RAW Connect Case Study: Barrio 305
RAW Digital Media has fully developed Barrio 305, a multiplatform media property targeting the U.S. based Latino youth segment. Barrio 305 aims to be the destination of choice for the fastest growing segment of the U.S. population by offering original programming via broadband video as well as a platform for user generated content through it's own social network. The original programming consists of all access coverage on the following: the Latino music scene, car shows, street fashion, urban art and latina swimsuit models. The user generated content consists of a social network where users customize their own profiles with a suite of tools made available on Barrio 305 i.e. Slide show generators, video uploads, photosharing , Flash Video Chat and more using RAW Connect Open Source Community Software.


A Wireless Mobile Channel

Barrio 305 has acquired its own channel entitled “Barrio 305” on the Sprint PowerVision en Vivo Network, AllTell Axcess TV en Español & Cingular TV en Español through the MobiTV wireless mobile network. The MobiTV network is on the major wireless carriers such as Cingular, Sprint & Verizon. Barrio 305 will broadcast its original programming, user generated videos as well as music videos.

A Video Chat Community

Barrio 305 believes in putting our audience in complete control of their entertainment options. That's why we provide our users with our exclusive on-demand broadband video content. However, our on-line community needs a youth oriented platform in which to express and meet other like-minded individuals who share their love and passion for all things latino, urban and hip.

A Broadband Video Channel
Barrio 305 programming spans multiple genres, offering category specific opportunities that allow advertisers to communicate their brands organically in relevant settings. Combining limitless product placement and integration opportunities with relevant content, Barrio 305 effectively reaches its demanding young audience in ways that traditional media cannot.