What they're saying about us

June 2009

Web User (18th June 2009)

"Website Of The Fortnight" Article

The Independent (6th June 2009)

"This site basically has everything on everything in free videos for you to watch and learn, or, as it likes to say "Life Explained. On Film"." Article

May 2009

telegraph.co.uk (5th May 2009)

"Videojug.com is the webs largest video ’how to resource. It has an excellent gardening section." Article

April 2009

The Daily Telegraph (Main) (16th April 2009)

"Five of the best" Article

The Times (Playlist) (11th April 2009)

"Gadgets " Article

Modern English Teacher (1st April 2009)

"Teachers and technology" Article

March 2009

Belfast Telegraph Morning (31st March 2009)

"Be brave and do it yourself" Article

Irish Coverage (27th March 2009)

"10 gadgets that will save you money" Article

Mediaweek.co.uk (27th March 2009)

"VideoJug in new syndication deal" Article

Mediaweek.co.uk (27th March 2009)

"VideoJug reaches traffic milestone " Article

February 2009

Metro London (Main) (18th February 2009)

"At last, one charger to fit all mobile phones " Article

Sydney Morning Herald (web) (17th February 2009)

"How to stop missing someone and is it truly possible?" Article

Media Week (17th February 2009)

"Mens mags fare better online " Article

E-Consultancy.com (16th February 2009)

"Why should brands own their social media profiles?" Article

The Journal Newcastle (main) (12th February 2009)

"Make good use of what's been offered " Article

Stockport Times East (12th February 2009)

"Turn on and tune in to kill the chill" Article

Architects Journal Web (9th February 2009)

"Five things to do today: 10 February" Article

Wedding Ideas (Main) (1st February 2009)

"Spring Flowers " Article

Grand Designs (Main) (1st February 2009)

"Quick Eco fix plugging the gaps " Article

Revolution (1st February 2009)

"Digital work, rest and play can help green consumers save the planet" Article

Revolution (1st February 2009)

"How technology can help in the downturn " Article

Journallive.co.uk (1st February 2009)

"Beauty and News tips: Beauty on a budget " Article

January 2009

The Journal Newcastle (Main) (31st January 2009)

"Beauty on a budget" Article

New Media Age (Main) (29th January 2009)

"Catch-up services account for 78% of online TV viewing " Article

Web User (Main) (29th January 2009)

"How to fix your gadget problems " Article

The News (Portsmouth) (28th January 2009)

"How to knit a scarf" Article

Telegraph.co.uk (25th January 2009)

"Top ten links for the circus " Article

Daily Telegraph, (The Review) (24th January 2009)

"Send in the clowns " Article

Larne Gazette (21st January 2009)

"Resolve to keep your New Years resolutions in Larne" Article

You and Your wedding (21st January 2009)

"Get wedding-fit for free" Article

Daily Record (Web) (13th January 2009)

"Looking good on a budget" Article

Christchurch Press (web) (13th January 2009)

"Learn and teach online " Article

Time Out main (8th January 2009)

"New Year, New you!" Article

Carrickfergus Advertiser (7th January 2009)

"Carrick folk urged to go online to help keep New Years resolutions" Article

Antrim Times (6th January 2009)

"Keep your resolutions on track and online" Article

Web User (Main) (2nd January 2009)

"Videos of the fortnight" Article

Derry Journal (Friday) (2nd January 2009)

"Get online to help keep New Years resolutions" Article

Zest (1st January 2009)

"Get fit for free" Article

Computer Shopper (1st January 2009)

"Online video offers expert advice" Article

Strabane Weekly News (1st January 2009)

"Strabane folk urged to go online to keep New Year's resolutions" Article

Revolution (Main) (1st January 2009)

"Instil confidence in your brand if you want to secure venture capital funds" Article

December 2008

Outlook (Co Down) (31st December 2008)

"Locals urged to go online to help keep New Year's resolutions for 2009 " Article

County Down Spectator-Bangor (31st December 2008)

"Go online to help keep New Years resolutions" Article

Jersey Evening Post (30th December 2008)

"Love at first site " Article

The Independent (23rd December 2008)

"The Life Browser, Log on and learn " Article

The Times (18th December 2008)

