Tokyo and San Francisco – Rakuten, Inc., one of the world’s largest internet services companies, has announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire global video streaming platform Viki. The acquisition represents a significant step forward for Rakuten as it continues to add to its digital content offerings and launch its internet services ecosystem into new markets. Viki CEO and co-founder Razmig Hovaghimian said that Viki operates independently and that there … [Read more...] about BREAKING: Rakuten to acquire global video streaming service Viki
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MTVAsia finds first MTV World Stage Insider
MTV World Stage Insider Matthew Zachary Liu (right) Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia - MTV Asia has announced the appointment of the first MTV World Stage Insider, before a selected group of online media and bloggers and across MTV Asia’s social media channels. Liu will commence on August 30 and end on September 9, 2013.The hunt for MTV World Stage Insider was launched on August 1. 2013, for 20 days, through MTV Asia’s Facebook, Twitter and Instagram … [Read more...] about MTVAsia finds first MTV World Stage Insider
MIPCOM: Keshet launches interactive talent show
Tel Aviv, Israel - Keshet International, the global distribution and production arm of Keshet Media Group, announced that it will be distributing Keshet’s live singing competition Rising Star at MIPCOM in October. Keshet International will be offering format rights internationally in all territories.“We are eager to introduce this cutting-edge, second screen integrated show to the international market and to pioneer a new, immersive format that has the potential to be … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: Keshet launches interactive talent show
Juried winners for Emmy’s creativity in interactive media announced
NoHo Arts District, California - The Creative Achievement in Interactive Media award honours second screen experiences and cutting edge "next generation" content produced by the major studios as well as independent creators. The juried winners represent the following formats: Multiplatform Storytelling (Last Chance Kitchen), Original Interactive Program (The Lizzie Bennet Diaries), Social TV Experience (Oprah's Lifeclass), as well as User Experience and Visual Design (the Nick … [Read more...] about Juried winners for Emmy’s creativity in interactive media announced
Vietnam government to “manage” chat apps
Reuters reports that the announcement was made by Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung, and that state media said the government might "ban" all free OTT services because of the harm done to network providers. The report added that the prime minister said the government would "build and promulgate the policies" to manage these apps, but that he did not explain clearly what the government plans to do. "We will lose 40-50% of our revenue if all of our 40 million customers use Viber instead of … [Read more...] about Vietnam government to “manage” chat apps
NHK Hybridcast service debuts September 2013
Tokyo - NHK will commence a new Hybridcast service on September 2, 2013, featuring collaborative operations between broadcasting and communications. The NHK Hybridcast service combines programmes broadcast over the airwaves with broadband data to provide a variety of services to viewers owning a Hybridcast service-enabled TV.As a first phase in the service, Hybridcast Home Screen will be introduced in September, enabling the display of breaking news, weather forecasts, … [Read more...] about NHK Hybridcast service debuts September 2013