All Multiplatform articles – Page 96
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NewsJake Humphrey quits BBC to front BT football coverage
BBC Sport presenter Jake Humphrey is to become the anchor of BT’s Premier League football coverage.
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NewsShazam moves to tag all TV
Shazam is to go head-to-head with Zeebox as it plans to roll-out a service which will see the second screen service automatically tag all TV shows in the UK.
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NewsFootball channel to launch on YouTube
Big Balls Films and sister company We R Interactive is to produce a range of content as part of a Gillette-sponsored football channel on YouTube.
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NewsBBC readies connected red button rollout
The BBC is preparing to “transform” its red button service via connected TV platforms to ensure it reaches as wide an audience as possible.
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NewsC4 recruits celebs to cheerlead Hotel GB
Channel 4 is to recruit two celebrity social media cheerleaders to build engagement with its factual entertainment series Hotel GB.
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NewsZodiak Active extends ITV drama to mobile
Zodiak Active is launching what it claims is the first scripted TV drama that is simultaneously extended onto mobile.
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News4oD to launch on Sky platforms
Sky has secured a major deal with Channel 4 that will see its linear and catch-up content being made available across Sky’s platforms - and C4 gaining access to Sky customer data.
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CommentSmart TV will play a huge part in future of broadcast
Consumer expectations are changing, and we have to keep up, says Dan Saunders
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NewsCowell fires YouTube warning
Simon Cowell has warned the UK’s broadcasters that YouTube is close to becoming a genuine rival to host the biggest shows on TV.
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NewsMillion Pound Drop game to relaunch
The online Million Pound Drop playalong game is being relaunched following feedback from viewers about what features they would like to be added to it.
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NewsSmart TVs to spark rights bidding wars
The growth of connected TVs will result in opportunities for broadcasters to expand globally and increase bidding wars for rights, according to a Deloitte report.
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NewsYouView "not late to market"; unveils second screen app
The lack of penetration of Apple and Google TV proves that YouView is not late to market according to its chief executive Richard Halton, who has also revealed plans for a second screen app.
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NewsXbox to offer seamless second screen viewing
Games console Xbox is introducing an app that could allow content from BBC iPlayer or 4oD to be viewed seamlessly as consumers switch between second screen devices and TV.
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NewsDarcey: Sky subscribers won't downgrade to Now TV
Sky chief operating officer Mike Darcey has rejected that notion that subscribers could leave Sky in favour of its OTT streaming service Now TV.
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NewsYouTube to stream Bestival with Whizz Kid
Whizz Kid Entertainment has emerged as the production partner for YouTube’s coverage of the Bestival music festival.
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NewsParalympics provide C4 online boost
Live online streaming of the Paralympics has attracted 600k views while the Channel 4 website has experienced a 419% boost in visitors.
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NewsFreesat evolves with backwards EPG
Freesat is to go head-to-head with connected-TV service YouView following the launch of its seven-day “backwards” EPG.
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NewsBBC iPlayer allows mobile downloads
The BBC iPlayer mobile and tablet app has been beefed up to enable users to download shows to view offline.
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NewsShine 360° creates brand-focussed role
Shine Group’s non-broadcast rights division Shine 360° has appointed a former FremantleMedia Enterprises executive as its director of brand partnerships.
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NewsC4 Paralympics streaming struggles on first outing
Channel 4 has admitted experiencing technical problems with its online streaming service on the first day of the Paralympics.