All Multiplatform articles – Page 127
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NewsTrade body warns against heavy regulation of connected TV
The trade body representing tech manufacturers such as Sony, LG and Panasonic has warned that heavy regulation could seriously undermine innovation and consumer take-up of connected TVs.
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NewsVirgin Media mulls rejig of EPG channels after Sky shake-up
Virgin Media is understood to be scrutinising its EPG strategy following Sky’s shake-up of its channel numbering earlier this year.
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NewsC4 in talks to reshape digital rights model
Channel 4 is considering granting indies more rights around multiplatform commissions in return for sharing in any secondary revenues they generate.
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NewsTern sets new course with 39 Steps game
Tern TV is set to become one of the first indies to target the PC and console content market with the release of an original game.
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NewsMonterosa to co-produce Sharp Jack shows
The two-screen provider behind Million Pound Drop, Monterosa, has signed a partnership deal to co-produce shows with fledgling indie Sharp Jack Media.
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NewsC4 invites viewers to video-call The Clinic
Channel 4 has ordered a live TV spin-off to health series Embarrassing Bodies that will feature viewers video-calling the show to share their medical problems.
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NewsYouTube pumps €500k into talent hunt
YouTube is to invest €500,000 in its partner programme to encourage aspiring actors, directors and producers to distribute content via the site.
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NewsViewers embracing 'on-demand' TV
More than a third of Britons now watch TV via on-demand services, new research has shown.
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NewsLittleford joins BBCW for Global iPlayer launch
Matthew Littleford has been hired by Jana Bennett to fill the new role of creative director for BBC Worldwide’s Global iPlayer.
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NewsFilmOn to stream TV on Facebook
HDTV producer FilmOn has announced that it is to deliver online content via Facebook.
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NewsOnline video popularity on the increase
Research has highlighted the rising popularity of watching videos online - with high figures for the young, middle-aged and old alike.
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CommentConnected creativity
Indies need to approach new projects with a multiplatform strategy now more than ever. Tony Chow considers the best options to exploit and monetise content away from traditional TV.
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NewsMisfits' Sheehan to leave in online special
Robert Sheehan is leaving superhero series Misfits and will be written out of the programme in a special online episode.
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NewsYouTube moves to stream live events
YouTube has rolled out a dedicated live TV section with plans to enable thousands of channel partners to also stream content live.
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NewsConstable joins Arqiva for digital push
Channel 5’s former director of strategy Charles Constable has joined Arqiva to head up a new digital platforms division.
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NewsGoogle’s Schmidt to give MacTaggart lecture
Google boss Dr Eric Schmidt is to deliver this year’s flagship lecture at the Edinburgh TV Festival.
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NewsDave maps out UK’s comedy landscape
UKTV comedy channel Dave is launching an interactive map of the UK that allows viewers to browse more than 4,000 comedy venues ahead of the second series of Dave’s One Night Stand.
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NewsEndemol duo set up multiplatform indie
Endemol’s former head of original digital productions Pasa Mustafa has left the super-indie after eight years to establish his own multiplatform production company, East London Productions.
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NewsC5 head of digital departs
Jonathan Lewis, head of digital at Channel 5, is leaving the broadcaster after 15 years to become managing director of music site Vevo.
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NewsITN seals online deal with Independent
The Independent has become the latest national newspaper to commission ITN Productions to make video content for its website.