BufferGoogle has said it will not compete with broadcasters for the rights to show live sporting events. This means that its recent announcement of an agreement with the Indian Premier League to stream live matches via YouTube is likely to … Continue reading
Category Archives: Streaming
"Significant opportunity" for advertisers as online video popularity surges
BufferBrits watched 5.5 billion videos online during February 2010, resulting in a 37 per cent increase from the previous year. Thanks to the popularity of Google-owned video site YouTube, the US search giant attracted the most viewers, who watched a … Continue reading
Online TV still not catching the imagination
BufferIt’s easier than ever for TV addicts to get the fix of whatever programmes they’re crazy for, but new research suggests that general awareness of video-on-demand services available online has still not taken off as its proponents would have hoped. … Continue reading
Omnifone makes music with Google’s Android
BufferOmnifone, the digital music service provider, has said that it will make its MusicStation offering available to all mobile handsets running on Google Inc's Android operating platform, reports Reuters. Omnifone, which already provides its service to the likes of British … Continue reading
Blow for free music streaming as Warner pulls plug
BufferThe "what price would you pay for your music?" debate has taken another twist following Warner Music's decision to stop licensing its songs to free music streaming services. This means users of services including Spotify, We7 and Last.fm will be … Continue reading
UK music service launches subscription package
BufferWe7, a UK-based streaming music service, has announced it is to launch a new subscription package. The company plans to offer a membership deal which will allow users access to over four million songs for £4.99 a month, with no interruptions from … Continue reading
Fiat promotes new car in online stunt
BufferA former semi-professional footballer has attempted to set the world record for the longest online advert ever. David Sheath spent four days, two hours and two minutes painting a brand new white Fiat 500 with pink nail polish. According to … Continue reading
MySpace artists owed millions
BufferMySpace, the social networking site which has helped many British bands and artists kickstart a music career, is now set to help them get paid. The site, part of Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp group, has signed a deal with SoundExchange, … Continue reading
New music VoD service makes rapid tracks and sets sights on new territories
BufferVEVO, a new music video-on-demand service initially operating in the United States only, recorded more than 35 million unique visitors in its first month, according to online data monitor comScore. The amazing success of the site, co-owned by Universal Music … Continue reading
BBC to roll out iPlayer across Freesat HD
BufferThe BBC's highly successful 'on demand catch-up' service, iPlayer, is to expand its reach substantially when the corporation makes it available through Freesat high-definition digital boxes and high-definition TVs. The move follows a successful three-month trial which involved 300 viewers … Continue reading
