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BT Sport makes both European finals free in 4K UHD on YouTube
Champions League and Europa League finals also available with 360 highlights in BT Sport app
YouTube
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TV is YouTube’s fastest growing platform
Traditional TV screens account for about 15 per cent of overall time watching YouTube
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Madrid Open tennis tournament to broadcast live matches in VR
Matches will be available on the broadcaster TVE's YouTube page in 360-degree video
Content
BT to premiere The Terror on YouTube in UK first
First episode of the drama series will be available to watch on YouTube for 24 hours
Technology
NAB 2018 Day Three: Tech giants begin AV1 adoption
PlayStation Vue breaks out, and how film posters could be based on a viewer's clicks
Business
FremantleMedia’s Cécile Frot-Coutaz departs for YouTube
One of the TV industry’s most longstanding female execs, Frot-Coutaz has been the company's CEO since 2012
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Over a third of Winter Olympics viewers are watching online
YouTube is the most used platform
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YouTube Red to expand to ‘up to 100 more countries’
Chief executive reveals major expansion plans
Data Centre
2.38 billion people predicted to stream or download video content in 2018
Almost 80 per cent of video viewers will use their phone to watch content
TVBEverywhere
YouTube close to saturation in the UK
90 per cent of digital video viewers regularly visit platform
Videos
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YouTube TV secures “ground-breaking” exclusive MLS rights
Streaming platform will broadcast every Los Angeles Football Club game this season
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TiVo, Google expand patent deal to include YouTube
Agreement also covers Google's use of TiVo's patented technologies worldwide
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Goal to broadcast major Global eLeagues tournament
Inaugural eFootball League will launch 11th January
Data Centre
YouTube ‘more recognised brand’ among older children than BBC One and ITV
New research from Ofcom into children's media use
Business
A+E Networks expands into South Korea
Company aims to grow a 'meaningful presence' in one of the most dynamic content markets in Asia
Business
YouTube agrees MLB deal
YouTube has partnered with Major League Baseball (MLB) to ‘drive fan excitement’ ahead of the 113th World Series beginning 24th October. YouTube TV will...
TVBEverywhere
YouTube extends French football deal
YouTube said August views of the LFP channels reached 18 million, more than twice the number in the same period in 2016
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YouTube PPV to stream live boxing title fight
The fight will be streamed through The Boxing Channel's YouTube page
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YouTube introduces ‘breaking news’ feed
Feed is available on both YouTube's homepage and mobile apps
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BT Sport to broadcast Champions League final in 360-degree VR
Users will be able to choose between a 360-degree produced programme with commentary and graphics, or select their own camera viewpoint
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YouTube ‘is not TV and never will be’ says CEO
Susan Wojcicki was speaking at the video giant's Brandcast presentation
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YouTube TV launches in the US
Streaming service is available in five markets, offering over 40 channels.
Business
Google to speak at TVBEurope’s MediaTech 360
Justin Gupta, head of UK broadcast and entertainment, will speak on Day Two
Business
Kids’ media company secures funding from industry figures
Investors include CBS CEO Les Moonves and Robert Downey Jr
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Channel 4 says ads on YouTube, Facebook have less impact than TV VoD
Channel 4 has released details of its own research into the cost and impact of advertising on social video compared to TV VoD. The...
Business
Univision unveils first VR documentary
New VR series launches on Google Cardboard and YouTube
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YouTube adds 4K support for live streaming
YouTube has launched 4K live streaming for both 360-degree and standard videos. Live events are automatically available on iOS, Android 4.0+, game console devices...
Business
NextUp: The Netflix of comedy
Stand-up comedy SVoD service NextUp has launched throughout the UK. The new offering, which delivers a collection of recorded stand-up performances for £3.50 per...
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YouTube launches VR app for Google Daydream
YouTube has launched a standalone virtual reality (VR) app which will be available on Daydream, Google’s new VR platform. VR video, which will include...
Business
Google acquires FameBit to push YouTube revenue
Google has acquired FameBit in a deal designed to drive more revenue from YouTube and enable individual content creators to increase profit. The technology...
Business
Data Centre
Netflix gaining ground on YouTube, iPlayer
SVoD leader Netflix is rapidly making up ground on YouTube and iPlayer in the UK, according to eMarketer. The BBC and Google have dominated...
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Vestel begins roll out of Freeview Play-enabled TVs
Vestel is preparing to launch a range of Freeview Play TVs. The move will significantly expand the presence of subscription-free, connected TV services in...
IBC
YouTube: ‘Video is now a mobile-first experience’
By 2020 YouTube expects video to account for 77 per cent of all US mobile data traffic, according to the video sharing network’s content...
Production & Post
Trio take YouTube Space London into IP
YouTube has partnered with Evertz, Ross Video and Solid State Logic for the launch of YouTube Space London. The trio have delivered their various...
News
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Twitter to share ad revenue with content creators
Twitter is planning to share advertising revenue with video content creators as it looks to battle YouTube and Facebook. The move will see Twitter...
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Virgin unveils V6 box
Virgin Media has revealed new details about its upcoming set-top box. The Liberty Global EOS box, which will be marketed as the Virgin TV...
News
IBC
Shahrzad Rafati to give IBC2016 Conference keynote
Shahrzad Rafati, founder and CEO of BBTV, will deliver a keynote on Saturday 10 September
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