"The Web Watcher: The How to Guide" Article

Web User Magazine (18th December 2008)

"How to wrap christmas gifts" Article

Web User Magazine (18th December 2008)

"How to perform magic tricks" Article

The Guardian (18th December 2008)

"100 top sites for the year ahead" Article

Brand Republic (10th December 2008)

"Drink Aware promotes Safe Drinking tips" Article

Timesonline.co.uk (9th December 2008)

"Top 10 Christmas Food Videos" Article

Organic Home and Garden (1st December 2008)

"Over the Garden Fence" Article

Revolution (1st December 2008)

"Domestos Campaign Review" Article

November 2008

The Times (Money Section) (22nd November 2008)

"Get stuck in to the DIY Boom" Article

The Daily Telegraph (12th November 2008)

"Yesterday on the Web" Article

The Daily Telegraph (11th November 2008)

"Best of the Web" Article

Northants Evening Telegraph (6th November 2008)

"How to out up a shelf" Article

Web User Magazine (6th November 2008)

"200 Essential Websites" Article

Web User Magazine (6th November 2008)

"Learn to Salsa" Article

Canals & Rivers (1st November 2008)

"Bored on Board? " Article

Company Magazine (1st November 2008)

"What does your fat say about you? " Article

HeyDay Magazine (1st November 2008)

"Christmas Gift Guide" Article

Marie Claire Magazine (1st November 2008)

"Champagne Lifestyle on a Cava budget" Article

October 2008

The Independent (16th October 2008)

"Bland? Custard?" Article

The Evening Standard (7th October 2008)

"Top 1000 People in London - Nancy Cruickshank" Article

New Media Age (7th October 2008)

"VideoJug signs 5 new content partnerships" Article

Media Week (7th October 2008)

"VideoJug in new syndication deals" Article

The Independent (6th October 2008)

"Click It - Website of the Week" Article

Clifton Life (1st October 2008)

"The Green Godess" Article

September 2008

Web User Magazine (25th September 2008)

"My Bookmarks" Article

The Grocer (20th September 2008)

"Ad of The Week - Grotbuster" Article

The Daily Telegraph, Scotland (12th September 2008)

"Website of the Week" Article

New Media Age (4th September 2008)

"Webcredible to carry out user testing for VideoJug" Article

The News, Portsmouth (2nd September 2008)

"How to make an Irish Coffee" Article

FHM (1st September 2008)

"How to Impress the Ladies" Article

Windows Vista Magazine (1st September 2008)

"Hot Links" Article

Retail Week (1st September 2008)

"Unilever connects with VideoJug for video promotion" Article

The Bookseller (1st September 2008)

"Robin Cooper Prank calls" Article

August 2008

Web User Magazine (14th August 2008)

"How to remove scratches with a walnut" Article

The Independent (11th August 2008)

"The British CEO teaching You Tube how it's done - among other things" Article

Homeport (1st August 2008)

"How to?" Article

July 2008

TNT (28th July 2008)

"Video Travel Tips" Article

The Irish Times (26th July 2008)

"Give us a big manly Hug" Article

Web User Magazine (17th July 2008)

"How to open a bottle" Article

Telegraph.co.uk (14th July 2008)

"Starting Out" Article

Web User Magazine (3rd July 2008)

"How to minimise Jetlag" Article

Men's Health (1st July 2008)

"Welcome to the Pleasure Dome" Article

Wedding Ideas (1st July 2008)

"Beauty News" Article

Accountancy (1st July 2008)

"Rupert, The Chief Financial Bear" Article

Revolution (1st July 2008)

"Womens Websites appeal to a growing online population. AN article by Nancy Cruickshank" Article

June 2008

The Independent (23rd June 2008)

"The real Media Hotlist" Article

Chat Magazine (12th June 2008)

"Cor! What a bargain wedding!" Article

Web User Magazine (8th June 2008)

"Learn this: How to deal with Sunburn" Article

Media Week (3rd June 2008)

"Greenlight gets go-ahead to handle VideoJug Search" Article

Company Magazine (1st June 2008)

"Chilling Out..." Article

May 2008

Business Week (29th May 2008)

"www.glamedia.com today announced the launch of the Glam TV Platform...Glam media publishers can access...useful infotainment from VideoJug.com" Article

