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AOL Launches Video Network AOL On

By TechTaffy Desk

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AOL has launched AOL On, a platform of AOL’s complete video offerings and a curated video hub for consumers. AOL On offers video across 14 content channels including food, business, entertainment, style, tech, travel, health and others. The videos can be seen across desktops, tablets, mobile devices and connected TVs.

AOL On has a library of some 320,000 short-form videos created by more than 1,000 publishers and AOL. Celebrities like Nina Garcia, Rachel Roy, Heidi Klum, Adrian Grenier, Erin Fetherston, Marc Forgione, Sam Talbot and Christine Vachon have already signed on to curate AOL On playlists, says the company.

The AOL On Network is comprised of the former AOL Video, goviral, StudioNow and AOL HD brands.

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