Yahoo to make own web TV shows
Yahoo is reportedly set to make its own TV shows, taking on the likes on Amazon and Netflix as internet firms look to rival traditional broadcasters in the battle for video ad dollars.
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Video viral of the week: Save the Children Syrian war twist gets 28m YouTube views
This emotionally affecting video from Save The Children aims to raise awareness of the impact that three years of civil war has had on children in Syria, by bringing the conflict closer to home for Western viewers- getting £28m YouTube views as a result. See why it’s our video viral of the week below..
Video viral of the week: ‘Unloved’ ad puts human perspective on animal charities
This emotionally powerful video from the Animal Mayhew Centre puts a new twist on typical pet rescue charities- highlighting the happiness a rescue dog bring to their owners after a hard day. See why it’s our video viral of the week below…
Flappy Bird to fly again: creator plans return for popular mobile game
Popular mobile game Flappy Bird is set to return after its reluctant creator Dong Nguyen reversed his decision to withdraw it from app stores last month.
Video case study: How Jamie Oliver’s YouTube channel got 600,000 subscribers
For years, Jamie Oliver’s Food Tube channel on YouTube had low engagement and flat subscriber numbers. This case study looks at how the team behind the channel created online buzz and interactive elements (including the chance to slap the celebrity chef himself) to help it become one of YouTube’s most successful food channels with 1.8 … [Read more…]
Video viral of the week: Table Tennis star takes on robot to get 1m views in 2 days
Industrial robot firm Kuka Robotics has run a new YouTube video campaign, pitting table tennis star Timo Boll against a high speed robot. See why it’s our video viral of the week below…
How much do musicians earn on iTunes, Spotify and YouTube? Biggest earners revealed
Musician Zoe Keating has revealed her iTunes, Spotify, YouTube and Pandora payouts for 2013- showing that downloads are still more valuable than streams for artists looking to make sales online.
Video viral of the week: Head and Shoulders dandruff stunt gets half a million views
To mark Valentines Day 2014, shampoo brand Head & Shoulders partnered with Saatchi & Saatchi in the Philippines to run a hidden camera viral campaign, featuring young men a blind date with a lady (played by an actress) who has really bad dandruff.
Top smartphone apps in Southeast Asia: Facebook and Google Play lead way
Facebook has topped a ranking of smartphone apps in Southeast Asia, with LINE, WhatsApp, Google Play and Blackberry Messenger also proving popula, according to new research.
Case study: Porsche ‘birthday song’ and piano game reaches millions
In 2013, the Porsche 911 celebrated its 50th anniversary- marking the occasion with a birthday song on YouTube and Piano game that attracted millions of views and plays.