Yet another media company is about to test the Snaphat-as-original-content-platform waters. Like NBCU, A+E Networks, and others before it, Vice Media has entered into a deal to produce exclusive short-form content for the ephemeral messaging app. The first such show will be Hungry Hearts with Action Bronson, a new dating series hosted by the titular […]
According to new projections from research firm eMarketer, Google’s share of the search ad market is expected to grow over the next few years. That’s right – grow. The tech giant already held 75.8% percent of the market by the end of 2016, taking in $24.6 billion in revenue from search ads alone. EMarketer projects […]
The BBC has lined up a golden anniversary with the Masters. The company inked an extension to continue its deal to broadcast the staple golf tournament with the agreement including highlights of the opening two rounds of the tournament, as well as live coverage of the decisive Saturday and Sunday rounds. Further offerings include an […]
The National Lacrosse League is bound for XUMO, a live and video-on-demand (VOD) OTT service to provide smart-TV owners with free access to NLL recorded games and highlights. NLL content will be available via the XUMO platform through its integration on Magnavox, Panasonic, Philips, Sanyo and VIZIO smart TVs; via Roku; and on XUMO iPhone […]
Disney Media will wrap its kids and family Upfront today in Orlando. In an interview Rita Ferro, president of sales for Disney-ABC, gave CynKids the playbook for how the company aims to top its 2016 Upfront which yielded a 20 percent spike in ad commitment volume across Disney Channel, Disney Junior, Disney XD and Radio […]
Still angry: Angry Birds Blues, a new edgy comedy series for 6-12 year olds starring the boisterous blue birds and hatchlings from The Angry Birds Movie, is taking flight. Angry Birds Blues follows the antics of mischievous bluebird triplets Jake, Jay and Jim who, when not under the watchful eyes of their doting parents, charge […]
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Tyra Banks has been named host of season 12 of NBC hit America’s Got Talent. “Tyra is the complete package: Out-of-this-world talented, funny, brilliant and all heart,” said Paul Telegdy, president, alternative and reality group, NBC Entertainment. “In whatever she has done, she has always connected with audiences around the world. Her vivacious spirit will […]
Susan Sarandon, currently seen channeling Bette Davis on FX’s Feud: Bette and Joan, will appear in a season-long arc on Showtime’s Ray Donovan as the head of a motion picture studio. Drama returns for season 5 this summer.