All Multiplatform articles – Page 126
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NewsFilm4 seeks digital commissioner
Channel 4 has started the search for a digital commissioner to take charge of Film4’s digital initiative, Film4.0.
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NewsReuters targets publishers with online video news
Reuters has launched an online video service to provide publishers with a dedicated news stream.
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NewsBellamy takes Discovery reins
Discovery Networks International has made Julian Bellamy its content supremo, handing him control of all production, development and commissioning outside of the US.
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NewsBBC Learning to boost connected content through open tenders
BBC Learning is to open more of its projects to tender as part of a new strategy to create more connected content.
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NewsBBC turns to flagship brands for IPTV trial
The BBC is trialling IPTV projects around Dragons’ Den, Mastermind and EastEnders as it begins developing a content strategy for the platform.
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NewsDisney Junior revives Art Attack around the world
Classic ITV kids show Art Attack is being brought back by Disney, which will produce 12 international versions for more than 100 countries.
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NewsC4 fund backs indie pop singer’s online venture
Channel 4’s Alpha Fund has backed the lead singer of indie pop band Belle and Sebastian, Stuart Murdoch, for an interactive project as one of a range of investments.
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NewsTen Alps relaunches Teachers TV content
Ten Alps will relaunch Teachers TV as SchoolsWorld after it completed a rescue mission of the video resources on the education website.
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NewsSky News breaks digital records for Royal wedding
Sky News saw 35,000 people tune into its coverage of the Royal Wedding via its iPad app, the highest viewing figure since it launched in March.
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NewsBBC sees 3m tune in to Royal Wedding online
The BBC saw 3m people tune into its Royal Wedding coverage online despite experiencing some technical issues throughout the day.
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NewsDailymotion staffs up to expand into UK
Video-sharing site Dailymotion has appointed its first head of international content as part of a move to develop its presence including the UK.
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NewsTwofour embarks on digital OpenArchive plan
Twofour Group is developing a digital content archive featuring rare amateur and local footage sourced from regional bodies.
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NewsMicrosoft opens Xbox Live to broadcasters
Microsoft will offer broadcasters the opportunity to distribute content via its Xbox games console following a U-turn in its content partnership strategy.
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BBC trials digital archive with UK cultural bodies
The BBC is to test a prototype digital cultural archive that includes some of its programming.
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NewsC4 launches 4oD for iPad in devices push
Channel 4 is preparing to release a 4oD iPad app featuring access to catch-up shows, as it extends its direct-to-consumer relationships via connected devices.
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NewsTesco buys Blinkbox to boost VOD
Tesco has bought an 80% stake in video-on-demand provider Blinkbox to offer its customers video-on-demand from content partners including All3Media, BBC Worldwide and Shed Media.
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NewsCricket scores on iPlayer
England’s win over the West Indies in the Cricket World Cup was the most streamed live radio programme on BBC iPlayer in March.The victory sparked 202,000 requests, helping to boost total monthly radio requests to 38 million, its highest level to date.Live TV streaming accounted for 15% of all video ...
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NewsChatty Man top for Twitter interaction
The fifth series of British comedy chat show Alan Carr: Chatty Man attracted between 500 and 700 tweets per episode addressed directly to the @chattyman account, and marked an uplift in use of the #chattyman hashtag.
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NewsYouView sets sights on pay-TV broadcasters
YouView chief executive Richard Halton has called on pay-TV broadcasters to distribute content via the connected TV platform.
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NewsTrade body warns against heavy regulation of connected TV
The trade body representing tech manufacturers such as Sony, LG and Panasonic has warned that heavy regulation could seriously undermine innovation and consumer take-up of connected TVs.