Melita Kuburas
BroadbandTV extends NBA agreement
Founder and CEO Shahrzad Rafati says the Vancouver-based tech company will now also assist the NBA’s official YouTube channel.
Amazon launches short-form video hub
Gaming, beauty, music and movies are among the categories represented on the video site.
AOL ups Marta Martinez to head of video sales
Martinez takes over the post from Charles Gabriel, who jumped to Maker Studios.
Next stop for Netflix: world domination?
Netflix’s latest quarter results and how its aiming to reduce theatre to airing times through new deals with companies like Disney.
Disney extends exclusive Netflix pact to Canada
The streaming service is further taking control of the pay TV window that until now has gone to traditional broadcasters.
Maker Studios adds former AOL exec to c-suite
Charles Gabriel makes the jump to a newly created role at Maker after serving as SVP of global video sales at AOL.
AOL debuts Road to Disrupt doc series
Produced by AOL Studios, all 12 episodes of the series are available for streaming in the US, UK and Canada.
Ask yourself: “Is this content someone would pay for?”
After chairing the branded content jury in Cannes, OgilvyEntertainment’s Doug Scott says it’s time to “practice what I preach” through his new shingle, ccMF Productions.
AOL’s Rob Delacruz on set-top distribution, Apple TV deal
The company’s VP and GM of consumer experiences at AOL Video on the challenges and benefits of stepping into the world of connected TVs.
US Supreme Court rules against Aereo
In a 6-3 vote, justices say the company violates US copyright laws.
Publicis launches digital service with Google, Conde Nast
Platform called La Maison will be used by boutique agencies to deliver web insights and develop content for luxury brands.
Shaw Media invests in four new digital projects
The series will stream on GlobalTV.com and the digital platforms that are an extension of specialty channels History, HGTV and Food Network.
Why SoulPancake rejects the ‘bottom line driven’ image
The production company’s creative director and executive producer Golriz Lucina says brands are attracted to its uplifting, family-friendly content, so much so that they hardly have to do any outward selling.
iThentic launches simulation game at Stream Market
Sponsorship opportunities for GreenYrLife, an environmental Facebook game and video series, start at $5,000 and go up to $250,000.
HGTV Canada and Ikea partner on miniseries
Produced by Shaw, “Quick & Easy Room Makeover” will be hosted online in a plan arranged by Jungle Media, with creative developed by Leo Burnett.
