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Facebook appeals Cambridge Analytica fine by UK watchdog
Facebook has appealed against a fine imposed by the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) over…
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Facebook rolls out “fewer, bigger, better” strategy
Facebook is rolling out a “fewer, bigger, better” strategy around scripted content as it rejigs…
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Channel 4, Facebook partner for weekly news show
Channel 4 has partnered with Facebook for a weekly news show, months after the social…
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Facebook rolls out HQ Trivia rival Confetti globally
Facebook is rolling out trivia game show Confetti internationally via Fremantle. The social media platform has…
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UK government targets digital giants with revenue tax
The UK government has called on digital platforms including Facebook and Amazon to “pay their…
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Facebook, YouTube reject “one-size-fits-all” ratings measurement
Facebook and YouTube have expressed a desire to get involved in a Joint Industry Currency…
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Barcroft wins Facebook commission for Incredible Homes
Facebook has commissioned Barcroft Media for five-part series Most Incredible Homes. The 5 x 12-minute…
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MIPCOM 2018: The Inside Scoop
FAANG, Endemol and Comcast were front of mind for delegates at a lively MIPCOM market,…
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Facebook names Nick Clegg as its global affairs chief
Facebook has hired the UK’s former deputy prime minister as the head of global affairs…
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MIPCOM: The Big Deals
With this week’s MIPCOM market coming to a close, TBI looks at the top deals…
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Facebook to launch three int’l formats, revives The Real World
Facebook is to launch three international show formats on its Watch platform, including The Real World via…
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Facebook looks to “game-ify” content
As the platform roll outs its video offering Watch globally, it is ramping up its…
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Facebook signs up for Zig Zag magic show
Facebook Watch has acquired a short-form series from Zig Zag Productions featuring British street magician…
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Facebook rolls out Watch platform globally
Facebook is to roll out its Watch service globally, one year after the service was…
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Facebook acquires video startup Vidpresso
Facebook has acquired Utah-based Vidpresso, an interactive live-video startup focused on Facebook Live streaming. While…
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Show of the week: Date or Dump
Date or Dump is not only the latest collaboration between UK indie Youngest Media and…
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Facebook no longer most popular online platform among US teens, says Pew
Facebook is no longer the most popular online platform among US teens, with more now…
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Social content the ‘next leap’ in programming: Facebook’s Henick
Social content should prioritise personal connections, be responsive to the audience, and will be the…
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Former Twitter & BBC exec joins Facebook
Former Twitter and BBC executive Dan Biddle is joining Facebook’s EMEA team as strategic partnerships…
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TBI Weekly: The OTT ‘arms race’ heats up
This week, it seems that almost every major TV player is claiming their stake in…
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Discovery eyes global OTT after closing Scripps deal
Discovery has completed its US$14.6 billion takeover of US cable rival Scripps Networks Interactive, and…
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Facebook hires BuzzFeed Studios chief for video content strategy
Facebook has hired the head of BuzzFeed Studio, Matthew Henick, to lead global video content…
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BBC boss fears threat of digital giants
BBC director general Tony Hall is again attacking the threat of the US-based digital companies…
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Facebook usage time down 5% following updates
Facebook has admitted that recent updates to prioritise personal interactions over posts from businesses, brands…
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BBC Showcase to host tech giants Apple, Netflix & more
BBC Worldwide Showcase 2018, held later this month (February 18-21), will be hosting Apple, Netflix,…
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OTT value to reach $119bn by 2022
Over-the-top (OTT) providers of digital TV such as Netflix and Amazon, are set to reach…
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Ampere: Premier League rights to pass £10bn mark
The value of Premier League football rights is set to break the £10 billion barrier…
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Murdoch calls on Facebook to pay ‘carriage fees’ for news
News Corp executive chairman Rupert Murdoch has called for Facebook to pay publishers for news…
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TBI Weekly: Facebook’s traditional values gnaw at NATPE crowd
This week, Facebook made a good fist of appearing far more like a broadcaster than…
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NATPE: Facebook orders shows from Bear Grylls & Blumhouse TV
Facebook’s growing ambitions for its Watch video service have expanded with the commission of original…