Facebook to stream Champions League free to LatAm
Facebook has reached an agreement with UEFA to stream the Champions League in Latin America. Facebook has acquired the TV rights to show 32 live matches for the next three…
UK: CMA probes celebrity social media endorsements
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation into whether celebrities are making it clear when they are paid to endorse a product on social media. The CMA…
La Liga breaks into Asia with Facebook
Spain’s La Liga has reached an agreement with Facebook to stream live football matches from the Spanish football league to eight Asian countries. All games will be available for free.…
Ooyala identifies Premier League broadcast tech trends
With the new Premier League season upon us, video streaming and monetisation specialist Ooyala has outlined key three tech trends for producers and broadcasters to watch. Jason Johns, VP EMEA,…
Research: World Cup boosts loyalty to betting companies
Ahead of Friday’s opening fixture between Manchester United and Leicester City, new research by 4C Insights highlights the success betting companies had in building close affinities with fans during the…
Study: Social is new TV for youngsters
Social is the definitive source for video and serves as the primary portal to the web for younger audiences, according to the State of Social Video study from video creation…
Ofcom: For 72% smartphone most important device
Most people in the UK are dependent on their digital devices, and need a constant connection to the Internet, following a decade of digital transformation, according to findings from Ofcom’s…
Facebook market value plummets
Nearly $120 billion (€103.1bn) has been wiped off Facebook’s market value, which includes a $17 billion hit to the fortunes of Mark Zuckerberg, head of the company. The social media…
Turner Australia reveals kids viewing behaviour
Turner Australia has unveiled the findings of its latest New Generations report at events in Melbourne and Sydney this week, lifting the lid on what makes Australian youngsters tick. The…
Wimbledon audio streaming a success
The All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC), hosts of The Wimbledon Tennis Championships, has streamed live audio coverage of matches to social media for the first time, registering almost 750,000…