All Multiplatform articles – Page 53
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NewsBBC unveils plans for Victoria Derbyshire show
Victoria Derbyshire’s daytime business programme is to air simultaneously on BBC2, BBC News and online with a host of “digital-first” content.
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NewsBBC R&D tests virtual reality with BBC Philharmonic
BBC R&D has produced a virtual reality pilot of a BBC Philharmonic performance as part of ongoing tests into the format.
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NewsReuters to launch video app
Reuters is planning to launch a mobile video app that will offer users a personalised news bulletin.
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NewsITV trumps BBC1 for Twitter chat in December
ITV outperformed BBC1 on Twitter in December as The X Factor and I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! dominated TV-related chat online.
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NewsDesi Rascals rushes to be ‘leaked’ on Twitter
The rushes from Sky Living structured reality show Desi Rascals are to be ‘leaked’ on Instagram and Twitter as the broadcaster hopes to spark reaction from viewers that will help shape the show.
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NewsDavid Cameron decides against online ITV News debate
Prime minister David Cameron has been accused by youth voting organisation Bite the Ballot of pulling out of a series of online leaders’ debates hosted by ITV News.
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NewsThe X Factor & I'm A Celebrity dominate Twitter in December
ITV outperformed BBC1 on Twitter in December as The X Factor and I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! dominated TV-related chat online.
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NewsTalkTalk to scrap Blinkbox brand
TalkTalk has revealed plans to scrap the Blinkbox brand after acquiring the pay-per-view VoD service from Tesco earlier today.
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NewsTalkTalk swoops for Blinkbox
TalkTalk has acquired pay-per-view VoD service Blinkbox from Tesco for an estimated £5m.
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NewsThat Lot expands as TV realises power of Twitter
Social media firm That Lot has expanded its team of writers as cofounder David Levin aims to capitalise on his belief that Twitter activity can boost a TV show’s ratings.
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NewsTablet growth helps iPlayer to record December
A week-on-week growth in tablet viewing of almost a third helped BBC iPlayer to a record-breaking Christmas week with 54.5m requests.
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NewsBBC hunts digital suppliers
The BBC has kicked off a £5m hunt to find more digital producers and developers to work across its online services.
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NewsCockroaches released online by ITV
ITV has made the entire series of Big Talk Productions’ comedy Cockroaches available via ITV Player ahead of its linear broadcast.
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NewsAmazon adds US cable dramas
Amazon has acquired a raft of high-profile US cable dramas including 1980s period thriller Halt and Catch Fire.
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NewsITV invests $5m in Maker Studios founder
ITV has taken a $5m (£3.2m) stake in Zealot Networks, the digital content business set up by Maker Studios founder Danny Zappin earlier this year.
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NewsSky invests £2.6m in VoD tech firm
Sky has invested £2.6m in multiscreen delivery company Elemental Technologies – the latest move in its strategy to partner with digital start-ups.
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NewsTwo-thirds of top shows available to view online
Nearly two thirds of the most popular and critically acclaimed TV shows are now available to view through legal online video services like Netflix and Now TV, according to a report published by audit and consultancy firm KPMG.
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NewsSnowman & Snowdog takes off as paid-for game
Channel 4 is releasing a third version of The Snowman and Snowdog game which will require users to pay to download it for the first time.
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CommentTalent comes first in the real world
The web is a fertile creative space - but let’s keep quality in perspective, says Steven D Wright