(19 May 2007 2:20 pm)

MUMBAI: Online TV firm Veoh Networks in the US has signed up content partners.

It has done a deal with new media firm Next New Networks to launch seven new channels on Veoh.com, including Channel Federator, Fast Lane Daily, PulpSecret, ThreadBanger, Veracifier, VoD Cars and the new Indy Mogul Channel with the premiere of the new show Backyard FX.

Next New Networks CEO Herb Scannell says, “We are thrilled to partner with Veoh and offer its viewers the opportunity to see exciting and interesting content from our networks. With the premiere of our latest network, Indy Mogul, we are expanding our ever-growing group of networks.”

Combined with Veoh’s peer-to-peer technology and easy-to-use Veoh Player, fans of these shows can now view this popular video content both on- and offline.

Veoh Networks president John MacDonald says, “We are excited to offer Next New Networks’ original and entertaining programming to our viewers. Combined with Veoh’s peer-to-peer technology and easy-to-use Veoh Player, fans of these shows can now view this popular video content both on- and offline.”

The Next New Networks channels on Veoh.com will be available to view with Veoh’s innovative web applications, offering a downloadable, broadcast quality picture over the Web and include:

Indy Mogul is a network dedicated to DIY filmmakers and film lovers alike. Backyard FX is a ‘how-to’ guide for making film effects on the cheap.

Channel Frederator is a cartoon podcast and serves the coolest and funniest cartoons sent in by users.

Fast Lane Daily is a car news network. Pulp Secret claims to be the world's first network dedicated to comic book news and culture and includes the latest comic book news, interviews, reviews, and more.

ThreadBanger is the first network for people who make their own fashion and includes DIY tips and how-to’s so that you too can create your own style

Veracifier is an alternative channel dedicated to original ideas, reporting and commentary on news of the day. The Veoh Player is a free, quick-to-download desktop application that can turn any fan’s hard drive into a virtual DVR. This application allows users to download and save episodes of their favorite Billboard shows to watch at a later date, with or without an Internet connection. Its unique technology also allows users to subscribe to the series and have new episodes sent directly to their Player as soon as they are posted.

Meanwhile Veoh has also sifned a deal with comedy brand National Lampoon. The National Lampoon brand of sophomoric college comedy to more people in more places than ever before. In addition, it provides National Lampoon advertisers with multiple platforms from which to reach audiences as they will not only benefit from the high trafficked National Lampoon site but also the combined audience that the National Lampoon Video Network sites share.

National Lampoon CEO Daniel Laikin says, "Formation of the National Lampoon Video Network reinforces our commitment to the marketplace, to original comedy content, and to our young adult audience. Our ability to come out of the gate with such a prestigious, broad-based group of distribution partners also reflects a clear acknowledgement that we, our brand, and our content are highly valuable and relevant today," he added.

The National Lampoon Video Network joins the National Lampoon Humour Network as key tentpoles of National Lampoon's online and digital media strategies.