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Regulator: Social influencers must finance European TV content?

Spain’s regulatory body CNMC has demanded that TV and streaming influencers be classified as “Audiovisual Services Providers through video exchange platforms” in the new TV law, set to be approved over the coming weeks. CNMC´s aim is that the streaming platforms used by influencers – such as YouTube, TikTok, Instagram TV and Twice – are […]

January 14, 2021From David Del Valle in Madrid

YouTube suspends Trump channel

YouTube is the latest social network to suspend US President Donald Trump, joining the likes of Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. The Google-owned video sharing service has prevented Trump’s account from uploading any new content or live-streaming for a minimum of seven days, and has said it could extend the period. “After review, and in light […]

January 13, 2021

Research: Pandemic boosts US youngsters’ online viewing

Young consumers are watching nearly as much online video content as TV shows and movies, according to Hub Entertainment Research’s annual Video Redefined study, which tracks Americans’ online video habits, along with the impact online video has on viewing of traditional TV shows and movies. In addition to greater online video viewing among 13-24 year […]

January 11, 2021

Research: Pandemic drives short-form video viewing

As Covid-19 continues to transform the way consumers are interacting with media, new research from digital studio TheSoul Publishing reveals an outsized preference for positive content amid the pandemic. The survey of more than 2,000 men and women ages 16-55+ in the US sought to understand how the pandemic has altered viewing habits and preferences […]

December 7, 2020

Kinetiq launches new video monitoring solution

Kinetiq, a TV intelligence platform, has announced the launch of a new video monitoring solution to monitor where, when and how video content is displayed across digital platforms. Leveraging Kinetiq’s Teletrax watermarking and fingerprinting technology, the new capability now enables content producers to monitor and measure video content across digital platforms, in addition tobroadcast, in […]

December 4, 2020

Amazon unveils The Wilds; first episode free

The Wilds, the ten-episode Amazon Original series, will launch exclusively on Prime Video on December 11th in more than 240 territories around the world. Additionally, the first episode will be available for free for a limited time, on Prime Video’s YouTube, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook accounts on the same date. The first episode will also […]

November 18, 2020By Nik Roseveare

Survey reveals biggest Bake Off earners on Instagram

Ahead of the new season, a survey has revealed how much former Great British Bake Off (GBBO) contestants earn on social media platform Instagram. OnlineCasinos has ranked the stars from every series on their Instagram followings and potential earnings per post to reveal who makes the most money from the show. The top 10 highest […]

September 22, 2020

Kardashians sign off

The Kardashian family is dropping its fly-on-the-wall reality series after 14 years. Keeping Up with the Kardashians will be end with its final season airing in early 2021. The show has been a mainstay for NBCUniversal’s E! Network. “While it has been an absolute privilege and we will miss them wholeheartedly, we respect the family’s […]

September 9, 2020

Analyst: 1.6 trillion hours spent on mobiles in H1

App Annie, a specialist in mobile data and analytics, has released its latest report which shows that consumers spent 1.6 trillion hours on their mobile devices in the first half of 2020. From gaming to streaming movies to social media to video conferencing, mobile has taken centre stage in consumers’ lives — ingraining new app […]

August 18, 2020

Ofcom: Social video app usage surges in lockdown

UK adults spent a quarter of their waking day online during lockdown – a record high – according to research from Ofcom. During April, adults spent an average of four hours a day online, up from three-and-a-half in September 2019, the communications watchdog reported. Seven in 10 people made video calls at least once a […]

June 24, 2020