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ODMedia manages Judo Federation YouTube Channel

ODMedia Group has announced that the International Judo Federation (IJF) has signed on with ODMedia Group for YouTube management. Expoza, ODMedia Group’s specialized YouTube division, will handle all aspects including channel structure, content management and SEO optimization for the premier online sports channel. Furthermore, User Generated Content (UGC) and monetization strategies will be applied to […]

August 27, 2020

BTS’s Dynamite sets YouTube records

The new single from K-Pop boy band BTS, titled Dynamite, has set YouTube records. The dance-heavy video to accompany the single was watched 101.1 million times in 24 hours after its release on Augist 21st. That surpasses the previous record, set by fellow K-Pop band Blackpink, whose song How You Like That clocked up 86.3 […]

August 24, 2020

Champions League & Europa League Finals free on Virgin TV

All Virgin TV customers will be able to watch this year’s UEFA Champions League and Europa League finals free of charge. Virgin Media is making it easier for British football fans to tune into the action from home this weekend – even if they don’t currently subscribe to BT Sport. Sevilla will play Inter Milan […]

August 21, 2020

FACT issues piracy warning ahead of PPV boxing return

Pay per view boxing returns on August 22nd, with Dillian Whyte facing Alexander Povetkin and Katie Taylor rematching Delfine Persoon. Boxing fans are being warned by FACT that “the game is up” when it comes to illegal streaming. More and more effective action is being taken to shut down illegal streams, and enforcement and legal […]

August 21, 2020

Study: Fewer people getting news from social media

Fewer people claim to be following news on social media than a year ago, according to Ofcom’s annual news consumption report. While TV remains the most popular platform for people to access news (75 per cent), the proportion using social media to keep up with the latest stories has fallen to 2018 levels – from […]

August 13, 2020

DVEO releases Cheap & Easy Streaming Kit

DVEO, a leading TV/OTT equipment supplier, has announced their new video streaming kit that’s easy for anyone to use. This product is a standalone comprehensive streaming appliance kit designed to enable minimally tech savvy people to set up live lecture streaming in a matter of 30- 60 minutes. Cheap & Easy Streaming Kit provides the […]

August 13, 2020

Report: Global streaming consumption up 63%

Conviva has published its Q2 State of Streaming Report which shows that global streaming time was up 63 per cent year-on-year, with April up 81 per cent, May up 58 per cent, and June up 49 per cent as national lockdown measures were relaxed. Globally, ad demand dropped 28 per cent in a single quarter, […]

August 7, 2020

Canada: Bell unveils 4K HDR streaming device

Canadian multiplay operator Bell has revealed its latest TV innovation with the launch of Bell Streamer, an all-in-one 4K HDR streaming device powered by Android TV that enables customers to bring all their favourite live TV, movies and on demand content directly to their big screens with Alt TV and the top streaming services and […]

August 5, 2020

Eifel F1 GP free on YouTube

Formula 1 and YouTube are partnering to livestream the Eifel Grand Prix in Germany as a social media exclusive on the Formula 1 YouTube Channel in select European territories on October 11th. Fans will be able to watch the race, live and for free, in seven European markets including: Germany, Switzerland, Netherlands, Belgium, Norway, Sweden, […]

July 31, 2020By Colin Mann

Moonbug acquires Youtube’s Blippi and CoComelon

Moonbug has acquired the popular YouTube kids entertainment shows Blippi and CoComelon. Blippi is a live-action programme that has struck a chord with its accessible educational content, successful toy line, and sell out live shows. CoComelon, the world’s largest YouTube channel, brings an animated show whose hallmark positivity helps kids constructively go about their daily […]

July 31, 2020