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Sofia Digital delivering UGC in HbbTV app

September 11, 2015 14.09 Europe/London By Julian Clover

Sofia Digital has brought its cloud-based Somescreen service to HbbTV.

The app takes real-time user generated content, including social media discussion ans image feed, and delivers it as moderated content to different displays.

Viewers send messages with their device of choice, while the Somescreen manager just needs to define the desired hashtags and users to follow.

Real Time voting can also be included.

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Filed Under: IBC Special, Newsline Edited: 12 September 2015 08:47

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Julian Clover is a Media and Technology journalist based in Cambridge, UK. He works in online and printed media. Julian is also a voice on local radio. You can talk to Julian on X @julianclover, or by email at jclover@broadbandtvnews.com.

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