All Multiplatform articles – Page 148
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NewsWebsite comes to the aid of TV’s freelancer parents
A jobs and social networking website called Media Parents is being set up to help TV freelancers who are struggling to balance the demands of working in television and childcare.
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NewsBBC radio has undergone "cultural change"
BBC Audio and Music has undergone “significant cultural changes” according to an independent report following the measures indentified by the BBC Trust in the wake of Sachsgate.
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NewsBBC reveals under threat websites
The BBC has published a list of its 400 top level domain names ahead of its move to axe half by 2012.
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NewsBBC Trust puts iPhone apps on hold
The BBC Trust has put the brakes on the BBC’s proposed range of news and sport mobile apps following complaints from industry rivals.
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NewsBBC on brink of FM&T shake-up
The BBC is planning a major restructure of its Future Media and Technology division, described by insiders as “the night of the long knives”.
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NewsSky Player set for Freeview and web-enabled TV
Sky is extending the distribution of its premium online TV service Sky Player with IPTV service 3View in a deal which hints at what the broadcaster’s presence is likely to look like if it signs up to Project Canvas.
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NewsC4 launches web hub for Chancellor debate
Channel 4 News is rolling out a major online hub in support of next week’s Ask The Chancellors TV debate that will integrate blogs, Facebook and Twitter with live video-streaming for the first time.
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NewsFreesat hits million mark
Freesat has notched up its millionth customer 18 months after launch with 40% of its customer base churning from Sky households.
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NewsOfcom urges BT to open up network
BT should open up its network of telegraph poles, underground ducts and new fibre lines to competitors under Ofcom plans announced to promote super-fast broadband in the UK.
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NewsProject Canvas to face OFT scrutiny
Project Canvas is to be examined by the Office of Fair Trading, opening the door for critics to voice their concerns about the BBC-backed VOD service – while technology firm Arqiva has been revealed as a partner.
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NewsPact criticises BBC online cuts
Indie execs have spelt out the dangers of the BBC cutting spend in digital media to top BBC officials, with trade body Pact slamming the proposals as a ‘backwards step’ for the industry.
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NewsITV rules out MSN, Hulu, YouTube deals
ITV has ruled out striking any third party deals with VoD aggregators including Hulu and YouTube opting to distribute its ITV Player widely across platforms such as games consoles and mobile.
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NewsBBC adapts online strategy to make sites more user-friendly
The BBC is shifting its online focus from generating volume of web content to making its existing sites more usable.
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NewsDisney offers mobile VOD with 3
Walt Disney has agreed a deal to stream on-demand episodes of shows including Desperate Housewives and Grey’s Anatomy via mobile to 3 subscribers.
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NewsMatch.com ditches dating on BT Vision
Match.com has scrapped its interactive dating service from IPTV platform BT Vision just six months after it launched.
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FeaturesEarning from on-demand
Selling content to digital platforms is now on the agenda for most independent producers - but they should avoid being too focused on the UK, says Andy Fry
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NewsSony Entertainment TV debuts via BT Vision
Sony Pictures Television has agreed its first UK deal with IPTV provider BT Vision to distribute two on-demand channels featuring hit US content such as Damages and Diff’rent Strokes via the service.
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NewsTV.com seeks long-form content for UK expansion
CBS-owned aggregator site TV.com has kicked off talks with UK broadcasters and indies as it looks to increase its long-form video content offering following last week’s deal with Five.
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C4 social media guru to step down
Channel 4 digital publicity manager Steve Berry is to leave the broadcaster after just three months in the job.
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NewsVirgin inks Cartoonito deal with Turner
Virgin Media has agreed a carriage deal with Turner Broadcasting for preschool channel Cartoonito, and will also offer TV on-demand, online and mobile content.