All Multiplatform articles – Page 105
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NewsUK falls behind in TV social media link-ups
The UK is lagging behind other countries when it comes to TV engaging with social media and the wider multiplatform world, according to new statistics and industry experts.
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NewsN&S planning adult channels on YouView
Channel 5 owner Northern & Shell wants to capitalise on its position as a YouView shareholder by launching premium adult channels via the IPTV service.
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NewsC4 joins BBC and Lime in Digital Fiction Factory
Channel 4 is investing an undisclosed six-figure sum in a two-year deal with the Digital Fiction Factory (DFF) – the BBC North and Conker Media drama multiplatform initiative.
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C4 reveals online Hidden Talent games
New Channel 4 series Hidden Talent will offer viewers the ability to test their own talents through a series of online games.
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NewsVirgin to carry BBC's Olympics channels
Virgin Media has agreed deals with the BBC and Eurosport to offer 24 live HD channels and 3D coverage of sporting events from the London Olympics 2012.
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NewsNetflix UK acquires Lilyhammer
Netflix has secured the streaming rights in the UK and Ireland for Lilyhamer, the mobster comedy drama starring Sopranos actor Steven Van Zandt.
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NewsPerform to stream sports via LG
Digital sports media company Perform has launched a connected TV app for LG 3D Smart TVs featuring a range of live and VoD content.
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NewsGlobal iPlayer adds Grand National and London Marathon
The Global BBC iPlayer has secured the rights to the Grand National and London Marathon as it builds its offering of sporting events.
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NewsGadget Show to 'pay' viewers to watch videos
North One Television has partnered with mobile marketing service Qustodian for a trial in which viewers of The Gadget Show will be ‘paid’ to watch video clips from the show.
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NewsBBC launch Connected Studio innovation fund
The BBC is hunting for innovative ideas around its homepage and search/navigation products as the initial area of focus for its £2m Connected Studio fund.
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NewsBBC Sport revs up F1 app
The BBC has launched a sport app focusing on Formula 1 that will bring viewers live streams, on-demand video and additional content of the races on connected TVs.
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NewsOtterburn-Hall joins Shed to drive digital
Shed Media has hired former ITV digital creative director Juliette Otterburn-Hall as its first group head of digital.
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NewsIMG creates Premier League app
The Premier League is to celebrate its 20th season by launching an app featuring the 100 greatest moments from the football competition.
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NewsMonterosa ties with Zeebox
Monterosa, the firm behind C4’s online Million Pound Drop game, has launched a set of tools that will allow broadcasters and indies to create their own two screen experiences.
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NewsSpalding joins Leggo to head up interactive specialist Yummi
Former Fremantle Media exec Simon Spalding has been drafted in to lead interactive entertainment specialist Yummi Media, joining entertainment veteran Michael Leggo at the company.
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NewsUKTV to launch VoD players for Freeview push
UKTV has begun beta testing online video players for free-to-air channels Dave, Really and Yesterday.
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NewsMcOwen Wilson to select partners for YouTube channel push
Former ITV director of online Ben McOwen Wilson has been charged with heading up YouTube’s original channels push in the UK.
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NewsC4 to revitalise listings and drive convergence
Channel 4 is planning to enhance its online TV listings by turning them into a second-screen tool for viewers.
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NewsITV1 plots playalong gameshow Revolution
Details of ITV1 gameshow pilot Revolution have emerged that suggest it could be the broadcaster’s most ambitious attempt at an interactive gameshow to date.
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NewsBoat Race first sporting event on Global iPlayer
The BBC has signed the University Boat Race as the first sports event to feature on the Global iPlayer.