The Sparkbeat
Next year, YouTube will launch roughly 100 channels in collaboration with entertainment heavyweights like Madonna, Ashton Kutcher and Emmy-nominated producer Anthony Zuiker (CSI). A couple of major production companies are linked to the new online… more
Television
Whether you’re into Gossip Girl or Boardwalk Empire, chances are one of your favourite TV shows originated on the printed page. Bestselling books don’t just make for quality reading – when brought to the small screen they’re good for ratings… more
Events
Content creators of all stripes came together this week for StoryWorld, an international gathering of transmedia storytellers. Our editor was on the ground in San Francisco and reports that there’s more to this story than you’d think. more
The Sparkbeat
It seems like we can’t avoid the small screen these days. Even if you’ve ditched your TV because you watch shows on your laptop or iPad, you’re bound to see TV screens in thousands of restaurants, stores and even doctors’ offices. These… more
Branded Entertainment
As TV brands and fictional characters enter the Twittersphere, the line between content producer and consumer is blurring. Media critic Aymar Jean Christian explains how frustrated networks are protecting their… more
Branded Entertainment
In our latest look at the future of location-based check-in apps, bestselling author and digital marketer Mitch Joel, President of Twist Image,… more
Transmedia
With more and more people watching TV on the Internet, reading magazines on their e-reader and playing games on their smart phone, the terms “old media” and “new media” are becoming meaningless. Jacqueline Parker reports on how smart brands… more
Q&A
With ad buys in 48 airports in 24 countries, HSBC has staked its claim as the go-to bank for the consumer in transit. We spoke to Andrea Newman, HSBC’s Group Head of Advertising, about the ups and downs of… more