OTTAWA – Gusto Worldwide Media has confirmed that it will launch Gusto TV as a dedicated channel on XUMO, a leading free OTT TV service in the US. Viewers will have on demand access to 139 episodes and four specials through a wide range of smart TVs and connected devices. XUMO viewers will soon have access to 75 hours of original programming, including: Fish the Dish Season 1 (15x30'); The Urban Vegetarian (15x30'); Spencer's BIG 30 (13x30'); Flour Power (13x30'); One World … [Read more...] about Gusto TV to launch on XUMO
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ATTN: launches Instagram series with Joe Biden
LOS ANGELES – Media company ATTN: is launching a series starring former vice president Joe Biden to air on Instagram’s long-form vertical video app IGTV. Here’s The Deal is a 10-episode series hosted by Biden, in which the 47th vice president of the US covers a wide range of political issues facing the country. The series premieres Sept. 12, 2018 and will air weekly thereafter. After an exclusive 24-hour window on IGTV, ATTN: will make episodes available on Facebook, Twitter and … [Read more...] about ATTN: launches Instagram series with Joe Biden
Hit series “BabyRiki” to launch in the UK and North America
HONG KONG – FUN Union, global children’s animation content creator and rights owner, has announced new deals with ITV, Kabillion, PlayKids, and Hong Kong-based Now TV, for three of its animated series BabyRiki, KikoRiki and PinCode. BabyRiki to premiere in the UK FUN Union has signed an exclusive deal with broadcaster ITV, the most popular commercial television network in the UK, for pre-school animation series BabyRiki. BabyRiki is a 5-min animated show, combining 3D CGI … [Read more...] about Hit series “BabyRiki” to launch in the UK and North America
OTT providers are beating Pay-TV rivals, but all still struggle with customer experience
LONDON – Consumers give higher negative ratings to traditional cable, satellite and IPTV pay-TV operators than online video-on-demand (VOD) providers such as Netflix, Amazon and Hulu at every stage of the customer journey, according to new research from subscription, billing and customer relationship management (CRM) specialist Paywizard. Nonetheless, the figures reveal that over-the-top (OTT) subscription services also struggle to keep customers happy, receiving significant … [Read more...] about OTT providers are beating Pay-TV rivals, but all still struggle with customer experience
Eutelsat partners with Intelsat and SES for C-band spectrum
LUXEMBOURG/PARIS – Leading global satellite operators Intelsat, SES and Eutelsat have aligned on a market-based proposal for the future use of the lower C-band spectrum in the US. Eutelsat has agreed to join the breakthrough proposal initiated by Intelsat, Intel and SES. The market-based proposal was developed in response to a proceeding initiated by the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The proposal reflects the unique US telecommunications environment and aims to protect … [Read more...] about Eutelsat partners with Intelsat and SES for C-band spectrum
Off The Fence produces nature series for The Weather Channel
Off the Fence Productions has produced a new series, Freaks of Nature (12 x 30’) for The Weather Channel in the U.S., which taps into people's fascination with the most powerful forces of nature and how they affect us.Freaks of Nature, hosted by Tyler Harcott (Junkyard Wars), uses interviews, stunning location footage and archive content to show the beautiful and awe-inspiring power of nature. Freaks of Nature Off the Fence has also produced webisodes of … [Read more...] about Off The Fence produces nature series for The Weather Channel
