Videology, a software provider for converged TV and video advertising, has found that advertisers are increasingly planning their video strategies holistically, and as a result, mobile has been the greatest benefactor. According to an analysis of Videology’s platform usage in the first quarter, the total number of campaigns delivered on mobile increased 81 per cent […]
Yemen’s Arabic broadcaster, al-Massirah, has been taken off the air by Egyptian satellite company Nilesat, while YouTube has seemingly removed the channel’s uploaded files showing the devastation caused by Saudi Arabia’s recent bombardment of the country. The channel, which is affiliated to Yemen’s Ansarullah movement, has reportedly said on its Twitter account that Nilesat suspended […]
Broadcasting workflow specialist Marquis Media Partners says it has wrapped a 6 month detailed review for MBC (Middle East Broadcast Centre) in Dubai that included an “end-to-end analysis of MBC’s operational models and processes, workflow and technical infrastructure”. Sam Barnett, CEO, MBC, explains: “We worked with the Marquis team to define our requirements in order […]
iflix, the online TV service in Southeast Asia, has entered into multiple content agreements with top studios, including Twentieth Century Fox, BBC Worldwide and Warner Bros. The deal sees TV series such as Modern Family, American Horror Story, Doctor Who, Sons of Anarchy and Sherlock added to the service. In addition, iflix subscribers will also […]
Cleeng, the Dutch specialist in video e-commerce for sports and entertainment companies, has raised €1,100,000 in a Series A round led by Pascal Cagni (General Manager and Vice President Apple EMEIA 2000-2012), bringing Cleeng’s total venture funding to €1.5 million to date. The funding round will support Cleeng’s international growth and further product development for […]
Thomson Video Networks has revealed that its ViBE CP6000 contribution platform has been chosen by Sky Sports for its exclusive UK coverage of the 2015 Formula 1 racing season. “As one of the world’s largest and most prestigious sporting events, F1 is also one of the biggest projects in the Sky Sports broadcast calendar. From […]
Eurosport, the pan-regional sports entertainment destination, has confirmed a strengthening of the senior leadership team with four key appointments and changes that further integrate Discovery Communications and Eurosport lines of business in France Arnaud Simon, previously Managing Director Eurosport France and Director TV Content has been promoted to SVP, Content and Production for the Eurosport […]
Telestream, a provider of digital video tools and workflow solutions has announced the successful deployment of a Vantage transcode farm at Al Jazeera Media Network’s London news gathering, current affairs programming and live news output facility. Designed and installed by international systems integration specialist, Danmon Systems, this file-based technology upgrade sees the relocation of Al […]
London Live, the capital’s TV channel, is increasing its coverage of events across London with an official ‘Live from London’ strand. Spanning sporting events, carnivals, music and film festivals, the channel will deliver entertainment shows which reflect and celebrate the capital’s rich cultural diversity. As part of the new focus on live programming, London Live […]
Global advertising revenue from online video doubled to $11.2 billion between 2011 and 2014, and will jump to $13.8 billion in 2015, according to findings from information and insight source IHS and video analytics company Vidiro. “Online video advertising is exploding,” said Eleni Marouli, senior analyst,