NMA Online Video Report (22nd May 2008)

"Like most instructional sites, VideoJug is a fundamentally advertising led business. It offers pre-roll, post roll and in-stream ads but key to its offering is ‘brand TV’-offering brands the opportunity to develop their own how-to videos." Article

Mashable (18th May 2008)

"VideoJug, a company which labels itself as ‘The world’s most popular learning site’ has announced the of its first major international licensing deal. It’s newfound partner: Agora, a company professed to be the leading media group in Poland." Article

Northants Evening Telegraph (15th May 2008)

"Now that the weather’s getting better there’s no excuse, it’s time to clean your windows...more info www.videojug.co/film/how-to-clean-a-window." Article

NMA Gadfly (15th May 2008)

"Let’s not forget Jim and Nancy Cruickshank both of whom have now been profiled in NMA...what with Jim’s access to Multi-map and Nancy’s vast library of VideoJug tutorials, the Cruickshank household must never want for any direction of any kind." Article

Campaign (9th May 2008)

"The former Hearst Digital Managing Director, who has played a large part in shaping the world of online publishing, sees VideoJug as the next Facebook or MySpace in terms of popularity with users." Article

CIO.com (7th May 2008)

"The bookseller today announced a new partnership with VideoJug Corp. to add videos to its fledgling Quamut.com how-to site... aimed at topics where users can clearly benefit from visual demonstrations." Article

Observer Supplement 3 (4th May 2008)

"In the last two years, investors have put tens of millions of dollars into start-up companies with names like WonderHowTo.com, VideoJug, Howcast, ExpertVillage and Grasp, which are all hoping to become the YouTube of how-to video clips." Article

April 2008

Web User (24th April 2008)

"This enormous website contains thousands of how-to-videos including many excellent amateur contributions- that explain all manner of life-skills using step-by-step instructions." Article

Web user - Learn This (24th April 2008)

"’Anyone can play guitar’ sang Radiohead in one of their lighter moments, and this video lesson aims to show you how to...there are plenty of other lessons in VideoJug’s music section to help you develop your strumming skills further." Article

E-consultancy.com (21st April 2008)

"VideoJug leads the way with expert beauty videos, and it can create the same feeling when you’re walking past the beauty counter in a department store watching people have their make-up done." Article

International Herald Tribune (10th April 2008)

"If you want to connect your laptop to a LCD or plasma television screen, the VideoJug site has a humorous five-minute tutorial." Article

Web User (10th April 2008)

"We may complain the loudest but humans aren’t the only animals to suffer dental problems. This video shows you how to brush your dog’s teeth to prevent gum disease and bad breath." Article

Computer Active (3rd April 2008)

"The best website we’ve come across for simple, well-presented video tutorials is the oddly named VideoJug (www.videojug.com/tag/diy) ...there is a strong community element to the site, with a discussion forum where you gain, and impart, valuable knowledge." Article

Admap (1st April 2008)

"While the majority of the most popular social media sites are the networks, such as Facebook, the fastest movers point to video being the biggest star of the 2008 social media scene...Nielsen Online data shows...VideoJug grew by 247%." Article

March 2008

Sunday Telegraph (Seven) (30th March 2008)

"Full of short videos showing you how to almost anything, from the incredibly useful (exercise for diabetes sufferers, tying a Windsor knot) to the revelatory (‘learn different types of kisses’).Listed at number 27 in the list of 101 Most Useful Websites." Article

Sunday Telegraph – Business (30th March 2008)

"Launched in 2006....VideoJug offers instructive videos on everything from how to eat sushi to how to give your cat medication” Listed as one of the 'Ones to Watch'." Article

Media Week (25th March 2008)

"There has been a massive rise in visits to these [how-to] sites in particular, VideoJug.com. The site’s market share of UK internet visits tripled between January 2007 and January 2008. In February, the site ranked at number 31 in Hitwise’s multimedia category." Article

Sunday Times - In Gear (16th March 2008)

"Far more important is keeping yourself safe when on your bike. Anyone riding in town should check out the videos at www.videojug.com/tag/cycling." Article

Mail On Sunday (16th March 2008)

