ABC.com uses Kyte Platform to power ‘Lost’ Theories Campaign

ABC.com is using the Kyte Platform to power a cool, new branded UGC campaign for the hit show “Lost.”

Fans of the show can go to the Lost Theories website, sign up, and upload their own video theories about what’s going on in the show and what will happen in the next episode.

Once a video is uploaded, the ABC.com staff uses the Kyte Dashboard’s multi-level moderation feature to approve or decline the video before it appears on the site.

Once a video has been approved and is live on the site, viewers can use the Kyte Platform’s ratings feature to rate the video.

So what do you think will happen next on Lost? Upload your theory today!

Eric Benet takes fans through the streets of Japan

Grammy-nominated soul singer Eric Benet is currently on tour in Japan and has been using his Kyte channel to provide fans with authentic, raw video as he travels around the country.

In his latest video, he uses Kyte Mobile Producer to stream as he’s walking through the Harajuku fashion district in Tokyo, giving fans a glimpse of what its like in the trend setting city.

You can follow Eric's travels by checking out his channel on his website.

Domo arigato Eric!

How to Create Custom Thumbnails for your Kyte shows

Hey Kyte Partners,

Have you ever wondered how to create a compelling, relevant, thumbnail image that will encourage viewers to check out your latest Kyte show? Well, we've put together a short video on how to create and upload custom thumbnails using the Kyte Dashboard. Mouse over the player and click the "full screen" icon at the bottom right of the player to watch the demo in full screen mode.

We encourage you to use the Kyte Dashboard to create custom thumbnails that will help maximize views of your Kyte shows.  Because after all, a picture is worth a thousand words and the right thumbnail could be worth thousands of show views!

Turkish soccer fans get exclusive content with Kyte

Turkish telco Avea is partnering with one of the premiere soccer teams in the Turkish champions league, Fenerbahce, on a cool new service called Fenercell that will give consumers exclusive, behind the scenes access to their favorite Fenerbahce players.

Consumers that purchase the new Fenercell SIM card will be able to access a special site, powered by Kyte, that shows behind the scenes video and pictures that the Fenerbahce players have uploaded to the Kyte channel.

Frank Musik Kytes his “Live & Lost” Tour

Universal Music artist Frank Musik is using Kyte to document an unprecedented, fully interactive, tour.

In partnership with MySpace and UK broadcast station Channel 4, Frank Musik’s “Live & Lost” tour allows fans to watch performances and communicate directly with the rising star as he travels around the UK.

The Live & Lost Tour will be the subject of a Channel 4 show, which will be broadcast in its entirety in April.

Fans can follow the tour on Frank’s Kyte channel on his website and MySpace page.