All Audiences and Advertising articles – Page 2
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Industry TrendsAre green shoots for cinemas in sight?
With most US cinemas still closed, major releases on hold and others going straight to digital, it’s a bleak time for cinema exhibitors. When is there likely to be any respite for them from the impact of Covid-19?
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NewsNews Roundup: ITV profits nosedive and Mulan ditches cinemas for Disney+
ITV earnings fall by half as ad business flatlines UK broadcaster ITV has reported a 50% decline in adjusted earnings (EBITDA) to £165 million for the firts half of 2020, while revenues shrank 17% to £1.21bn. The drop was driven by a signifcant fall in demand for advertising during the ...
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NewsLockdown leads to surge in TV viewing and streaming in UK
Changing viewing behaviour during the Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated the growth of streaming services such as Netflix and Disney+, according to Ofcom’s latest annual study of the UK’s media habits, Media Nations 2020.
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NewsNews Roundup: Hulu exec joins WarnerMedia and BBC Studios partners SES
6-10 July: Your guide to what’s happened this week in the media, entertainment and technology industry.
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Industry TrendsBrands look to capitalise on esports growth
Lockdown has seen a surge in competitive video gaming, causing advertisers to take a closer look at esports as a medium.
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NewsApple TV Plus subscriber numbers and BAFTAs rearranged
18-22 May: Your guide to what’s happened this week in the media, entertainment and technology industry.
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Industry TrendsAnalyst review: Coronavirus impact measured
IBC365 looks at the latest facts and figures featured in analyst reports from across the industry.
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NewsStreaming rise, Vodacom’s 5G rollout and cinemas reopening
4-8 May: Your guide to what’s happened this week in the media, entertainment and technology industry.
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Industry TrendsStreaming success: As-live action theatre in lockdown
Theatre has suffered more than most industries due to coronavirus. But with Disney set to air broadway megahit Hamilton on its OTT service, the UK’s National Theatre and composer Andrew Lloyd Webber are among novice streamers turning to OTT during Covid-19.
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NewsNews Corp head hunts former CBS chief to drive UK video
Former CBS News president David Rhodes has been tapped for Rupert Murdoch’s UK news operation to drive video content.
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NewsViacomCBS’s Bakish severs staff to drive integration
Since Viacom and CBS merged last December and during the “challenging” Covid-19 pandemic, CEO Bill Bakish has said streamlining its operations and managing costs remain a priority.
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NewsBBC announces major mental health push across broadcasting
BBC’s television, radio and children’s programming will pivot as it focusses on Mental Health Awareness Week next month curating content throughout May to help audiences struggling “during these extraordinary circumstances.”
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NewsUS cinema chains to remain shut despite easing of lockdown rules
Major US cinema chains are unlikely to re-open their doors until the summer, despite several states announcing plans to relax restrictions imposed to tackle the coronavirus pandemic.
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Industry TrendsAudience interaction in the coronavirus era
The coronavirus crisis is sparking a wave of innovative ideas in the entertainment sector as shows look for ways to carry on interacting with viewers.
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NewsAustralians turn to online for news
Online sources surpass TV as favourite news source with 59% of Gen Z opting for social media options, according to the latest research from Roy Morgan.
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Industry TrendsAnalysis: The YouTube revolution
YouTube has changed the future of television forever. On its 15th anniversary IBC365 examines the impact of the online video platform and looks at how it has revolutionised the motion picture.
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Industry Trends365 playlist: Cyber security
Among the challenges broadcasters and platform owners face today is restreaming, credential sharing, ransomware and hacking of content and data. IBC365 rounds up insight and tips from experts on cyber security.
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NewsNBCU’s Fandango buys Walmart’s Vudu streamer
NBCUniversal’s Fandango division has inked a pact to buy digital film and TV streaming platform Vudu from Walmart, as NBC agrees to offload its stake in Euronews.
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NewsVivendi, Snap & Netflix to release Q1 results
20 - 26 Apr: Your guide on what to look forward to this week in the media, entertainment and technology industry
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NewsSky set to launch new factual channels
Broadcaster Sky has announced it will launch two new factual channels on 27 May alongside Sky History - a co-branded venture between Sky and A+E Networks.
