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TikTok launches on whaleOS 3-supported TVs

whaleOS 3, the independent TV OS, has announced the arrival of TikTok on whaleOS 3-powered TVs. With this latest development, TikTok users can now log in with their account on the TV and enjoy their personalised feed or consume a random selection of short-form videos. “We’re excited to broaden our reach with the launch on […]

July 2, 2024

WOS Wrestling mounting return

WOS Wrestling is returning to live action with WOS: The Return, featuring many of the top stars from the popular 2018 ITV series and successful live tour in 2019. WOS stars already confirmed include Grado, Sha Samuels, Adam Maxted, Martin Kirby, Alpha Male Iestyn Rees and Ashton Smith. WOS: The Return will consist of two […]

June 28, 2024By Nik Roseveare

Research: Instagram more popular than Netflix, TikTok in US

Consumer research from Omdia has found that YouTube continues to dominate as the most popular video service globally, while Instagram has surged ahead of Netflix and TikTok in the US, establishing itself as the second most popular video service among American users. According to Omdia, YouTube maintains its position at the pinnacle of video streaming […]

June 20, 2024

Biddeo.io expands into US; Kline named North America CEO

Biddeo.io, a technology platform that helps advertisers expand the reach of online video ad campaigns while ensuring brand safety and suitability, has announced the appointment of Adam Kline as its North America CEO, marking the company’s next phase of international expansion. Based in New York, Kline will oversee Biddeo’s expansion into the US market. Biddeo.io […]

June 18, 2024

BBC Studios hires Seth as Brand Partnerships Director

BBC Studios has announced Devina Seth as Brand Partnerships Director within their Global Digital Brands team. Her appointment is the latest within the growing division as they continue to expand their digital advertising offering with a particular focus on social video advertising and social-first branded entertainment to clients and advertisers. Seth’s previous roles include stints […]

June 14, 2024

Videocites expands relationship with Los Angeles FC

Videocites, specialists in next-generation AI-based social media measurement, has announced a renewed and expanded relationship with the Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC). Working with Videocites, LAFC saw over 1 billion net new impressions tracked in 2023 thanks to Videocites’ ability to capture data from user generated content (UGC) and additional social platforms. LAFC was able […]

June 10, 2024

Bell Media becomes strategic Canadian partner of TikTok’s Pulse Premiere

Bell Media has joined onto a strategic partnership that brings TikTok’s Pulse Premiere to Canada. A game changer for advertisers in Canada, Pulse Premiere is an advertising solution that gives brands the control and predictability to choose where their ads are placed, adjacent to select publisher partner content on the For You feed. The new […]

June 6, 2024

Sky Kids boosts news output

Sky Kids’ news service FYI: For Your Info is increasing its reach of news and sport content for young viewers (age 9-15), with short news videos set to be released across the week on Sky News social platforms – including TikTok, Instagram and YouTube – in addition to the usual weekly show that broadcasts every […]

June 4, 2024

Report: Meta driving growth in social video time spent

This year, for the first time, social video will account for over 10 per cent of all US time spent with digital media. That’s a major milestone and reflects the changing nature of where and how people consume video content, reports eMarketer. While TikTok still dominates social video, Meta’s Reels has made major gains, and […]

June 3, 2024

Channel 4 trebles digital viewing

Channel 4 reported it has delivered a three-fold year-on-year increase in UK viewing of full episodes of TV shows on YouTube in Q1, and its made-for-social network Channel 4.0. The first of a new quarterly update on Channel 4 social performance, based on UK views in 2024, highlights progress made against its Fast Forward strategy […]

May 20, 2024