Cynopsis recently sat down with the founder of DigiTour Media, Meridith Valiando, of the first YouTube music festival founded in 2010. Platinum selling duo Karmin appeared at the first DigiTour, and the 2014 headliner O2L (already selling 100,000 tickets from February to June) will be assisting Conan O’Brien in hosting the Video Music Awards. DigiTour […]
It’s now been confirmed that The Walt Disney Company is acquiring Maker Studios, the top YouTube multi-channel network, for $500 million. After the deal was announced, Disney shares rose .3% in after hours trading to $79.75/share, according to Variety. Warner Bros. recently led an $18 million investment in another YT MCN, Machinima.
Apple and Comcast are talking about a possible streaming-TV service. According to the Wall Street Journal, the new set-top-box would blend live TV with apps, web video and a focus on gaming. The OTT box would replace a cable box; Apple is hoping to allow people to watch programming on-demand, but would have to […]
Despite reports showing that Netflix streaming speed has increased for Comcast customers since last month’s network server deal between the two companies, Netflix is not celebrating. Instead, CEO Reed Hastings said in a blog last week that he’s hoping for a better net neutrality, which would prevent providers like Comcast from charging “a toll” […]
The digital content NewFronts are on the horizon, and this year, 22 publishers including founding DCNF partners Hulu, Yahoo, YouTube/Google, AOL, DigitasLBI and Microsoft will present their digital slates in hopes of reeling in advertisers. One of the newcomers, Scripps Networks, launched a new digital video strategy with lifestyle network ulive (ulive.com) this year. […]
Twitter rolled out a new video host platform which allows mobile devices users to preview video clips in their feeds with a single click. The NBA, known for its early adoption and high activity on Twitter, was the first to use the tool with the Amplify program, posting highlights from the Knicks-Pacers game on Wednesday. […]
Sony entertainment network Crackle announced that the third season of Chosen will premiere on April 15. The series is comprised of six episodes, and brings back actor Chad Michael Murray (One Tree Hill) and adds Rose McGowan (Charmed) into the cast. The show will be available at Crackle.com and on mobile devices through its […]
Comcast added 18 live channels to its outside-the-home streaming Xfinity TV Go app and site. The service now includes TBS, TNT, truTV, USA Network, Bravo, E!, Syfy, mun2, Oxygen, Sprout, A&E, History, Food Network, Cooking Channel, DIY Network, HGTV, Travel Channel and Starz. The additions mean a total of 53 live channels are now offered […]
Conde Nast Entertainment rolled out its first digital sports channel, Golf Digest. Available on its site and on YouTube, GD will include The Hot List equipment review, Break Bad Scores, a how-to show from golf instructors called Nerve Wrackers and #GolfSecrets with Ben Crane hosted by the PGA golfer and YT comedian. CNE […]
Google is looking for a head start on Apple, announcing its first operating system for wearable tech yesterday, called the Android Wear. The Verge reports Google is working with current Android partners like HTC, Motorola, Samsung, Asus and LG, which will be the first to ship the smartwatch including the OS. Android Wear will […]
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