Live Production
‘Newsround was a brilliant idea 50 years ago and it is just as relevant today’
As it marks a half-century on air, Newsround announces it will launch its first BSL version this spring
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Media Delivery
Simplestream helps Sony’s POP Player burst onto Freeview Play
Younger viewers will be able to watch POP, Tiny Pop and POP Max shows on-demand.
Content
Netflix plans more interactive specials for kids
Special episodes will be a hybrid of traditional series and video games
Data Centre
Traditional TV still the most popular platform for kids
Futuresource Consulting reveals findings of its latest Kids Tech Consumer Survey
TVBEverywhere
Channel 5’s Milkshake! brings all the viewers to Amazon Prime
It marks the first move into SVoD for the broadcaster
Content
Hopster signs UK and North America deal with Sesame Workshop
Increases Hopster's educational content
Data Centre
YouTube ‘more recognised brand’ among older children than BBC One and ITV
New research from Ofcom into children's media use
Business
Osborne promises “generous” TV and film tax credits in Budget
George Osborne, Chancellor of the Exchequer yesterday delivered the 2015 UK Budget to the House of Commons, and in his speech to Parliament described...
Business