Dailymotion, the worlds largest independent video sharing site,
recently announced Gay & Lesbian as the latest addition
to the sites popular channel line-up. Dailymotion is among the
first video entertainment sites to offer such a channel. Gay
& Lesbian includes a unique blend of specially-selected
content both for and about the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and
transgender) community that serves to entertain and educate
Dailymotion's growing audience in the United States.
Dailymotion's Gay & Lesbian channel explores LGBT
culture through programming that includes music videos, lifestyle
vlogs, sketch and stand-up comedy videos, film trailers, travel
videos, web originals and Hollywood TV programs. Initial
programming include selections from Strand Releasing, Universal
Music, OutDrive.tv and MTV Network's Logo, which offers content
from the 24/7 digital cable channel as well as a federation of
online properties including AfterEllen.com, AfterElton.com,
365gay.com, NewNowNext.com and Downelink.com. As with the sites
existing thematically-categorized channels such as Funny,
Music, News & Politics and Sports &
Extreme, Gay & Lesbian is specially programmed by
Dailymotion's creative managers to feature videos from both
professional content producers as well as Dailymotion's Motionmaker
program for its most creative users. This unique strategy of
combining professional along with user-generated content around
users area of interest is designed to deliver the most well-rounded
selection of content while making it easier for viewers to
discover, view and share the videos they love.
Dailymotion is one of the first major video entertainment sites to
provide a specific area for curated content appealing to the
estimated 12-plus million LGBT Internet users in the US.
