Archive for the ‘MIPTV’ Category
Last call for MIPTV’s Connected Ceativity
The early-bird rate for Connected Creativity at MIPTV is February 24. This new forum wants to bring together media executives, business development leaders and investors from the leading device makers, network operators and content groups. The idea is to create opportunities for start-ups to showcase new entertainment technology solutions to new partners. Get access to: [...]
MIPTV looking for “game-changing ideas”
Content360, MIPTV’s digital media pitch contest, is open for registrations until February 21, 2011. The event allows developers and application owners to pitch new concepts in audience engagement to the global TV & media industry at MIPTV 2011, 4-7 April in Cannes, France. Four categories enable companies the opportunity to win international recognition, meet new [...]
MIPTV early bird deadline: January 20, 2011
Good news if you intend to attend MIPTV in Cannes (April 2011): the early bird deadline runs until January 20. Registering now can save you 35% on the walk-in rate – that’s a saving of about €480 (which could cover your accommodation if you use our booking service!). In 2011, some 11,500 global TV & [...]
MIPTV and GSMA to launch “Connected Creativity” forum
With all the talk about multi-platforms at MIPCOM 2010, it’s hardly surprising that MIP should start getting even more cosy with the mobile world. So the news is that Reed MIDEM and the GSMA, the body that represents the worldwide mobile industry and which also produces the Mobile World Congress and Mobile Asia Congress events, [...]
Web TV: should we worry?
In the run-up to the MIPCOM 2010, there has been increased talk about Google’s move towards interfacing with the web. Should we worry about this? On the face of it, Google TV looks like a tempting prospect. Described in over-simple terms, it brings search facilities and web connections to the TV screen, creating a more [...]
The agency behind MIPTV & MIDEM campaigns
If you have ever wondered what the trick is to securing better deals and growing in the TV and content business, MIPTV has the answer: the trick is to be there. Even in the age of LinkedIn and social networking, trade fairs remain the place where the industry gathers, discusses and does business. This is [...]
MIPTV to showcase new format talent
TV formats are hot, which is why MIPTV lanuched MIPFormats, dedicated to the booming formats market. They are following it up with the Fresh Talent Pitch, 10 original ideas for non-scripted concepts chosen from 110 submissions “designed to identify the successful formats of tomorrow,” said Laurine Garaude, Director of Reed Midem’s Television Division. The 10 [...]
Coca-Cola to award €10,000 development contract at MIPTV
Coca-Cola and ad agency Ogilvy have announced they will award a €10,000 development contract at MIPTV 2010 for the best branded content idea to engage teens, as part of the 5th annual Content 360 Challenge. The idea can take the shape of a TV show, a web movie series, a mobile application or ad game, [...]
Euro Commission offers chance to win €10,000 and MIPTV entrance
The European Commission is inviting audiovisual professionals as well as individuals to compete in the production of a video clip of maximum 3 minutes, presenting an original vision of Europe based on EU archive material mixed with new or remixed images produced by the participant. The clip should express a personal vision of Europe and [...]
Cannes news and tips to your desk
If you attend Cannes for Midem, Mipim, MipTV or the Cannes Film festival, perhaps you should get the relevant news straight to your desk rather than coming across it by accident on the web. Cannes or Bust runs an occasional newsletter with just that: tips, news, special offers and links to people with bright ideas. [...]


