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Next New Networks, AOL Ink Distribution Deal

Next New Networks will begin distributing over 2,000 episodes of its shows via AOL Video.

Niche video content distributor Next New Networks has inked its first deal with a major portal, as the startup firm plans to begin distributing over 2,000 episodes of a host of its shows via AOL Video.

The company, which launched roughly a year ago with plans to launch over 100 narrowly focused Web video channels, has embraced a wide open distribution strategy in its early stages, posting content on its own channels, as well as major social network video hubs like YouTube, MySpace and Bebo.

Now, the company, which features channels aimed at animation fans, car junkies, pet lovers and political satire seekers, will deliver content from 12 different networks to AOL Video’s various channels. In addition, AOL will establish a stand-alone Next New Networks category on its video site.

Among the channels set to receive placement on AOL Video is Barely Political- the genesis of the popular I Got a Crush … on Obama music video clip.

Also joining AOL’s lineup are the comic book themed Pulp Secret and the independent film lover-aimed Indy Mogul.