For the last two years, Facebook has been inflating the amount of time people spend watching videos, according to information unearthed in a Wall Street Journal report and confirmed by The Wrap. The social media company has been giving its advertisers and video producers average viewing times that are 60-80 percent higher than the real numbers. In calculating average time spent viewing videos, Facebook wasn’t including views under three seconds — of which there are, apparently, many. In a blog post, Facebook VP of business and marketing partnerships David Fischer said that Facebook discovered the calculation error a month ago and.
- 9/24/2016
- by Oriana Schwindt
- The Wrap
Tyler Perry’s best comedy in years. Only the joke’s on him, because this isn’t a comedy.
Tyler Perry has two large shadows looming over him in his first major role in a film made outside his production company. The first shadow unquestionably belongs to actor Morgan Freeman who first brought James Patterson’s fictional detective Alex Cross to the silver screen in Kiss The Girls over fifteen years ago. Freeman was able to bring warmth and great intelligence to what was also his first lead role in a large scale Hollywood production, one he would reprise in Along Came a Spider. His performance not only brought in new readers for Patterson’s Alex Cross series, but fans began to associate the character with him.
The second shadow belongs to Perry himself, in the form of his alter ego, that money making juggernaut Mabel Simmons, aka “Madea”. After...
Tyler Perry has two large shadows looming over him in his first major role in a film made outside his production company. The first shadow unquestionably belongs to actor Morgan Freeman who first brought James Patterson’s fictional detective Alex Cross to the silver screen in Kiss The Girls over fifteen years ago. Freeman was able to bring warmth and great intelligence to what was also his first lead role in a large scale Hollywood production, one he would reprise in Along Came a Spider. His performance not only brought in new readers for Patterson’s Alex Cross series, but fans began to associate the character with him.
The second shadow belongs to Perry himself, in the form of his alter ego, that money making juggernaut Mabel Simmons, aka “Madea”. After...
- 10/19/2012
- by Ron Henriques
- LRMonline.com
English Vinglish actor Cory Hibbs has spoken about working with veteran star Sridevi. Hibbs, who plays English teacher David Fischer in the project, told Digital Spy that the actress is a "master of her craft". "It was such an honour working with Sridevi," revealed Hibbs. "She is a great artist and I learned so much about acting just by watching her work. She is a master of her craft at the highest level, each moment is honest, open and fearless. "She shines on and off screen, and my life and art are different now due to working with her." The New York-based actor said that although he had not seen much Bollywood prior to working on the film, he was looking forward to watching more Indian cinema.
"I did not know much about Bollywood before I did the film. I had heard of, but had not seen, the biggest hits...
"I did not know much about Bollywood before I did the film. I had heard of, but had not seen, the biggest hits...
- 10/15/2012
- by By Steven Baker
- Digital Spy
When Facebook launched a new form of advertising called "Sponsored Stories" earlier this year, some folks weren't buying the plot. The new ad unit, which takes content generated by Facebook users and turns it into ads, seemed to be crossing some kind of line.
Six months later, it looks like Facebook actually might have hit upon a powerful new form of advertising. The ads, which grab actions users perform on the Facebook platform (like Liking a brand page or checking in to a restaurant) and turn that into an ad that gets displayed only to the user’s friends, are in fact amplifying word of mouth.
According to Vice President of Advertising and Global Operations David Fischer, the units, which cost the same as standard Facebook ads, are performing, on average, twice as well.
"The key reasons it works is that it is engaging, it is social, and it is...
Six months later, it looks like Facebook actually might have hit upon a powerful new form of advertising. The ads, which grab actions users perform on the Facebook platform (like Liking a brand page or checking in to a restaurant) and turn that into an ad that gets displayed only to the user’s friends, are in fact amplifying word of mouth.
According to Vice President of Advertising and Global Operations David Fischer, the units, which cost the same as standard Facebook ads, are performing, on average, twice as well.
"The key reasons it works is that it is engaging, it is social, and it is...
- 7/15/2011
- by E.B. Boyd
- Fast Company
Facebook VP David Fischer explicitly downplayed the social network's role in Middle Eastern revolutions to an Israeli conference which included a tech industry who's-who.
One of Facebook's highest-ranking international executives told a dignitary-packed Israeli conference that the website played a minimal role in the Arab Spring.
While addressing the Israeli Presidential Conference in Jerusalem yesterday, Facebook Vice President for Advertising and Global Operations David Fischer commented on the revolutions in the Arab world. According to Israeli business newspaper Globes, Fischer stated:
"The social network gives people a way to express themselves and have their voice heard by governments and dictators--this was not so before […] When you see what is happening, you understand why changes are happening within the social media. However, I think Facebook gets too much credit for these things. In the end, the people who make the revolution are the brave ones here.
Fischer is the son of Stanley Fischer,...
One of Facebook's highest-ranking international executives told a dignitary-packed Israeli conference that the website played a minimal role in the Arab Spring.
While addressing the Israeli Presidential Conference in Jerusalem yesterday, Facebook Vice President for Advertising and Global Operations David Fischer commented on the revolutions in the Arab world. According to Israeli business newspaper Globes, Fischer stated:
"The social network gives people a way to express themselves and have their voice heard by governments and dictators--this was not so before […] When you see what is happening, you understand why changes are happening within the social media. However, I think Facebook gets too much credit for these things. In the end, the people who make the revolution are the brave ones here.
