YouTube Finally Makes Some Videos 'Shoppable'

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Thursday, May 16, 2013
TRENDING STORIES IN VIDEO Chase Jarvis Turns Dream Into a Photo for Samsung Series 9 Hulu Adds New Original Shows Melinda Gates to New Grads: Online Connections Are Crucial ALL STORIES IN VIDEO YouTube Finally Makes Some Videos 'Shoppable' Wednesday, May 15, 2013 3:22 PM Lauren Indvik Marketers have long been experimenting with "shoppable" videos, partnering with third-party technology providers to allow viewers to click on, say, a handbag in a music video or a lipstick in a makeup how-to to pull up product information and even make a purchase. Now, Google is releasing a "channel gadget" that brings some of that functionality to YouTube. Here's Why These 6 Videos Went Viral Wednesday, May 15, 2013 10:34 AM Seth Fiegerman A video is never guaranteed to go viral, but a few factors make it significantly more likely. In the first few months of 2013, viral videos covered all kinds of topics: a serious look at female self-esteem, a silly competition between two Star Trek actors, and more.		TOP STORIES TODAY YouTube Finally Makes Some Videos 'Shoppable' Track Down Gatsby in This 8-Bit Web Game Here's Why These 6 Videos Went Viral Watch the First Trailer for Sci-Fi Comedy 'The World's End' Watch the Trailers for ABC's 12 Upcoming New Shows TOP TOPICS Watercooler 259 followers Video 4,471 followers Viral Video 1,262 followers Business 43,197 followers Mobile 5,901 followers Lifestyle 504 followers Gadgets 9,130 followers Apps And Software 1,489 followers Social Media 82,446 followers World 1,049 followers
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