All Multiplatform articles – Page 59
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NewsTwofour creates branded content business
Twofour has merged its Arabia, Digital and Rocket Science divisions into a single business that will create branded content for a variety of platforms.
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NewsVice secures £300m investment
Silicon Valley investment firm Technology Crossover Ventures (TCV) and A+E Networks have invested more than £300m in youth publisher Vice.
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FeaturesBroadcast Digital: Viewing trends
The big screen remains the most popular way to view content but tablets and other devices are gaining ground
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NewsNetflix strikes landmark Gotham deal
Netflix and Warner Bros have struck a landmark global rights deal for Batman prequel Gotham.
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NewsNow TV turns on ITV Encore
ITV Encore, the broadcaster’s dedicated drama channel, has expanded its reach after launching on Sky’s IPTV service Now TV.
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FeaturesBroadcast Digital: MCN evolution
As multichannel networks grow, their their success is attracting the attention of the major content players
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NewsBBC Children's boots up coding initiative
The BBC initiative to teach the nation how to write computer code has booted up with an ambitious partnership between its Children’s and Learning divisions.
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NewsLondon Fashion Week to feature on iPlayer
BBC iPlayer is preparing to launch three fast-turnaround films from London Fashion Week.
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FeaturesBroadcast Digital: Personalisation
Using data to personalise the TV viewing experience can boost audience figures and ease content discovery.
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NewsA+E Networks to buy Vice stake
History owner A+E Networks is to acquire a 10% stake in youth media business Vice Media for $250m (£150m).
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NewsBBC global news traffic rockets
The BBC’s global online news audience has grown by 30% since 2012 to reach over 73m unique monthly browsers.
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NewsKeshet turns to dual screen for next Homeland
Israeli media group Keshet is planning to develop dual screenfocused dramas and comedies to replicate the success of interactive talent format Rising Star.
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NewsDrinks Tube event stirs interest
A live cocktail week event, produced by Jamie Oliver’s Fresh One Productions to support its Drinks Tube online channel, helped push the volume of weekly subscribers up by almost 50%.
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NewsUKTV plans VoD pilots
UKTV is planning to pilot TV shows via its online portal and allow visitors to vote on which secure commissions.
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NewsVice seeks food ideas for Munchies channel
Vice has called out for fresh food ideas from traditional TV producers as its online channel Munchies moves out of beta.
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NewsNetflix eyes Charles Dickens drama
Netflix is in talks to come on board for a new Channel 4 adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Tale Of Two Cities, which will be produced by Parade’s End indie Mammoth Screen.
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NewsiPlayer cues Notting Hill Carnival docs
BBC iPlayer is to head behind the scenes of Notting Hill Carnival with a four-part documentary series produced by Acme Films.
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NewsLocal focus for debut ITV News app
ITV News has beefed up its digital strategy with the launch of its first mobile and tablet app which features a strong focus on local content.
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NewsEndemol Beyond signs YouTube star
Endemol has expanded its online premium content network Endemol Beyond with the launch of an international sports-themed channel fronted by YouTube star KSI.
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News4Music launches arcade game app
4Music has launched a classic arcade style mobile game featuring music from electronic producers including Savant, Chipzel and Rymdreglage.