Barbwires

Barbwires is an independent, wholly owned Internet entertainment media organization.
Conceived early in late 1990s, and launched in 2000 with Video Streaming.
Radiostorm.Com founding preceded Barbwires.Com by Baker two years prior in 1998.
Radiostorm aligned with Atlantic Records to produce Creed Radio and other artist based promotions through the help of an Atlantic A&R Exec working for AOL Inc.
It was always Barbwires intent and Baker's to provide video streaming based on proven on-demand technology. At this time VideoShare occupied the same facility as Baker & Donahue's Radiostorm. At a time when Radiostorm was relying on CPM revenue, purchase of internet advertiser platforms was secured by a large purchase and ad impression revenue dropped beyond viability in 2004, causing Radiostorm to close operation.
From initial testing with various video streaming technologies, including CuSeeMe and Real based products in the mid to late 90s, Barbwires eventually chose Microsoft's streaming platform and server structure due to its ability to protect content and artist creation and began video streaming operation in 2000 using Microsoft encoded video for streaming.
Due to a lack of accessible video content, it was deemed local camera teams would film live venue location performances. Working with a small number of clubs in Cambridge and Worcester to form a cooperative relationship, weekly performances were captured and edited for streaming on Barbwires.Com.
Ownership & management
Barbwires was conceived, built and designed by Mark Baker.
Originally conceived as a video extension to potential partnership with Radiostorm, it was founded instead as a completely separate entity owned and funded by Baker.
Philosophy & Promotion
Barbwires supports non commercial & independent working musicians and artists. Our philosophy is to assist in as positive way possible, artists facing a challenging and competitive marketplace.
Funding and operations
Barbwires operational funding, and ownership is private and held by initial investors.
Programming
Barbwires operates several stations with various programming and genre.
Recognition & Cultural significance
Local interaction and out reach to performing musicians was the inspiration for launching barbwires.com site with Barbwires Video and later Barbwires Radio in 2000.
Broadcasting & Live Engagement
Barbwires primarily broadcasts live over the internet in a variety of streaming formats and qualities (speed). Format is currently MP3 based with metadata and portal listings. Barbwires suspended video local coverage in 2010 and expanded the radio portion of its broadcasting. In 2016, Barbwires re-introduced video support and integrated theatrical video presentation into its site presence.

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