Fischer is the son of Stanley Fischer,...
- 6/24/2011
- by Neal Ungerleider
- Fast Company
With the social giant's unveiling of its new messaging service today, Mark Zuckerberg has declared war on Google-and the idea of websites. David Kirkpatrick, author of the Facebook Effect, on what it means-and why Facebook may now go public.
Facebook launched a real messaging service today, replacing its clunky messaging system with something that foments a direct, head-to-head battle with Google for dominance of the Internet.
Related story on The Daily Beast: Don't Ditch Your Gmail
The new Facebook system consists of three fundamental innovations: It unifies instant messages, SMS texts, and email into one in box; it turns all your interactions-ever-with any correspondent into one continuous thread which you can use to look back over your mutual history; and it uses its knowledge of your social interactions and friends on Facebook to sort your email for you so you are more likely to see the messages you care about first.
Facebook launched a real messaging service today, replacing its clunky messaging system with something that foments a direct, head-to-head battle with Google for dominance of the Internet.
Related story on The Daily Beast: Don't Ditch Your Gmail
The new Facebook system consists of three fundamental innovations: It unifies instant messages, SMS texts, and email into one in box; it turns all your interactions-ever-with any correspondent into one continuous thread which you can use to look back over your mutual history; and it uses its knowledge of your social interactions and friends on Facebook to sort your email for you so you are more likely to see the messages you care about first.
- 11/15/2010
- by David Kirkpatrick
- The Daily Beast
Omigod you guys! Antm is back for its 14th (!) cycle, and despite my inherent skepticism about the whole enterprise, if the premiere is anything to go on, we're in for a pretty decent ride. You know, if you like your rides bony, marginally unstable, and full of outrageous platitudes. And I think you do! The 90-minute episode included two rounds of casting, plus makeovers, fights, and a teaser about next week's challenge. Ye gods, producers: Pace yourselves. Grab your heels, and hang on to yer drama, cause here...we...go... The opening retrospective tragically included scenes from the first majestic season,...
- 3/11/2010
- by Margaret Lyons
- EW.com - PopWatch
London -- Online film hub Jaman has partnered with Cinetic Rights Management to secure Cinetic content for its Web users.
The deal expands Jaman's catalog to more than 7,000 films and includes Cinetic titles such as Michael Gilio's "Kwik Stop" and documentary "We Are Wizards," which profiles the underground Harry Potter community that pays homage to J.K. Rowling's characters and stories.
Other titles include Paul Todisco's "One Day Like Rain," a film nominated for the jury prize at the Seattle International Film Festival.
"Jaman's collaboration with Cinetic solidifies our commitment to provide compelling content to the independent film community," Jaman managing director David Fischer said. "Through partnerships like this one, Jaman aggressively expands our library with award-winning movies that are loved by our audience of film aficionados."
Crm head of programming Matt Dentler said: "Through Jaman's innovative platform we are able to effectively expand our global reach by...
The deal expands Jaman's catalog to more than 7,000 films and includes Cinetic titles such as Michael Gilio's "Kwik Stop" and documentary "We Are Wizards," which profiles the underground Harry Potter community that pays homage to J.K. Rowling's characters and stories.
Other titles include Paul Todisco's "One Day Like Rain," a film nominated for the jury prize at the Seattle International Film Festival.
"Jaman's collaboration with Cinetic solidifies our commitment to provide compelling content to the independent film community," Jaman managing director David Fischer said. "Through partnerships like this one, Jaman aggressively expands our library with award-winning movies that are loved by our audience of film aficionados."
Crm head of programming Matt Dentler said: "Through Jaman's innovative platform we are able to effectively expand our global reach by...
- 2/17/2009
- by By Stuart Kemp
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
London -- Online film hub Jaman has landed in the U.K., tapping former MySpace U.K. managing director David Fischer to lead its movie download and streaming service in the territory.
Fischer and his team said Wednesday that Jaman U.K. already has partnered with Pathe Films here to promote the digital campaign for Danny Boyle's "Slumdog Millionaire" and hopes the relationship with the French-owned, British-based company "grows over time."
Jaman U.K. also has partnered with the British Film Institute on a range of activities, including rights deals on BFI catalog titles.
"Jaman's international ambition is to build upon our leadership position serving a discerning, independently minded global audience," Fischer said.
To bolster the international rollout ambitions, Jaman U.K. will be premiering the Michael Douglas, Liam Neeson starrer "Trumbo." Jaman will be the film's exclusive distributor in the U.K for a six-week premiere period that begins Thursday.
Fischer and his team said Wednesday that Jaman U.K. already has partnered with Pathe Films here to promote the digital campaign for Danny Boyle's "Slumdog Millionaire" and hopes the relationship with the French-owned, British-based company "grows over time."
Jaman U.K. also has partnered with the British Film Institute on a range of activities, including rights deals on BFI catalog titles.
"Jaman's international ambition is to build upon our leadership position serving a discerning, independently minded global audience," Fischer said.
To bolster the international rollout ambitions, Jaman U.K. will be premiering the Michael Douglas, Liam Neeson starrer "Trumbo." Jaman will be the film's exclusive distributor in the U.K for a six-week premiere period that begins Thursday.
- 1/14/2009
- by By Stuart Kemp
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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