New York - Playboy Enterprises (NYSE: PLA) on Wednesday announced a number of new digital initiatives, including a new YouTube channel that will host video submissions for prospective new models, and the creation of a Playboy Audience Network of video sites through which it will distribute content. Along with YouTube, Break, Veoh, Howcast and Metacafe will host video highlights such as the "Playboy Radio Minute," with content from its show on Sirius; and a video blog featuring one of the star's of E!'s "The Girl Next Door." The company said it also partnered with Mixercast to develop ad-supported content and contest widgets.

San Mateo, Calif. - MixerCast, a provider of social media marketing tools and services, announced on Wednesday that it has closed a $6 million second round of funding, led by Intel Capital.

San Mateo, Calif. - MixerCast, the developer of an online media-sharing service, has received $4.25 million of a $5.57 million second round of venture capital financing, PEHub.com reported, citing a regulatory filing.

San Mateo, Calif. - MixerCast, an online media network that lets allows mixing of user-generated content with professionally-produced content, announced on Tuesday that it has signed agreements with content providers including Muze, Pump Audio, National Geographic and Getty Images. The deals will give MixerCast users access to licensed audio and video clips for use in creating mash-ups that can then be posted on community sites like Flickr or YouTube.