The Sync was an independently owned and operated webcasting company that pioneered the presentation of original and exclusive webcast entertainment content. Started by Thomas Edwards and Carla Cole in 1997 and based in
Laurel, Maryland
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, the company made history in 1998 by presenting Erica Jordan’s film “
Walls of Sand” for real time viewing. This was the first time that a contemporary feature film was made available for online viewing.
The Sync also produced original programming, most notably ''The Jenni Show'' starring
Jennifer Ringley
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of
JenniCam
Jennifer Kaye Ringley (born August 10, 1976) is an Internet personality and former lifecaster. She is widely regarded as the first camgirl. She is known for creating the popular website JenniCam. Previously, live webcams transmitted static sh ...
fame, and the daily monologue comedy show ''
Snack Boy'' starring Terry Crummitt.
The Sync also presented the "Independent Exposure" festival of independently made short films produced by Blackchair Productions. Net surfers could vote on the winning titles, with a new winner chosen on a monthly basis.
The Sync went offline in 2002, following the
collapse of the dot-com industry.
References
External links
*Entrepreneur Magazine article on The Sync
*Washington Post interview with Carla Cole, co-founder of The Sync
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Online mass media companies of the United States
Laurel, Maryland