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Content
Aggregator – (In terms of Interactive TV & VOD)
– Content
collector and often distributor to network operators who then offer it
to their
customers. IN
DEMAND
is an example. In terms of the web this can include search
engine
portals that collect and offer content, such as Google and Yahoo. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aggregator
VOD/PPV
Content Aggregator – (VOD
Aggregator, VOD Aggregation) – Collecting programming that will be
offered via pay per view and/or video on demand.
Perhaps enhancing, packaging, encoding, asset management and/or
transport
to
video service providers is also (or partially) provided by the Aggregator. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aggregator
Subscription-based Aggregator - Fee-based membership portals for specialized content. The content may be collected from members, from third party providers looking for an outlet, etc. It's growing in popularity due to Internet TV/IPTV. For examples see The Internet TV & Business Index™.  Visit the ITV Institute for more
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