Media Consumption
Over half of UK households own a smart TV
Over half of 18-24 year olds say they spend more time watching video-sharing platforms than broadcast TV
online
TVBEverywhere
BBC launches TV archive website
More than 1,700 videos made available on bbc.co.uk/archive
Features
Five reasons why interactive video is about to explode
Monterosa CEO Tom McDonnell discusses the new generation of interactivity on OTT and TV apps
Videos
TVBEverywhere
BBC reports record global audiences
The likes of YouTube and Facebook "add up to over 60 per cent of audience reach"
Data Centre
VoD advertising “grew six-fold in seven years”
The Advertising Association publishes UK Advertising’s Digital Revolution report
Production & Post
Sportradar deploys LiveU for Austrian football coverage
Enables production and distribution of 240 matches for online and linear playout
TVBEverywhere
BBFC allows Netflix to set own age ratings
Netflix's algorithm will apply ratings to all films and TV shows
Business
Take 1 wins online captioning contract for BBC’s new website
Covers all online video for BBC Ideas which is currently in Beta testing
TVBEverywhere
Time spent online predicted to overtake TV viewing in 2018
New report suggests time spent online globally will overtake TV for the first time
TVBEverywhere
Sky Deutschland debuts new Scandi-drama online for free
Non-subscribers will be able to watch the first episode of Der Grenzgänger for free
Data Centre
BBC questions industry perceptions of millennials
Stereotypical perceptions of millennials apply only to a ‘small subset’ of the generation, according to research conducted by BBC Advertising. The report, Reaching Affluent
Business
Muvi adds physical store
OTT technology provider Muvi has added a sales feature that will allow platform owners to monetise their video streaming service with physical goods and...
Videos
TVBEverywhere
Jazz and Blues TV to go online with Piksel
Jazz and Blues TV has partnered with Piksel to launch the first digital music TV channel dedicated to jazz and blues
Business
BuzzMyVideos hits half a billion monthly views
Multi-platform online video network BuzzMyVideos has announced a 140 per cent year on year growth in views to its site, now totalling over half...
News
TVBEverywhere
ITV Hub to go live next week
A promotional ad for ITV’s new online service has hit YouTube. The ITV Hub will become the new digital destination for all its TV...
News
Business
Coty acquires global digital marketing platform Beamly
American beauty giant Coty has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Beamly, a digital marketing firm based in New York and London
Business
TVBEverywhere
Welsh politics goes online and on-demand with Vualto
Vualto has built the new video microsite for the National Assembly for Wales, Senedd TV. Plenary meetings and committees are streamed live across PC,...
Videos
Business
Carat predicts positive outlook with surge in digital ad spend
Carat has published its updated forecasts for worldwide advertising expenditure in 2015 and 2016, with continued optimism through positive global and regional outlook and...
News
Business
Liberty Global and Volta Ventures invest in Amsterdam start-up LookLive
LookLive identifies items in TV shows and celebrity images, creating contextual shopping experiences for consumers, and advertising opportunities for brands and publisher
News
Production & Post
RR Media partners with WSC Sports for automated sports highlights solution
RR Media has joined forces with WSC Sports Technologies, combining the company’s global digital media services and reach with WSC's automatic clipping and video...
News
Business
ITV posts strong results against decline in audience share
In its interim results the broadcaster stated increased external revenue, up 11 per cent to £1.36 billion, and profit growth up 24 per cent...
News
Business
Sky Sports wins Premier League near-live clip rights
The three-year agreement starting from the 2016-17 season will see clips from every match being made available to both mobile and online users, with...
News
Business
MTG buys majority stake in Zoomin.TV
Swedish media company Modern Times Group (MTG) has acquired 51 per cent of Zoomin.TV, the online video entertainment network, content production and advertising sales...
Business
Business
Facebook catching up with YouTube in advertising ‘arms race’
Ampere Analysis has released findings of it latest report into video content on YouTube and Facebook, concluding that there will be both winners and...
Videos
Business
Video market’s good health driven by digital
Futuresource Consulting assessed the pulse of the UK video market in its latest video insights report, announcing that this segment is in good health,...
Business
Business
BBC R&D launches experimental storytelling tool
A new pilot was unveiled on BBC Taster this week, providing an augmented storytelling experience for the BBC radio drama, Home Front.
News
Business
Reuters to offer free news content to online publishers
For the first time, Reuters will offer a portion of its multimedia news content for free to digital publishers through its publisher platform, Reuters...
News
Business
European Publishers Council explores global video trends
The European Publishers Council has released its Global Media Trends 2015 report for the fourth year running, with findings dedicated to online video, a...
Business
Production & Post
F5 helps Sky TV customers watch TV on their terms
Sky has extended its use of F5 Network’s technology for online and on-demand services.
News
Business
Content piracy thrives in Russia
Viewing pirated content is extremely common among Russian consumers, largely due to the cost and availability of legal content, according to new research from...
News
Business
BBC to give audiences content Taster
The BBC has launched BBC Taster, which it describes as ‘a space to develop its latest ideas for digital content and emerging technology.’
Business
A new look for BBC News online
The BBC is set to introduce significant changes to its BBC News website and mobile apps over the coming weeks.
TVBEverywhere
Piksel powers Western Athletic Conference
Piksel has helped to design and implement the solution behind the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Digital Network. In partnership with VISTA Worldlink, Piksel has...
News
Business
Plans to ‘re-invent’ BBC Three unveiled
A proposal was announced yesterday announced a to relaunch BBC Three, including a move online
TVBEverywhere
Simplestream secures funding for TVPlayer
OTT services provider Simplestream has secured substantial funding from Beringea, to accelerate the expansion of TVPlayer, Simplestream’s B2C live TV streaming service.
Videos
Business
Over half of the global population will be online by 2017
Over 50 per cent of the global population will have internet access within three years’ time, with mobile broadband over smartphones and tablets now...
TVBEverywhere
Racing UK re-launches live and VoD service
International subscribers to horseracing broadcaster, Racing UK, can now view content via a multi-platform, live streaming and seven-day catch-up service, courtesy of Simplestream.
Business
Associated Press adds third-party content to Video Hub
AP is to broaden the range and volume of content offered on AP Video Hub, its platform for video content
News
Features
Kid’s TV is not child’s play
Philip Stevens talks to broadcasters and producers about the unique challenges of children’s programming