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
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40th Daytime Emmys nominees announced
New York – The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) has announced the nominees for the 40th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards, held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles. The Awards will telecast on the Turner Broadcasting Systems’ HLN channel on June 16, 2013. This year, CBS scored 49 nominations, the most of any network. The network’s longest running daytime series, The Young and the Restless, led the nominations tally among all programmes … [Read more...] about 40th Daytime Emmys nominees announced
DreamWorks Animations acquires AwesomenessTV
California, U.S. – DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. announced it has agreed to acquire AwesomenessTV, one of the most subscribed-to teen networks on YouTube. This deal recognises the growing value of digital content creation and consumption. With this deal, DreamWorks Animation will acquire a next-generation media company, which though its Multi-Channel Network on YouTube has already signed up over 55,000 channels, aggregating over 14 million subscribers and 800 million video … [Read more...] about DreamWorks Animations acquires AwesomenessTV
Digital & Music Matters 2013 returns with brand new YouTube FanFest
Singapore – Branded Ltd. has announced the return of Digital & Music Matters with a brand-new first for Asia – the YouTube FanFest powered by HP – a two-night LIVE YouTube showcase in Singapore featuring a roster of 20 established and breakout global sensations. A first-of-its-kind event in Singapore, the two-night showcase will include live performances and live debuts of new content from these stars, as well as interactive meet and greet sessions between stars and fans. … [Read more...] about Digital & Music Matters 2013 returns with brand new YouTube FanFest
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
