Vice set to launch TV series based on Twitter feed
Vice TV is poised to launch a new TV series based on a viral Twitter feed. Called Super Maximum Retro Show, the series is produced by Jimmy Kimmel’s production company Kimmelot and ITV America, and will launch on Tuesday March 7. The new series is based on...
Buzzfeed turns to AI to drive content strategy
Digital publisher BuzzFeed is reportedly planning to use AI to personalise and enhance its content, according to reports in the Wall Street Journal. The WSJ says that Buzzfeed CEO Jonah Peretti sent a memo to staff in which he laid out his vision for the coming year:...
Arcade reports stellar response to latest drop of Sidemen’s 20 vs 1 format
Digital talent agency Arcade Media has reported a strong audience response to the latest content drop from YouTube super group and content creators The Sidemen. Speaking via his LinkedIn post, Arcade Media director and The Sidemen head of content Victor Bengtsson said...
Google Play’s Tiam Lim (and Jack Grealish) join Roblox’s expanding team
Gaming platform Roblox has hired former Google Play VP Tian Lim to lead the product team for its creator group, the division focused on user-crafted games and experiences. Commenting, Lim said: “I’m excited to engage with the Roblox community of developers and...
VFM and NTV acquire Quintus Original ‘Beyond Borders’
Quintus Studios, the international factual content distributor and channel owner has announced two European broadcasters have snapped up a new documentary series created through the company’s digital-led partnership content funding model. Beyond Borders (5 x 60’)...
