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eSports gets musical: Twitch unveils new tools and karaoke platform

October 30, 2018

Video games streaming firm Twitch has unveiled a raft of new features during its annual TwitchCon event in San Jose this week, including a new singing competition platform.

Netflix tests adverts for its own shows on ‘binge watchers’

October 29, 2018

Most loved brands in the UK: Everyone loves Netflix (except Gen Z)

Video streaming giant Netflix is running adverts for its own content during buffering between shows.

Video trends: Pre-teens driving huge surge in on-demand viewing

October 24, 2018

There has been a massive surge in on-demand viewing in the UK, driven by 8-12 years olds, according to new research.

Rovio sponsors Chicago Bulls for new NBA season

October 24, 2018

Rovio Entertainment has partnered with the six-time NBA champion Chicago Bulls to unveil the “Angry Birds Eye View Cam.”

Lufthansa and IBM team up for AI-powered ad campaign

October 24, 2018

IBM and Lufthansa have teamed up for an interactive ad experience that will provide consumers with travel information and local facts for 15 cities across Europe.

Spotify’s ‘creepy’ video ad banned for scaring children

October 19, 2018

A Spotify ad that mimicked horror film has been banned for “unjustifiably” distressing children.

Facebook sued for ‘exaggerating video viewing times’ by up to 900%

October 19, 2018

Facebook sees decline in users in US and Canada

Facebook has been accused of hiding a flaw in its video-advertising metrics that overestimated viewer engagement for to entice advertisers on its platform.

Huawei takes on Samsung and Apple with AI-centric phone

October 17, 2018

Chinese tech giant Huawei is already outselling Apple phones worldwide this year, but can its new high-powered Mate 20 range with AI and 3D modelling features cement its position in Western markets?

NatWest campaign highlights inspirational female business owners

October 17, 2018

In collaboration with NatWest and Zenith, Oath has launched a new platform titled Women Who Made Me and an exclusive video campaign brokered and managed by Zenith that will be hosted on HuffPost UK. The campaign delves into the stories behind successful female business owners and the women who supported them to the top.

Has YouTube per-view revenue peaked?

October 12, 2018

Only three years ago Multi-Channel Networks (MCNs) were being snapped up by traditional broadcasters for huge sums, but their fortunes are changing according to Ampere Analysis.