Following the success of the first Skip Ahead programme, which reached over 5.5 million views, Screen Australia and YouTube will team up once again to run a second round of the initiative. Google Australia and Screen Australia will each give $200,000 directly to Australian online talent to create original narrative web series to build their global audiences to new heights. Successful recipients will also receive the opportunity to travel to the Los Angeles YouTube Space. The YouTube Space is … [Read more...] about Skip Ahead with Screen Australia and YouTube
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ABS-CBN YouTube channel a hit
ABS-CBN Entertainment’s YouTube channel hit 1 billion views, making it the first Filipino channel to reach the one billion mark on the popular video-sharing website. With over 1.6 million subscribers, ABS-CBN Entertainment ‘s YouTube channel has been the ultimate source of ABS-CBN fans online with its rich and constantly updated content that ranges from their favourite programmes’ episode highlights, talked-about scenes, musical numbers, full trailers and daily plugs. Further … [Read more...] about ABS-CBN YouTube channel a hit
Leading online platforms at MIP Digital Fronts
Paris – MIPTV 2015 announced that 10 of the world’s leading online platforms, Multi-Channel Networks (MCNs) and Digital Studios have already signed up to showcase their content and talent at the second edition of the MIP Digital Fronts – set to take place April 15-16 in the Grand Auditorium of Cannes’ Palais des Festivals, with the opening screenings on the afternoon on the 14th. Founding Partners YouTube, Vice, Dailymotion and Maker Studios return to the MIP Digital … [Read more...] about Leading online platforms at MIP Digital Fronts
BRB surpasses 27 million hits on YouTube
Madrid – BRB Internacional closed its month of September with a new viewing record on YouTube – more than 27 million hits for the month. In August, its series had passed the 25 million mark, but, in just 30 days, that figure had risen by two million more. Among the most popular BRB series on YouTube is Bernard, which has registered more than 160 million views on this platform in the last year. These figures confirm the commitment of BRB’s strategy to new broadcast … [Read more...] about BRB surpasses 27 million hits on YouTube
Endemol to launch “Legends of Gaming”
Endemol announced that the UK arm of its global premium channel network (PCN), Endemol Beyond, is set to launch Legends of Gaming, an international eSports channel fronted by top YouTube gamer Ali A. Endemol has also partnered with Upper Street Events, the company behind 17 market leading shows including Gadget Show Live; for Legends of Gaming LIVE, a four day videogames expo that will be held September 3 – 6, 2015, at London’s historic Alexandra Palace. … [Read more...] about Endemol to launch “Legends of Gaming”
Wego launches TV and YouTube campaign
Singapore – Wego has developed the company’s first television and online video campaign. The campaign, consisting of a series of ads to run across television and YouTube was inspired by personal travel choices and initially launched nationally in Indonesia in early August for a period of three months, with plans in place to extend broadcast advertising to Wego’s other core markets. Each of the six 30 and 15 second spots (three each), appropriately relate to the individuality of … [Read more...] about Wego launches TV and YouTube campaign
