YouTube, which has been building a partner program since 2007 that enables content creators to earn revenue for their creativity, has announced that it has launched a pilot programme offering paid subscriptions for channels. The programme, launched on May 9, will begin with a small group of YouTube’s partners, offering paid channels on the online video sharing platform with subscription fees as low as USD$0.99 per month. In addition, every channel on the online platform will be given the … [Read more...] about YouTube to launch pilot programme offering paid channels
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YouTube plans to charge subscribers for video content
The New York Times has reported that YouTube is set to announce a plan to let some video makers charge a monthly subscription to their channels. It adds that there will be paid channels for children’s programming, entertainment, music and many other topic areas, according to people with knowledge of the plan, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they had been asked by YouTube not to comment publicly yet. Some of the channels will cost as little as USD$1.99 a month. The … [Read more...] about YouTube plans to charge subscribers for video content
40th Daytime Emmys nominees announced
New York – The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) has announced the nominees for the 40th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards, held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles. The Awards will telecast on the Turner Broadcasting Systems’ HLN channel on June 16, 2013. This year, CBS scored 49 nominations, the most of any network. The network’s longest running daytime series, The Young and the Restless, led the nominations tally among all programmes … [Read more...] about 40th Daytime Emmys nominees announced
Fashion One signs first OTT service deal in Asia with Toggle
Hong Kong – Fashion One has announced its first over-the-top (OTT) service deal in Asia with Toggle, MediaCorp's personal entertainment service in Singapore. The channel is available for the first time in Singapore on multiple devices with an uninterrupted and engaging viewing experience to subscribers. The international television network caters to the country’s online female audience, covering the very latest fashion, entertainment, and lifestyle news, profiles of A-list … [Read more...] about Fashion One signs first OTT service deal in Asia with Toggle
DreamWorks Animations acquires AwesomenessTV
California, U.S. – DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. announced it has agreed to acquire AwesomenessTV, one of the most subscribed-to teen networks on YouTube. This deal recognises the growing value of digital content creation and consumption. With this deal, DreamWorks Animation will acquire a next-generation media company, which though its Multi-Channel Network on YouTube has already signed up over 55,000 channels, aggregating over 14 million subscribers and 800 million video … [Read more...] about DreamWorks Animations acquires AwesomenessTV
Digital & Music Matters 2013 returns with brand new YouTube FanFest
Singapore – Branded Ltd. has announced the return of Digital & Music Matters with a brand-new first for Asia – the YouTube FanFest powered by HP – a two-night LIVE YouTube showcase in Singapore featuring a roster of 20 established and breakout global sensations. A first-of-its-kind event in Singapore, the two-night showcase will include live performances and live debuts of new content from these stars, as well as interactive meet and greet sessions between stars and fans. … [Read more...] about Digital & Music Matters 2013 returns with brand new YouTube FanFest
