2016 Emmys: Netflix and Amazon receive record nominations as online video steals spotlight

July 15, 2016 | David Farnor

Netflix and Amazon have both received a record number of Emmy nominations, in a year where online video has never been more acclaimed.

At a glance, the awards seem the same old set-up, with Game of Thrones again leading the … Read More

AOL expands with acquisition of Vidible

December 5, 2014 | David Farnor

Earlier this year, we were told at Raindance’s Web Fest that AOL would be the VOD platform to watch in 2015. Yes, the company that used give out free CDs with a woman on it wearing a dress made of … Read More

Ricard Bacon and Tess Daly join AOL’s original UK video line-up

October 19, 2014 | David Farnor

Richard Bacon and Tess Daly will be part of AOL’s UK line-up of original videos.

The media company unveiled its new plans for the UK market at the IAB’s Digital Upfronts initiative this week. David Shing of AOL said that … Read More

AOL On announces 16 original series including James Franco movie show

May 1, 2014 | David Farnor

AOL has announced 16 original shows to be produced in the coming year for AOL On along with the first ever Nielsen digital ratings system.

Original content is the weapon of choice among VOD providers in the UK this … Read More