All Multiplatform articles – Page 131
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NewsITV eyes online micropayment trials in 2011
ITV could trial micropayments for its online content before the end of the year, according to chief executive Adam Crozier.
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NewsBBCW develops multiplayer Doctor Who game
BBC Worldwide has signed a deal with games developer Three Rings to roll out a free online multiplayer Doctor Who game.
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NewsKeo signs first international Landshare deal
Keo Digital has secured its first international digital rights deal, licensing its Landshare website in Australia
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NewsOnline health check to shape C4 shows
Channel 4 is launching an online health-check tool that will feed into Embarrassing Bodies, Supersize vs Superskinny and other health-related shows.
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NewsBBC Trust backs iPlayer changes
Some BBC radio dramas and documentaries will be available to listeners for longer on iPlayer after the BBC Trust backed the move.
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NewsShaps takes on non-executive role at Oil Studios
Former ITV director of television Simon Shaps has joined multiplatform indie Oil Studios as a non-executive director.
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NewsSky criticises BBC over iPlayer
Sky has criticised the BBC’s proposals not to offer a bespoke version of the iPlayer, which the satellite broadcaster says will prevent it from offering the VoD service to its subscribers.
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NewsGoogle TV no threat to industry, boss claims
The cable industry has nothing to worry about with regards to on demand TV from YouTube or from a planned subscription-based service, according to the head of Google TV.
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NewsITV hires BBC multiplatform exec
ITV has appointed Richard Williams to the new role of controller of multiplatform commissioning and digital content.
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NewsHistory unites with Foursquare
The History Channel has tied up with location-based social network Foursquare to encourage viewers to discover London’s landmarks.
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NewsC4 News develops first app
Channel 4 News is to launch its first mobile app as it embraces new platforms. While C4 has previously launched a range of iPhone apps, this will be among the first also available for the iPad.
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NewsBBC launches quest for universal code
The BBC is developing an ambitious multiplatform treasure hunt project that will embed clues in both a TV programme and online that lead viewers to a real prize.
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NewsBBC launches Academy
The BBC Academy is rolling out a website supporting its College of Production initiative to offer free practical advice to the production community.
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NewsiPlayer links to VoD rivals
Commercial broadcasters and VoD aggregators are set for a boost in traffic following the introduction of third-party links from the BBC iPlayer.
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NewsPact pushes for web rights in talks over terms
Pact is pushing for indies to be able to monetise websites associated with BBC shows as it puts multiplatform rights at the centre of negotiations with the corporation over new terms of trade.
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NewsHoller bought by Leo Burnett
Agency giant Leo Burnett has bought Holler, the digital content & social agency behind web content for Skins, Seven Days and Supersize vs Superskinny.
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NewsBBC promotes internally to fill final Online roles
The final three positions in BBC Online’s new senior management team have been filled through internal appointments.
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NewsC4 spells out aims for multiplatform orders
Channel 4 is implementing a new framework for measuring the success of multiplatform commissions.
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NewsTwitter can aid businesses, says chief exec
Twitter chief executive Dick Costolo has told a major conference that the micro-blogging website can become a massive tool for promoting businesses and increasing their profile.
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NewsCorrie launches mini 'webisodes'
Fans of ITV’s Coronation Street have been given a peak into the late-night pillow talk of two of the soap’s most legendary characters.