Posted by: Dan Sheen Posted on: February 27, 2019
BBC and ITV partner to launch Netflix-rival streaming service BritBox
Britain’s two biggest broadcasters are setting aside their own rivalry to create a joint streaming platform dubbed BritBox. Advanced discussions are now taking place between the BBC and ITV with the expectation that other providers can be cajoled into taking part, providing a one-stop shop for British box sets, brand new commissions and on demand classics. Carolyn McCall, chief […]
Posted by: Dan Sheen Posted on: February 22, 2019
Bauer Radio scoops multiple music week awards nominations
The shortlist for the Music Week Awards 2019 have been announced and Bauer Media has secured nominations in both of the Radio categories. The awards, held in association with YouTube Music, celebrate every area of the music industry including record labels, publishing, live, PR, retail, radio and marketing. The Bauer Radio teams are in good company, as each category […]
Posted by: Dan Sheen Posted on: February 19, 2019
Brit Awards 2019: 25 Best Performances Ever, From Spice Girls And Adele To Madonna And Amy Winehouse
Over the years, the Brit Awards have seen some of the biggest stars from the world of music put on show-stopping performances that have had us all talking the next day. And while we’re not exactly opposed to an outrageous on-stage outburst or cringe-worthy awards show fail, the Brits are often when an artist is able to […]
Posted by: Dan Sheen Posted on: February 13, 2019
Lego launches clothes shop with no clothes
Snapchat users will get to buy limited-edition Lego clothing at a shop that looks empty to the naked eye. Lego is launching a pop-up that contains nothing except a Snapchat code on a plinth to promote its limited-edition clothing line. When Snapchat users scan the Snapcode with their smartphones, the booth will be virtually transformed […]
Posted by: Dan Sheen Posted on: February 6, 2019
Has Fyre Festival burned influencers?
“Fyre was basically like Instagram coming to life.” Or at least, that was the idea, says DJ/producer Jillionaire in the new Netflix documentary Fyre: The Greatest Party that Never Happened. The organisers spent eye-watering sums on an extravagant launch campaign with 10 of the world’s top supermodels sharing gorgeous promotional pictures and videos of themselves […]