Half of US web users now watching Netflix
With Netflix launching this week in Spain, Portugal and Italy, new research suggests that half of the US population now regular watched the video streaming service.
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Video viral of the week: Toyota reunites Marty and Doc for ‘Back to the Future’ day
With ‘Back to the Future Day’ now upon us, Toyota have reunited the stars of the film to discuss what the sequel got right (and wrong) about life in 2015. See why it’s our video viral of the week below…
Video viral of the week: Barbie targets young parents with new campaign
Barbie is already hugely popular with young girls everywhere, but for their new ad campaign toy manufacturer Mattel is targeting young parents.
Facebook takes on YouTube with dedicated video platform
Facebook is testing new features aimed at getting people to watch more videos, as the social network looks to rival YouTube as the dominant hub for web videos.
Time watching video on digital screens ‘now matches TV’
Multiscreen users spend the same amount of time viewing video on TV as they do on digital platforms globally according to new figures.
Europe’s ‘Internet Oscars’: Guardian, Vice and Eurosport among winners
The Guardian, Eurosport, VICE, Laundrapp, and Mario Testino are among the winners of Europe’s top Internet Honour at this year’s Lovie Awards.
Unruly launches in Japan to coincide with UK trade visit
Video ad tech firm will open a new office in Tokyo as part of its global expansion plans, which coincides with a trip to Japan by Mayor of London, Boris Johnson MP.
Twitter debuts pre-roll ads in tweeted videos
Twitter is putting pre-roll ads in all videos in tweets, as the social network looks for new ways to monetise its service amid slowing growth.
BBC to broadcast live esports for the first time
For the first time, BBC Three will be offering live coverage of the League of Legends World Championships live from Wembley. Beginning on Thursday 15 October, action from all four days of the quarter finals will be available online.
Video viral of the week: Basketball star ‘plays peoples tweets’ for Foot Locker
Footlocker worked with NBA star James Harden to run a new Twitter campaign where he performs basketball tricks suggested by his fans- and performs forfeits if he fails. See why it’s our video viral of the week below…