"VideoJug’s instructional videos feel professional and trustworthy. It’s often so polished that it feels like TV....and, unlike a lot of TV how-to shows, it is absolutely methodical in its approach." Article

Web User - Seen This (13th March 2008)

"If you fancy a change from eggs this Easter, try whipping up some delicious, Frensh-style chocolate truffles. This video recipe shows you how to make 60 truffles in seven simple steps." Article

Web User - Practical Explorer (13th March 2008)

"VideoJug is a video-sharing site with a difference....Many of the videos hosted on VideoJug are professionally produced and created by experts, so the advice they contain is both accurate and genuinely useful. It’s often very entertaining and funny too." Article

Web User - Design Your Home (13th March 2008)

"Do it yourself by viewing the short videos in VideoJug’s DIY section....It’s all clearly and simply explained for novices." Article

New Media Age (13th March 2008)

"Global chief executive of video ad network VideoJug Nancy Cruickshank, says 'The issue for publishers is that generally they’re creating premium targeted audiences by investing really heavily in creating content and marketing that content. It’s a huge investment. Secret tagging undermines a lot of the real benefit they’ve given to their audience.'" Article

The Guardian (13th March 2008)

"VideoJug is more than just a better organised YouTube. What makes VideoJug videos stand out are their attitude and authority; they tell you how to do something in a way that is both informative and compelling. And the quality is more short-form documentary than younger brother with his camera phone.” VideoJug is named as winner of MEGAS Digital Innovation Creative." Article

New Media Age (5th March 2008)

"Match.com has commissioned VideoJug to make a series of video tutorials for members....The deal with VideoJug marks the first time video has been hosted on Match.com." Article

Nielson Online (5th March 2008)

"Whether it’s people snacking on video clips or feasting on full length TV programmes and movies, the video sites look set to be the name on everybody’s lips as they improve their technology, the ease of use and awareness amongst our TV loving nation. VideoJug was listed 10th in the UK’s fastest growing social media sites from Jan ’07 to Jan ’08." Article

City AM (4th March 2008)

"VideoJug a London and Los Angeles-based website devoted to producing advice and how-to videos on topics including computing and cookery and has agreed a content deal with News Corps MySpace TV." Article

C21 Media (4th March 2008)

"How-to video website VideoJug is getting its own branded channel on MySpace after striking a distribution agreement with the social networking site." Article

Sunday Telegraph - Business (2nd March 2008)

"MySpace users will be offered free lessons everything from eating sushi to giving your cat medication after the social networking giant struck a deal with VideoJug. MySpace will initially host 100 VideoJug advice videos. Nancy Cruickshank VideoJug’s chief executive said they would appeal to MySpace’s ‘information seekers and sharers’." Article

Market Leader (1st March 2008)

"VideoJug hosts one of the world’s largest libraries of factual content....the site provides we content on subjects as diverse as cooking a roast lunch and learning to instant message on Skype." Article

Business XL (1st March 2008)

"Social networking site VideoJug raised £10 million from super angels – non -domiciled billionaires and a hedge fund – in April last year. The company’s chief financial officer, Rupert Ashe, is unequivocal about the benefits of this route ‘You won’t waste your time speaking to VCs about your idea and then find they’ve invested in your main competitor." Article

February 2008

Sun Online (29th February 2008)

"We’ve got a fab guide to getting to getting that all-important ring on your finger....Just use the handy hints in the video below – provided by videojug.com – and he’ll soon be saying ‘I do!’ " Article

Web User (28th February 2008)

"If Facebook access is frowned upon rather than blocked outright in your workspace, follow this VideoJug lesson to poke away without alerting the boss." Article

Online Reporter (23rd February 2008)

"Apparently negotiations started to pick up again after the stories about Revver’s troubles began surfacing. That triggered a flurry of inquiries from other companies. Among those was VideoJug, an online video destination and production company." Article

Video Maker Magazine (22nd February 2008)

"This year, VideoJug is helping you ring in 2008 with a How-To video contest. What can be a better way of kicking off the year than a healthy bit of competition?" Article

Hitwise Intelligence (21st February 2008)

