Facebook has hired Sir Nick Clegg, the former UK deputy prime minister, as its head of global policy and communications. Clegg will join Facebook as it struggles with mounting political pressure over fake news, data protection and the threat of government regulation. Clegg will move to Silicon Valley in January. He will succeed Elliot Schrage, […]
Eleven Sports is set to deliver a La Liga first in Portugal this weekend when the sports provider live streams Barcelona v Sevilla on Facebook. The move marks the first time that a La Liga match will be streamed live on Facebook in the country. “Live streaming on social media is further evidence that we […]
MTV Studios has unveiled a partnership with Facebook Watch to reimagine the ground-breaking series MTV’s The Real World for three all new seasons debuting Spring 2019. Drawing on Facebook’s global platform, the new seasons will be native productions in Mexico, Thailand and the United States, respectively, to explore friendship, and the cultural and social environment in each. Available exclusively on […]
Unilad – owned by Bentley Harrington which went into administration earlier this month – has been bought by rival LADbible. The two companies thrive on the social media scene by sharing viral videos and extraordinary news stories. The sale of Bentley Harrington safeguards the jobs of over 200 people working for the business. Bentley Harrington […]
Ampere Analysis has released market date pertaining to the online video market. The data reveals that Netflix has extended its lead over Facebook as the second most popular service. Additionally Internet users are
The strong growth in mobile advertising expenditure enjoyed by mobile publishers is set to slow significantly over the next five-years according to a report from Strategy Analytics. After growing over 6-fold between 2013 and 2018 growth in mobile advertising revenue will fall to a 12 per cent CAGR and the market value will reach $222 […]
Snapchat has introduced a new format for its original video programming. Snap Originals are TV shows developed exclusively for the app, with new 5-minute episodes released each day. All the shows will include six-second, non-skippable ads, building an important new revenue source for the company. Snap Originals will feature prominently on the app’s Discover page […]
Discovery has announced the formation of the Digital Studios Group, a newly expanded hub for digital and social video content creation to support the company’s growing global websites, social, TVE and direct-to-consumer businesses and brands. To lead the expanded group, the company has promoted Vikki Neil to executive vice president and general manager. The announcement […]
Global analyst firm CCS Insight has revealed its predictions for 2019 and beyond. This year, the list of 100 predictions focuses on CCS Insight’s vision for artificial intelligence, the Internet of things, smart cities and smart home developments, 5G, the digital workplace, new consumer devices, media and the moves of major technology players such as […]
Facebook is offering companies who advertise on its social media platform more selective video choices, addressing some of the concerns brands – and competitors – have expressed. Facebook, in a blog post, revealed it will now allow companies to advertise on premium video content through the In-Stream Reserve program. The Facebook-selected content, which it said […]