All Multiplatform articles – Page 97
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NewsNetflix defends UK content spend
Netflix chief creative officer Ted Sarandos has hit back at claims the US company has artificially inflated the cost of digital rights by overpaying for acquisitions.
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NewsChannelFlip set to open US offices
VoD network ChannelFlip is planning to open offices in the US following its acquisition by Shine Group earlier this year.
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CommentWhy Liz made so much sense
MacTaggart lecture highlighted need for change, says Kate Bulkley.
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NewsSTV to launch on YouView
STV has become the second content partner, excluding the broadcaster partners, to launch its VoD service on YouView.
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NewsX Factor tops 1bn YouTube views
ITV’s The X Factor has become the second UK channel on YouTube to reach 1bn video views, two years after it launched.
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NewsElectric Sky agrees Blinkbox sales
Distributor Electric Sky has confirmed a 25-hour partnership deal with Tesco-owned UK digital platform Blinkbox.
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NewsChannelflip boss outlines online challenges
TV producers must tap into their creative skills to reach new audiences via YouTube, according to Shine Group’s managing director of VoD network Channelflip
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NewsLiz Murdoch: TV is failing to keep pace with digital revolution
MacTaggart Lecture: Liz Murdoch has called on broadcasters and producers to put aside their rivalries and work together in the digital space - or risk losing out to a new generation of YouTube networks.
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NewsX Factor doubles Facebook comments
The opening episode of ITV1’s The X Factor generated more than twice as many comments via Facebook as its equivalent last series, despite being watched by almost 3 million fewer viewers.
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NewsSmart TV reaches 85% connectivity
The latest smart TVs have a connectivity rate of more than 85% and that is expected to rise as they become simpler and more compelling to connect, according to media consultancy Decipher.
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NewsSainsbury's to launch VoD store
Sainsbury’s is to go head-to-head with Tesco in the VoD space having struck a deal with technology provider Rovi to offer a range of TV shows via its website.
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NewsSecond screen usage growing fast
The popularity of second screen interaction could end with the activity having “eating in front of the TV” as the trend continues to grow.
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NewsMatalan launches online fashion series with ITV
Clothing brand Matalan is funding an online fashion series, distributed via ITV’s website and featuring click-to-buy functionality.
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NewsNetflix UK hits 1m subscribers
Video on demand service, Netflix, has reached a million subscribers in the UK and Ireland just seven months after launch.
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NewsX Factor launches first iPad app
FremantleMedia UK Interactive and ITV have relaunched the digital offering for The X Factor including online video and its first dedicated iPad app.
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NewsOlder viewers favour PVR over laptop
Older people are increasingly likely to catch-up on their favourite shows using a PVR box rather than a laptop, according to a study.
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NewsESPN relaunches Goals app
ESPN is to relaunch its Premier League mobile goals app with fresh functionality for the new season this weekend.
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NewsBBCW Labs selects six start-ups
BBC Worldwide has partnered with six start-up digital media businesses including a one-click-to-buy recipe tool and ethical virtual world for kids.
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NewsOlympics drives "millions" of NBC Shazam tags
US network NBC’s Shazam-enabled London 2012 Olympics coverage resulted in “several million interactions” over the 17 day event.
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NewsE4 series dominate 4oD viewing
Nine of the most watched series on 4oD in June premiered on youth-skewing entertainment channel E4.