Posts made in June, 2014

on Jun 25, 2014

By Jessica Davies AOL could be on track for its own “House of Cards moment” as it continues to drive its original content and connected TV strategy, the latter stage of which has seen it launch on Apple TV. Although AOL operates in the ad-funded video-on-demand (AVOD) arena, while Netflix dominates the subscription (SVOD) one, it is gradually increasing its long-form original content investment having bought its first international, long-form series – Connected – this year. Speaking to The Drum, AOL’s global head of video Ran Harnevo said the two companies operate in a totally different arena but described Netflix Read full story › Source: The Drum...

on Jun 25, 2014

By Jessica Davies AOL could be on track for its own “House of Cards moment” as it continues to drive its original content and connected TV strategy, the latter stage of which has seen it launch on Apple TV. Although AOL operates in the ad-funded video-on-demand (AVOD) arena, while Netflix dominates the subscription (SVOD) one, it is gradually increasing its long-form original content investment having bought its first international, long-form series – Connected – this year. Speaking to The Drum, AOL’s global head of video Ran Hanevro said the two companies operate in a totally different arena but described Netflix Read full story › Source: The Drum...

on Jun 25, 2014

By Ishbel Macleod E-cigarette brand Socialites has launched a Socialites Zero App to provide the latest offers and industry news. Available on the App Store and Google Play, the Socialites Zero App also includes a store locator service which provides exact directions to direct users to their nearest retail kiosk. Andrew Payne, head of trade and retail marketing, commented: “We’re thrilled and very proud to announce the launch of our App. Online shopping is a massive part of everyday life so functionality was a key priority for us when designing the App, and we hope it will assist users in their day-to-day life.” The app follows Read full story › Source: The Drum...

on Jun 25, 2014

By Noel Young In a huge victory for American broadcasters , the US Supreme Court today ruled as illegal the technology which lets Aereo subscribers stream and record broadcast TV without the broadcaster’s permission. Aereo grabs programmes from the air and makes them available to subscribers very cheaply through thousands of mini-anntennas. Media mogul Barry Diller, the man originally behind Aereo , was encouraged by earlier lower court rulings refusing to intervene, so the Supreme Court vote is a major reverse The Supreme Court justices ruled 6 to 3 that Aereo was infringing on Read full story › Source: The Drum...

on Jun 25, 2014

By Noel Young In a huge victory for American broadcasters , the US Supreme Court today ruled as illegal the technology which lets Aereo subscribers stream and record broadcast TV without the broadcaster’s permission. Aereo grabs programmes from the air and makes them available to subscribers very cheaply through thousands of mini-anntennas. Media mogul Barry Diller, the man originally behind Aereo , was encouraged by earlier lower court rulings refusing to intervene, so the Supreme Court vote is a major reverse The Supreme Court justices ruled 6 to 3 that Aereo was infringing on Read full story › Source: The Drum...