BroadbandTV, Huffington Post to launch citizen journalism network

RTL Group’s online video company BroadbandTV (BBTV) and news website Huffington Post announced plans on Tuesday to launch an online video journalism network as media groups vie for younger audiences less attracted to traditional media. The new citizen journalist network, called Outspeak, will combine BBTV’s 4.5 billion monthly views and The Huffington Post’s 214 million monthly unique visitors, the two companies said in a joint statement

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Clash of Clans maker Supercell doubles profit

By Jussi Rosendahl HELSINKI (Reuters) – Finnish mobile game maker Supercell tripled sales and doubled core profit last year on the back of hit titles Clash of Clans, Hay Day and Boom Beach, the company said on Tuesday. Chief Executive Ilkka Paananen said in the statement that the rapid growth was thanks to users’ increased play of the company’s existing games, which it updates regularly with extended story lines and features

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