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Always ON Network: The ON Media 100: Top Private Companies of 2010

It’s with great excitement that we introduce the 2010 OnMedia 100. This fresh batch of the hottest emerging companies in digital advertising joins illustrious alumni and gives us a great deal of insight into the coming trends in monetization.

TubeFilter News: IFC Acquires ‘Dinner with the Band,’ From On Networks

Speaking of star chefs with online programs and cable television networks picking up web series, here’s a piece of relevant news that missed our radar: IFC acquired digital media studio ON Networks‘ indie cooking show, Dinner with the Band.

CBS News: Cooking Classes on the Small Screen

For young producers, creating an online show can be a way to showcase talent. Brothers Greg and Darin Bresnitz spent months pitching a show to TV networks that would combine cooking with live music.  "No one took both sides seriously," said Darin Bresnitz, 27. "It would be like good bands and someone making a PB&J, or like Emeril where there's a guest musician like Aaron Neville performing." They also found that since the idea had been tossed around at networks for so many years - but hadn't gained traction - executives were hesitant to take a chance on the concept. 

New York Daily News: SNL Alum Amy Poehler Goes Online with ‘Smart Girls at the Party’

When she wasn't working on "Saturday Night Live" or becoming a mom, Amy Poehler has been working on a series for the Internet called "Smart Girls at the Party," which she said was created to fill a void for positive online entertainment for young girls. That, and because she wanted to have a dance party.

NPR “All Things Considered”: Web TV: Put Down The Remote, Pick Up The Mouse

Watching TV on the computer isn't exactly a new idea, but much has changed in recent years. The television industry was once incredibly restrictive with its content on the Web, preventing clips from shows like Saturday Night Live from appearing anywhere online. But now, clips and even whole episodes are showing up on the Internet — legally — through sites like Hulu, Joost and Babelgum.

Videomaker.com: HD Online Convergence

The convergence of lower-cost HD prosumer camcorders, faster internet connections and improved content delivery networks (CDNs) is leading to a surge in HD video online. With that upswing come opportunities for videographers to bring their work to the masses and draw in more customers.

E! Online: What Did Amy Poehler Get You for Chrismakkuh?

Your present from Santa is here two days early, and it's a surprise treat from Amy Poehler, star of screen and screen! The totally-ready-for-prime-time player—who is married to Arrested Development dude Will Arnett, just became a mom to baby Archie and will be starring in the much-anticipated upcoming NBC comedy from the producers of The Office—got you a web series for Chrismukkah, and she made it herself!

MediaPost: Video Startup Adopts New Business Model