I like the Revision 3 model of product placement/embedded sponsorship. It doesn't break the experience and even though I can fast forward, I don't 99% of the time. It's basically the way broadcast TV started out with advertisers. - Paul Reynolds

I tend to agree about the product placement thing. At least with product placements I don't feel "interrupted." Same idea with podcasts, I'd much rather an embedded ad. - Steve Spalding

TOREAD - Marcos Marado

Product placement or embedded. Check out http://www.overlay.tv, we're working in that space right now. Would love feedback. - John Duff

@John I like the basic idea but watching a video or two I felt like things were flying at me a little too much. I can't really describe it but especially with the box ads, something felt a little out of place. I really liked those circular ones though. - Steve Spalding

Thanks for the input Steve. We're actually completely redesigning things right now, going to be up in a couple weeks. All the 'ads' are user generated so they don't need to fly around like that. Check out http://jlmgirl.blogspot.com/ for some really well made Overlays. If you'd like a sneak peak at what we're doing for the relaunch let me know and I'll put you in touch with someone here. - John Duff

I'd love to check it out. Thanks John! - Steve Spalding

Noticed you've already been exchanging tweets with our CEO, Rob Lane, I'll let him know you're interested. - John Duff

Thanks John - Steve Spalding