OVGuide
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OVGuide is a website aggregator which allowed users to find online video content. The company was acquired by FOTV Media Networks Inc. for over $10M in 2016.
and video search engine
David Bohnett, Chairman
OVGuide logo | |
Type of site | Online video website directory and video search engine |
|---|---|
| Owner | FOTV Media Networks, Inc. |
| Created by | Dale Bock, Founder David Bohnett, Chairman |
| URL | www.ovguide.com |
| Registration | Not required for most services |
| Launched | July 2006 |
Included sites
Sites are submitted by users and selected based on editorial review. Once a site is approved for inclusion, it is categorized according to its niche content. Editors do not review specific video titles, but look at the overall quality of a site, such as checking for enough unique video content, potential spyware, excessive ads, or other factors which would make a video site unacceptable for inclusion.
Special events
In 2009, OVGuide participated as one of the exclusive live streamers of Leeza Gibbons' 'A Night to Make a Difference' an Oscar dinner and charity celebration, the first time an Academy Awards Oscar Party was streamed online.
Acquisitions
In 2010 OVGuide acquired IBeatYou. The total deal was worth $2.975M, with $1.487M in earnout. IBeatYou was later acquired from OVGuide by Photobucket in an all-stock transaction.
Live Matrix was acquired by OVGuide in early 2012. Sanjay Reddy replaced Peter Lee as CEO.
