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
MIPCube unveiled
Paris – MIPCube 2013 will feature many of the leading innovators in the digital content space through a rich line-up of events & conferences, which includes speakers from Twitter, Warner Bros. and Machinima, a new Brands and Content Masterclass and the inaugural Women in Tech and Media networking breakfast. An integral part of MIPTV, the world’s content market, MIPCube takes place in Cannes from April 8-11. As part of a series of inspiring case studies, Dan Biddle, Head of … [Read more...] about MIPCube unveiled
Affle Group partners MSM’s Sony LIV in India
New Delhi – Smart-media company, Affle Group, has announced its partnership with Multi Screen Media (MSM) to exclusively power all advertising during the Sony LIV launch phase through it’s “Ripple” rich media and video ad network. Sony LIV is MSM’s recently launched VOD brand which will provide viewers with their favourite shows from the Sony stable – SONY, SAB and MAX. As a part of this partnership, MSM would employ Affle’s Ripple ad network to serve … [Read more...] about Affle Group partners MSM’s Sony LIV in India
Google and YouTube’s Robert Kyncl to keynote at MIPCOM
Paris – Robert Kyncl, Global Head of Content at Google/YouTube, will deliver a Media Mastermind keynote address on the future of media, entertainment and video content at MIPCOM on October 8. Robert Kyncl's keynote is part of MIPCOM's Media Mastermind keynote series, focusing on a new breed of original content creators and financiers all working together in different ways to create and distribute great content. These “original creators” will unveil their content strategies at … [Read more...] about Google and YouTube’s Robert Kyncl to keynote at MIPCOM
News@MIPTV: The transformation of TV
Cannes – New platforms and expanding global markets are driving new blockbuster TV content deals ranging from formats, scripted series and international co-productions to factual and experimental media. With 11,000 executives, including 4,000 buyers from more than 100 territories in town representing all aspects of the new eco-system of the entertainment business, the global transformation of TV was clearly visible at this year’s MIPTV and offered a multitude of new business … [Read more...] about News@MIPTV: The transformation of TV
Digital dreams
Singapore – MediaCorp VizPro International and Singapore infocomm Technology Federation (SiTF) are jointly organizing the Asia Pacific ICT Summit 2012 (APICTS 2012) with the theme, “Success with Digital Engagement”. The event, held over two days at Marina Bay Sands from 13 to 14 March, will focus on major digital opportunities and challenges that are faced by both marketing and ICT specialists in the Asia Pacific region. Renowned regional speakers and key leaders from digital … [Read more...] about Digital dreams