"With the ongoing popularity of video sharing websites like YouTube and information type websites like Wikipedia, it was only a matter of time before the two were combined. The latest phenomenon gaining interest online is ‘videopedia’, a range of how-to videos.... The last year has seen a massive rise in visits to one of these sites in particular: VideoJug.com." Article

Web User (14th February 2008)

"How to remove chewing gum from clothes....This handy VideoJug lesson demonstrates how to get rid of the offending substance without damaging your favourite threads." Article

Social Media Portal (4th February 2008)

"VideoJug announced today that it has produced a series of short films about each of the candidates running in the United States presidential race. The films are designed to provide voters with a quick “Cliff’s Notes” overview of where each candidate stands on the issues and are informative while being delivered with a healthy dose of VideoJug’s trademark irreverent humor." Article

Cosmopolitan (1st February 2008)

"Learn a new love skill. Head to www.videojug.com for online tutorial videos, including How to Kiss Creatively." Article

January 2008

Mashable (31st January 2008)

"So the question is can Chao make WonderHowTo.com work, when it’s later in the game and faces serious competition from sites like VideoJug?" Article

Social Media Portal (30th January 2008)

"In a series of interviews on ‘video encyclopaedia’ VideoJug, William Shatner, famous for his roles such as Captain Kirk on Star Trek and Boston Legal’s Denny Crane, says young celebrities like Britney Spears and Lindsay Lohan weren’t taught discipline." Article

New York Times Online (30th January 2008)

"The how-to field is considered one of the most promising areas in Internet video. New companies like Video Jug have popped up to mine the niche." Article

The Media Guardian (28th January 2008)

"A judging panel....has agreed a shortlist for the Guardian’s first awards for innovation, or the MEGAS.” Digital Innovation Creative Nominees: Constant Comedy, Unknown Devices – The Laptop Orchestra, VideoJug." Article

The Guardian Guide To Video (26th January 2008)

"Life explained on film’ – including everything you need to know about digital film-making. Just type “camcorder” into the search field and you’ll see what we mean." Article

Now Magazine (21st January 2008)

"Got a problem? The award-winning VideoJug boast is that it has a film to show you how to solve it.” VideoJug named in Now Magazine’s Pick of the Week." Article

Harrogate Advertiser (11th January 2008)

"Young footballers from Harrogate are seeing their skills displayed on the internet as examples for other aspiring players. The Harrogate Brazilian Football Academy was asked to produce 28 videos for popular video website VideoJug, which finds experts in each field from across the world and puts them in front of cameras to answer questions." Article

The Guardian - The Guide (8th January 2008)

"From finding a soul mate to paintball strategies. Life explained, in films – some of which star Stephen Fry." Article

Telegraph Online (5th January 2008)

"VideoJug have lots of online advice to give you a boost. Check out 'Get yourself back into fighting fit shape' with expert fitness advice; 'Revitalise yourself the delicious way': and, importantly, 'Love yourself and stay positive! '" Article

Web Designer (1st January 2008)

"Have a burning question you need answered? Why not check out VideoJug.com. The world’s most popular site for factual video content hosts over 30,000 professionally produced videos, covering all manner of topics from how to stop internet pop-ups to how to avoid a trapped arm when cuddling in bed! " Article

June 2007

Observer (10th June 2007)

"It answers thousands of questions with a clear, filmed demonstration." Article

March 2007

Web User (29th March 2007)

"Alongside solid tuition videos (including how to fit a cat flap and how to wet shave) there's a quirkiness too – videos covering London pub tours, how to stop your bike from being stolen and how to give a great man-to-man hug. It's well organised, easy to search and fun to browse." Article

December 2006

The Guardian (21st December 2006)

"And VideoJug has demonstrations of how to do lots of possibly useful tasks." Article

Observer (17th December 2006)

"A British website that demystifies life's enduring challenges in a few easy steps." Article

November 2006

The Daily Telegraph (4th November 2006)

"Fantastic" Article

October 2006

Sunday Times – T2 (26th October 2006)

"Life explained. On film is the simple and succinct slogan of videojug.com. It provides easy-to-follow guides covering a wide range of subjects." Article

Mail On Sunday (22nd October 2006)

"There's some things you can't explain in print - how to swing a golf club, for example. That's where VideoJug.com comes in." Article