Arizona – ABI Research announced in its latest OTT and Multi-screen Services Research Service that the OTT video market has crossed the US$8 billion mark in 2012, with companies such as Netflix, Hulu, Apple and Amazon driving the growth. The three largest markets—North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific—experienced year-on-year growth in excess of 50% in the same year. The report states that the continued spread of connected consumer electronics and mobile devices such as … [Read more...] about Over 60% growth in worldwide OTT video revenue reported in 2012
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MIPTV: Euronews outlines its new corporate structure and YouTube deployment strategy
Cannes – Euronews announced at MIPTV that it will be rolling out a new organisation that plays on the strengths of its 400-strong journalist staff and the quality of its editorial line. The product marketing and innovation department, a recently created cross-functional unit that acts as a matrix for anticipating the new ways in which news is consumed, is tasked with ensuring that Euronews' media offering performs for users and consolidates its place among the world leaders. Among … [Read more...] about MIPTV: Euronews outlines its new corporate structure and YouTube deployment strategy
Fashion One broadcasts Aurora Fashion Week Russia live
Hong Kong – Fashion One has announced that it has been appointed the international TV partner of the 7th season of the Aurora Fashion Week Russia. The broadcast will be made live through Fashion One’s YouTube channel to worldwide viewers set to commence on April 17. Broadcast will also be made available on the channel’s official website. The channel will be streaming Aurora Fashion Week Russia live from the runways in St. Petersburg with several designers slated to present … [Read more...] about Fashion One broadcasts Aurora Fashion Week Russia live
TBS opens new bilingual “SASUKE” YouTube channel
Tokyo Broadcasting System Television, Inc. (TBS) has launched a new YouTube channel dedicated to content related to the prolific sports entertainment programme, SASUKE. The channel, which features bilingual videos, was designed to further heighten the appreciation for the programme worldwide. As SASUKE is more commonly identified in many countries with the U.S. Ninja Warrior programme, the new YouTube channel will include bilingual content for fans of both brands. The SASUKE YouTube channel will … [Read more...] about TBS opens new bilingual “SASUKE” YouTube channel
MIPTV: MIPTV and YouTube join forces to present the Original Online Content Screenings
Paris – MIPTV and YouTube has announced the inaugural Original Online Content Screenings, which offer a unique showcase for a new generation of creative producers who are redefining content and the future of TV. In partnership with YouTube, this special screening session will highlight successful examples of YouTube Channels from around the world. It will be hosted by Michael Stevens, Founder and Presenter of Vsauce - YouTube's most-subscribed science and technology channel. Amongst the … [Read more...] about MIPTV: MIPTV and YouTube join forces to present the Original Online Content Screenings
Simon Cowell’s Syco Entertainment and YouTube launch online talent contest
Simon Cowell’s Syco Entertainment and YouTube have announced that they are launching You Generation, a global online talent contest seeking entries from people with unconventional and original talents from musicians and photographers to make up artists, magicians and chefs. The contest, due to run for a year starting next month, will seek auditions in a different category of talent every two weeks. Entrants can upload their pieces on a dedicated YouTube channel, to be viewed by the public … [Read more...] about Simon Cowell’s Syco Entertainment and YouTube launch online talent contest
