Los Angeles – AwesomenessTV, a multi-platform media company serving the global teen community, announced on April 2 that it has agreed to acquire the YouTube multi-channel network Big Frame, a pioneer in digital talent and influencer management. Together, AwesomenessTV and Big Frame will become an even more powerful presence in YouTube’s most popular verticals, including beauty, fashion, fitness and music. Known throughout the industry for its discerning approach to talent … [Read more...] about AwesomenessTV to acquire YouTube MCN Big Frame
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Conde Nast and Hulu enter Emmy race
Conde Nast Entertainment and Hulu have scored their first ever Emmy nominations, following the footsteps of Netflix, which broke new ground last year when it became the first internet streaming provider to enter the Emmy race for three of its original series (House of Cards, Arrested Development and Hemlock Grove), and taking home three wins, including Outstanding Directing for a Drama for House of Cards. In the nominations for the 35th Annual Sports Emmy® Awards, announced on … [Read more...] about Conde Nast and Hulu enter Emmy race
CASBAA’s OTT Summit presents overview of medium
Hong Kong – CASBAA, the Asia Pacific association for the broadcasting and related industries, held its inaugural CASBAA OTT Summit 2014: On Top of OTT on March 25 at the Grand Hyatt, Singapore. Focusing on the fast developing over-the-top (OTT) television services market, the event brought together thought leaders from across industries to share their experiences and insights into the evolving world of alternative content delivery, changing content consumption, technology, and revenue … [Read more...] about CASBAA’s OTT Summit presents overview of medium
CASBAA and Olswang unveil Australian media platform report
Hong Kong – During the CASBAA OTT Summit 2014 held in Singapore on March 25, CASBAA and international media and technology law firm Olswang unveiled “Digital, Legal and Anywhere – Innovation in Australian TV”, a new report showcasing the varied and abundant audio-visual content available through non-traditional media platforms and delivery mechanisms in Australia. The directory is being launched in tandem with www.finddigitaltv.com.au, an online directory of digital … [Read more...] about CASBAA and Olswang unveil Australian media platform report
Disney acquires Maker Studios
Burbank, California – The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) has agreed to acquire YouTube video content network Maker Studios. Maker Studios shareholders will receive total consideration of US$500 million, and a performance-linked earn-out of up to US$450 million if the strong performance targets are met. With more than 55,000 channels, 380 million subscribers and 5.5 billion views per month on YouTube, Maker has established itself as the top online video network for Millennials. By … [Read more...] about Disney acquires Maker Studios
CASBAA OTT Summit 2014: On Top of OTT
Hong Kong – CASBAA’s first ever event focusing solely on the fast evolving over-the-top (OTT) services is to take place on March 25, 2014 at the Grand Hyatt, Singapore. The CASBAA OTT Summit 2014: On Top of OTT will bring together some of the region’s leading experts from across the broadcasting industry to share their experiences and insights into the exciting evolving world of OTT content delivery, technology, and revenue streams. “While traditional, linear TV … [Read more...] about CASBAA OTT Summit 2014: On Top of OTT
