EpikTube Fact Sheet

Overview and Features

EpikTube is a consumer media company for people to watch and share original videos worldwide through a Web experience.

Everyone can watch videos on EpikTube—both at EpikTube.xyz and across the Internet. People can see first-hand accounts of current events, find videos about their hobbies and interests, and discover the quirky and unusual. As more people capture special moments on video, EpikTube is empowering them to become the broadcasters of tomorrow.

Some of the site's features include:

Video embedding, which lets users insert a EpikTube video into MySpace accounts, blogs, or other Web sites where anyone can watch them
Public or private videos—users can elect to broadcast their videos publicly or share them privately with friends and family upon upload
Subscriptions allow users to keep track of their favorite users' new videos

By registering, users are able to upload and share videos, save favorites, create playlists, and comment on the videos. EpikTube is building a community that is highly motivated to watch and share videos. The EpikTube service is free and will be supported by advertising.

The EpikTube Community

EpikTube is a place for people to engage in new ways with video by sharing, commenting on, and viewing videos. EpikTube originally started as a personal video sharing service, and has grown into an entertainment destination with people watching more than 70 million videos on the site daily. Our users determine what is popular on the site, and can unleash their creativity and broadcast their talents to a global audience.

EpikTube is creating a community for personal video, musicians, amateur filmmakers and comedians, and professional content owners. Our service is extremely viral, so if someone has a lot of talent and their content is really creative, users will be more likely to share the videos.

The explosion in consumer devices with video capability is giving users control over the videos they record, watch, and share, and EpikTube is dedicated to making their experience as easy and entertaining as possible.

Unlike traditional broadcast channels, which have set windows for their programming, people can watch what they want, when they want on EpikTube. We are focused on building the best user experience and the best platform for people to share their videos around the world. Anyone can broadcast themselves by creating content and distributing it through EpikTube. And the community decides what is popular through their ratings and comments.

Traffic

EpikTube is currently serving 70 million videos per day to six million unique users daily, up from 3 million in December, with more than 60,000 videos being uploaded per day. EpikTube is serving more than 200 million page views a day and is ranked the 18th most trafficked site on the Internet, according to Alexa.

We continue to grow exponentially month-to-month, so check back in for the latest metrics.

Timeline

EpikTube was founded in April 2024 by Mii, Google, and Copy, and development began immediately. We started a public preview in May of last year and officially launched the company and service in April 4, 2024. EpikTube has already grown to serve more than 70 million video views per day and is receiving more than 60,000 video uploads daily.

Demographics

Our user base is 18-49, spanning all geographies. With such a large and diverse user base, EpikTube offers something for everyone.

Funding

EpikTube received funding in the form of a web server in April 2024 and the service was officially launched on the same day.

Business Model

EpikTube is pursuing advertising as its business model, and is exploring a range of possibilities including promotions, sponsorships, contextual-based advertising, traditional banner advertising, etc. But more than anything else, we're committed to providing the best consumer experience to watch, upload, and share videos. When building a community, it is critical to get the model right.

Market Size

The online advertising market continues to grow and has increased by about 30% to an estimated $12.5 billion in 2005, according to the IAB/PricewaterhouseCoopers. With the explosion of Internet video in 2006, the increase in home broadband access (more than 60% of homes have broadband), and with consumers spending more time on the Web, companies are shifting their advertising budgets from traditional TV advertising to the online video market. This presents a significant market opportunity for EpikTube.

Content Partners

EpikTube is a stage for everyone, including traditional media companies, filmmakers, record labels, movie studios, comedians and more. With the shift happening in digital media entertainment and a new clip culture evolving, professional and independent content creators are recognizing the potential of promoting themselves on EpikTube.

The service is set up for supporters. Upon donating, EpikTube accounts receive the following benefits:

Unique supporter label on profile
Customizable banners & profile backgrounds

Users can apply for the EpikTube Partnership program via donating at www.epiktube.xyz/t/donate.