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NewsBin Weevils kids’ site in major content push
Cartoon Network and Nickelodeon are to distribute 200 hours of ondemand content as a social video service on kids’ virtual 3D world Bin Weevils.
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NewsMillion Pound Drop back with online success
Channel 4’s The Million Pound Drop has kicked off with 127,000 people playing along online, beating the record for a single episode of 102,000 set during the first series.
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NewsBin Weevils kids’ site in major content push
Cartoon Network and Nickelodeon are to distribute 200 hours of on demand content as a social video service on kids’ virtual 3D world Bin Weevils.
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NewsVirgin signs NBC for on-demand deal
Virgin Media has sealed an on-demand deal with NBC Universal to offer the entire back catalogue of shows including 30 Rock, House, Heroes and the US version of The Office.
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NewsSamsung seeks apps for internet-connected TVs
Samsung has issued a call for developers to create TV apps as it aims to sell 20 million internetconnected sets in Europe next year.
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NewsBBC set to develop ‘big-screen’ iPlayer for IPTV platforms
The BBC has outlined how it is likely to develop its “big-screen” IPTV version of iPlayer via mobile touchscreen functionality.
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NewsBBC poaches C5 strategy boss
Channel 5’s Kieran Clifton has been poached to head strategy at the BBC’s Future, Media and Technology division, as it prepares to launch a paid training scheme to attract new talent to Salford.
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NewsFremantleMedia acquires games developer
FremantleMedia, the company behind the X Factor, has acquired a majority stake in a games developer as part of an ongoing strategy to diversify the business.
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NewsTen Alps to trial NI news
Ten Alps is launching an online investigative news service in Northern Ireland, similar to sites such as The Huffington Post and the Daily Beast.
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NewsAll3Media invests in digital projects
All3Media’s distribution arm has earmarked a six-figure pot of cash for developing mobile apps and other multiplatform projects over the next year.
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MTV places order for online uni travel series
MTV has ordered an online university travelogue that previously went out on Bebo.
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NewsEndemol loads up games division
Endemol has established an online games division to licence and develop properties gaming version of shows including The Million Pound Drop.
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NewsHarry Hill inks online series with AOL
TV comic Harry Hill is to launch a ten-part online series with AOL later this month.
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NewsC4 axes 4iP fund
Channel 4 is to axe its £20m 4iP digital fund and fold its activities into its broader online operations.
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NewsKidsCo gears up for personal VoD launch
International children’s broadcaster KidsCo is preparing to roll out a tailored TV video-on-demand service.
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Red Bee takes on ITV VoD content management
ITV has struck a three-year deal with multiplatform broadcast provider Red Bee Media to manage its VoD content.
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NewsBebo returns to video content with five shows
Social network Bebo has detailed its plans for a major return to video content, with five original productions in the works.
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CommentContent is the key to winning fans in the Facebook age
Brands should follow the lead of television for greater engagement online, says Lisa Opie.
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NewsViewers should have more influence, says Facebook exec
MIPCOM: UK broadcasters must invite viewers into the creative processes behind their biggest shows to build an online social networking presence, according to Facebook’s Joanna Shields.
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NewsGoogle TV reveals major backers
Google has revealed that a range of major media companies will support its campaign to become a major player in the living room with this month’s launch of Google TV in the US.