SE JOURNAL BLOG — Oct 10 — Here are some random snippets from the call.
Google CEO Eric Schmidt:
* This is the next step in the evolution of the Internet. It’s a natural next step and one that’s
very exciting for Google, YouTube and their users.
* There was a clear winner on the social networking side of video (in response to question re why
did Google want to buy YouTube).
* This is just the beginning of the online video revolution.
* This is just one of many investments Google will be making in online video.
YouTube Co-Founder Chad Hurley:
* We’ve always respected copyright owners’ rights. Copyright holders benefit from our site.
* We’ll remain independent and now have the resources to sharpen our focus and build a new
platform. (Answer in response to a question about why did YouTube sell after saying it was not for
sale.)
Eric Schmidt also characterized YouTube as a "global media platform." It was also interesting how Google speakers (Eric, Sergei) tried to distinguish Google video from YouTube as being in a different category of sites ( i.e., social networks). FULL ARTICLE @ SEARCH ENGINE JOURNAL BLOG