5min, a company that produces and distributes how-to videos, has evolved as a sort of video-ad network, inserting relevant videos and advertising into over 320 different sites with some 250,000 unique monthly visitors.

Yesterday, the company announced its latest deal with Scripps.

Here's the report and analysis by Liz Gannes over at NewTeeVee.

In January, we reported on the launch of the company's ad network initiative with this interview with founder Ran Harnevo. We have republished the interview today.

Howcast Raises More Funds

Another prominent how-to video producer and distributor Howcast, has raised an additional $1 million of a three million round, paidContent reports.

Andy Plesser, Executive Editor