure HULU’s success will be noted by the actual creators and owners of HULU’s “entire content library”. These guys couldn’t pay for a 30 minute pilot if their Blackberry depended on it.

By: Stephan

Stephan — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 03:38:49 +0000

Hmmm.. In their terms of use:

“Hulu is pleased to grant you a limited license to access and make personal, non-commercial use of the Hulu Services. ”

How does an affiliate become distributors of Hulu’s “entire content library” can still keep it personal and non-commercial?

By: Stephan

Stephan — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 03:34:26 +0000

You know, I was look at Hulu the other night, and wondering “I wonder if we can embed their content on our site?” Guess that answers that question… (Yes, I know it is technically possible to embed it.. I was thinking more in terms of use)

By: sam.beal

sam.beal — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 02:40:10 +0000

Hulu is a great product. How do people watch it where it belongs - on the flat panel TV in the living room / den / bedroom?