YouTube in Talks to Buy Video Producer

Google’s YouTube has traditionally left the production of content to its users and network partners. But that may soon change if buyout talks with a New York-based content producer are successful.

YouTube is currently in talks to buy Next New Networks, a Web video startup that has seen some success with Web series such as “Barely Political” and “Indy Mogul,” according to a New York Times report.

The three-year-old company’s biggest success comes from its independent producer program.

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