Los Angeles – AwesomenessTV, a multi-platform media company serving the global teen community, announced on April 2 that it has agreed to acquire the YouTube multi-channel network Big Frame, a pioneer in digital talent and influencer management. Together, AwesomenessTV and Big Frame will become an even more powerful presence in YouTube’s most popular verticals, including beauty, fashion, fitness and music. Known throughout the industry for its discerning approach to talent … [Read more...] about AwesomenessTV to acquire YouTube MCN Big Frame
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Disney acquires Maker Studios
Burbank, California – The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) has agreed to acquire YouTube video content network Maker Studios. Maker Studios shareholders will receive total consideration of US$500 million, and a performance-linked earn-out of up to US$450 million if the strong performance targets are met. With more than 55,000 channels, 380 million subscribers and 5.5 billion views per month on YouTube, Maker has established itself as the top online video network for Millennials. By … [Read more...] about Disney acquires Maker Studios
MIPTV: BRB and Outfit7 to produce “Talking Tom and Friends” series
London – BRB Internacional and Outfit7 have penned a deal to produce the all-new TV series, Talking Tom and Friends. The 52 x 11’ format will be based on the entertainment phenomenon of the same name that achieved record-breaking acclaim when it became the fastest growing entertainment app series of all time. A trailer for the Talking Tom and Friends series will make its debut at MIPTV, taking place in Cannes … [Read more...] about MIPTV: BRB and Outfit7 to produce “Talking Tom and Friends” series
Nominees for International Digital Emmys announced
New York – The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced the 2014 International Digital Emmy® Awards Nominees and Pioneer Prize recipient on February 24. The Emmys and the Pioneer Prize will be presented on April 7 at MIPTV in Cannes. There are 12 nominees in 3 categories — Digital Program: Children & Young People; Digital Program: Fiction and Digital Program: Non-Fiction. These include … [Read more...] about Nominees for International Digital Emmys announced
YouTube announces 2014 Super Bowl commercials
Starting January 16, 2014, YouTube will provide a sneak peek into some of this year’s Big Game ads. In 2013, Big Game ads were viewed more than 265M times over 3.2M hours. The main features of this year’s Ad Blitz channel include teasers, where YouTube becomes a one-stop shop to view teaser commercials; highlights encompassing a FOX Sports playoff analysis for teams leading up to the championship; custom content from YouTube stars; and lastly, postgame voting in which viewers … [Read more...] about YouTube announces 2014 Super Bowl commercials
​​Y​ouTube confirmed as first founding partner of MIP DIGITAL FRONTS
Paris – MIPTV has announced​ that YouTube is confirmed as the first Founding Partner of the inaugural MIP DIGITAL FRONTS. Organised by Reed MIDEM, the 51st annual MIPTV takes place April 7-10​ 2014 in Cannes, France. The MIP DIGITAL FRONTS will be held on Wednesday April 9​ in the Palais des Festivals. MIP DIGITAL FRONTS are the world’s first international screenings to showcase and trade original online video programming and web series, in front of an … [Read more...] about ​​Y​ouTube confirmed as first founding partner of MIP DIGITAL FRONTS
