All Multiplatform articles – Page 139
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NewsMotive set to acquire DTT firm
TV technology investment firm Motive Television Group is poised to acquire 67% of DTT provider Adecq Digital.
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NewsDoctor Who Adventures to return
The BBC is to produce a second series of Doctor Who: The Adventure Games - the online initiative that recorded 1.6 million requests for the first three instalments.
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NewsProject Canvas branded YouView; CEO appointed
Project Canvas has appointed Richard Halton as its chief executive officer as it unveiled YouView as its consumer-facing brand name.
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NewsSpotify snaps up ex 6 Music DJs for daily radio show
On-demand music service Spotify has signed up former 6 Music presenters George Lamb and Marc Hughes to front a daily, fourweek radio show produced by indie Somethin’ Else.
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NewsITV to launch Corrie social network game
Coronation Street viewers will be able to build and populate their own version of Weatherfield as part of a new ITV social networking game.
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CommentInternational iPlayer ideal time to innovate
The BBC’s decision to roll out the iPlayer globally is a welcome - albeit long overdue - move but it must now ensure it delivers both a comprehensive and profitable commercial service, writes Alex Farber.
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NewsCopyright laws 'will price many out of broadband'
Changes to online copyright law could make broadband “unaffordable” for thousands of people, a consumer group has said.
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NewsITV's Hellicar joins Monterosa
Social TV provider Monterosa has hired ITV’s Lauren Hellicar as project manager and producer.
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NewsSomethin' Else hunts digital exec
Somethin’ Else is hunting for a new head of digital development following the departure of Ben Cave to Apple.
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NewsThompson defends Canvas
Mark Thompson has made an impassioned defence of Project Canvas, saying it could level the playing field for access to audiences.
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NewsBBC names global iPlayer chief
BBC Worldwide has hired a global launch director for the iPlayer to head up the proposed roll out of an international commercial version of the catch up service around the world.
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CommentWe must tweet, but should not lose sight of the reality
Social media is key in today’s news landscape, but it has its limitations, writes Craig Oliver.
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NewsApple and Sky in content talks with rights holders
UK rights holders and broadcasters are in discussions over making content available for both Sky Anytime+ and Apple TV’s new rental service in the US.
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NewsLocal TV group joins campaign for Canvas review
United for Local Television, the industry association of local TV operators, has added to the growing chorus of demands for Ofcom to launch a full investigation into IPTV joint venture Project Canvas.
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NewsC4 to use 'Chat Nav' on Seven Days doc
Channel 4 is to launch a ‘Chat Nav’ website for upcoming documentary series Seven Days, which will collate social media conversations about the show and help determine which of the on-screen characters the producers prioritise.
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NewsITVS to cash in on wildlife archive with web service
ITV Studios plans to monetise its archive of wildlife and natural history programming through a paid-for online service pitched at families and schools.
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NewsHistory signs up Miso for interactive push
AETN UK channel History has joined forces with Social TV app Miso to promote a new series of the reality documentary series Ice Road Truckers.
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NewsPhilips to launch online comedy
Electronics firm Philips is launching its first global online-only comedy series as part of a marketing push for a new line of products.
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NewsBBC unveils new iPlayer
The BBC has launched a new version of iPlayer that includes improved video quality and a personalised home page.
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NewsBlinkbox to debut on Samsung
Video-on-demand service Blinkbox is to roll out a service on Samsung’s internet-connected TVs that will offer viewers access to a range of its 2,500 shows.