Otter Media, the recently rebranded video-focused joint venture between AT&T and Chernin Group, has acquired Demand Media’s Creative Bug, the companies announced today. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Otter Media has access to about $500 million in funding between its two parent companies, which will be used to acquire, invest, and launch streaming video services. Basically, it wants to find the next Netflix — or rather, the next “Netflix of…” something.
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The move adds to Otter Media’s portfolio of video sites, including its majority stake in anime streaming video service Crunchyroll.
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