All Multiplatform articles – Page 136
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NewsBBC Worldwide unveils apps
Doctor Who, Top Gear and the Teletubbies feature in a range of new apps unveiled by BBC Worldwide, to be launched ahead of Christmas.
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NewsWaterloo Road gets online spin-off
BBC drama Waterloo Road is extending online with a new spin-off series that will catch-up with characters that had left the series.
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NewsUKTV hunting multi-platform projects
UKTV will only look to commission shows which have a strong multi-platform element for flagship channels Dave, Good Food and Home.
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NewsOn-demand viewing driven by catch-up TV
Catch-up TV remains a primary driver for on-demand viewing, according to new research.
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NewsNorth West IPTV fund launched
Vision+Media has launched a £50k scheme that will give indies and digital agencies in the North West the chance to win funding to create IPTV content for the BBC.
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Shed launches for app for Supernanny
Shed Media Group is launching its first iPhone app to support the Ricochet-produced fact-ent show Supernanny.
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Ministry of Sound to boost control over content
Ministry of Sound has agreed a deal with digital distributor and sales house Myvideorights that will see its video content syndicated via a range of sites including Dailymotion, Facebook and YouTube.
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Demand Five VoD splits from BT Vision
Channel 5’s video-on-demand service, Demand Five, is going through a distribution shake-up with BT Vision and Virgin Media.
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FeaturesHow TV is handling the new media revolution
Social media is now an essential tool for attracting and retaining an audience, according to the industry experts at Broadcast’s roundtable. Suzy Bashford reports on how the new technology is being used.
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Youview opens official talks with content providers
Youview has opened official talks with content providers as it bids to drive industry adoption of its open IPTV platform.
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CommentShouting at the telly 2.0
As Channel 4 docu-soap Seven Days draws to a close, James Kirkham writes about ChatNav - “ultimate way of shouting at the telly”.
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NewsC4 unveils £5m multiplatform education push
Channel 4 is to plough around £5m into a raft of games, sites and apps that will encourage youngsters to consider finance, ethics, attraction and death.
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NewsOfcom greenlights 'app' voting
Ofcom has paved the way for broadcasters to charge viewers to vote in TV shows or enter competitions via mobile apps.
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Sky Player on Xbox gets social update
Sky has updated the Xbox version of its online TV service Sky Player with a range of interactive features including recommendations and reviews.
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Pact outlines plans for three YouView events
Pact is planning to hold three workshops intended to educate members about the creative, commercial and technical opportunities surrounding YouView and connected-TV services.
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News4Music secures Muzu deal
Music channel 4Music is revamping its website to offer visitors access to over 65,000 videos following a deal with music video provider Muzu.tv.
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NewsITV launches Corrie Nation
ITV’s ambitious online game for Coronation Street has gone live allowing viewers to build their own Weatherfield.
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CommentHow to connect through social gaming
After working on the new social network game based around Coronation Street, Andy Rogers highlights the opportunities for broadcasters, media owners and production companies through social gaming.
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NewsMillion Pound Drop attracts 785,000 online
Channel 4 gameshow The Million Pound Drop attracted 785,000 online players over the week, an increase of 74% on the first series.
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NewsC4 launches Film4 VoD service
Channel 4 is extending its video-on-demand service with the launch of Film4oD - a service dedicated to movies.