All Multiplatform articles – Page 98
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NewsBBC Sport breaks online records at Olympics
BBC Sport’s online coverage of the London 2012 Olympics attracted 55m global browsers across the 16 day event, making it the broadcaster’s most successful online event to date.
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NewsFishing TV app reels in 40,000 downloads
Fishing TV has launched a connected-TV app on Samsung devices that has been downloaded more than 40,000 times globally in the four weeks since it launched.
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NewsLondon 2012 closing ceremony: TV's Twitter verdict
What did the TV and radio industry think of the conclusion of the London Olympics?
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NewsApp and tech firms strike audio watermarking deal
Connected TV provider Capablue has forged a partnership with audio watermarking specialist Intrasonics to enable broadcasters to launch synchronised second screen experiences.
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NewsUsain Bolt wins Twitter gold
The London 2012 Olympic Games generated over 150 million messages on Twitter over the past 16 days, led by updates about Usain Bolt.
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NewsHBO strikes distribution deal with Blinkbox
HBO series Boardwalk Empire, Game Of Thrones and Treme are to be made available to download to own in the UK for the first time following a deal with VOD provider Blinkbox.
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NewsC4 orders Cumbo Comedy Blap
Comedian David Earl will play Cumbo in three online episodes as part of Channel 4’s comedy shorts series, Comedy Blaps.
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NewsBBC targets Games legacy
BBC Sport is hoping to convert the record-breaking volume of traffic the London 2012 Olympics has generated for its multiplatform services into regular visitors.
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NewsShazam targets UK viewers
Shazam is targeting UK broadcasters and indies in a push that will take it beyond its music recognition roots into TV programming.
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NewsOfcom expected to approve premium Facebook voting
Ofcom is expected to greenlight premium voting for TV shows via Facebook and mobile apps later this month, despite a series of high-profile failures.
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CommentPremium data equals premium advertising
C4 ‘loyalty scheme’ is good for broadcasters, advertisers and viewers, says Pedro Avery.
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NewsDisney exec to deliver RTS keynote
Disney exec Anne Sweeney is to deliver the keynote speech at next month’s RTS Digital World Conference.
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NewsChannel 5 scraps Facebook votes for Big Brother
Channel 5 has permanently suspended Facebook voting for Big Brother 2012 days ahead of the climax of the reality series and will not use the mechanic for its forthcoming celebrity series.
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NewsS4C launches £4m digital fund
S4C has unveiled a £4m Digital Fund primarily designed to develop Welsh language multiplatform projects such as apps and games.
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NewsWiggins tops BBC Olympics online
Cyclist Bradley Wiggins’ victory in the men’s time trial was the BBC’s most viewed sporting event online in the first week of the London 2012 Olympics.
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NewsCreative England to invest £1m in Digital Fiction Factory
Creative England is to pump £1m into the Digital Fiction Factory, joining the BBC, Conker Media and Channel 4.
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NewsNBCU hires Bauer Radio exec for digital push
NBCUniversal International Television is aiming to strengthen the online presence of its pay-TV brands around the world with the appointment of a digital executive from Bauer Radio.
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NewsSky Living revamps site to focus on TV
Sky Living is preparing for a major overhaul of its website, ahead of the launch of R&B star Rihanna’s Styled to Rock fashion series, which will see more focus put on its TV shows.
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NewsConnected Set hires head of development
Multiplatform content creation firm The Connected Set has recruited Fuel4 events manager Amber D’Albert as head of development.
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NewsDigital radio share at 40% in London
RAJAR: The consumption of radio via digital platforms grew by 13% year-on-year to account for 31.5% of total share, with 40% of Londoners now tuning in digitally.