Driving Change in Thailand Singapore – Driving Change, the 360-degree CSR series produced by activeTV Asia and media agency MEC, was honoured at the Singapore Media Awards.The first-of-its-kind reality production saw TV personality Henry Golding travel to five cities in Asia in an attempt to fulfil a series of tasks that would aid local communities. The catch; he only had three days to pull off each challenge and had to tap into the power of social media to recruit assistance and … [Read more...] about “Driving Change” scores at the Singapore Media Awards
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“Orange Is The New Black” launches on Youku
Orange is the New Black Hong Kong - Following the content licensing deal between Celestial Tiger Entertainment (CTE), Lionsgate’s partner in Asia, and Youku Tudou Inc., one of the leading internet television companies in China, Lionsgate TV series Orange is the New Black has generated nearly nine million views in its first six weeks in China and has already become one of Youku’s most-watched Western dramas.In addition to Orange Is The New Black, Youku's … [Read more...] about “Orange Is The New Black” launches on Youku
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
Da Ai TV selects Octoshape for internet TV
Copenhagen - Octoshape, an industry leader in cloud-based streaming technology, announced that its Infinite HD-M technology has been selected to power video distribution over-the-top (OTT) to Da Ai TV selected set-top boxes and connected devices across the globe. Taiwan-based Da Ai TV is a subsidiary of the Tzu Chi Foundation, a Buddhist organisation known for its selfless contributions to society in charity, medicine, education and culture. “It is very important for our … [Read more...] about Da Ai TV selects Octoshape for internet TV
Google blocks Microsoft’s YouTube app for Windows Phone
According to a Forbes report, earlier this week, Microsoft released its new YouTube application for Windows Phone after it was disabled in May 2013 by YouTube for failing to display ads. Though the new app displays ads, the app was blocked again by Google, apparently because the app violates YouTube’s terms of service, even though the two companies collaborated on the app, added the report. Forbes reported that in a statement, Google said: “We’re committed to … [Read more...] about Google blocks Microsoft’s YouTube app for Windows Phone
YouTube founders introduce new video editing app
YouTube founders Chad Hurley and Steve Chen According to The Telegraph, the application is similar to Instagram and Twitter’s Vine, but with MixBit the emphasis is on collaboration and editing clips together. Users can upload up to around an hour of 16-second clips edited together, meaning the finished product could be far longer that possible on Vine or Instagram, added the report. YouTube founders Chad Hurley and Steve Chen said: “The MixBit website is a community of … [Read more...] about YouTube founders introduce new video editing app
