All News – Page 77
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NewsGoogle buys game developer & NENT inks NBCUniversal content deal
16-20 Dec: Your guide to what’s happened this week in the media, entertainment and technology industry.
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NewsAudiotonix acquired by private equity firm
Private equity firm Ardian has bought a majority stake in Audiotonix, the professional audio mixing console group which includes brands such as Calrec and Allen & Heath.
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NewsApple, Google & Amazon “Chip” away at smart home standard
Amazon, Apple, Google and the Zigbee Alliance have partnered to develop an open standard for connecting smart home devices.
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NewsTiVo merges with tech firm Xperi in $3bn deal
TiVo is combining with Xperi to create “one of the industry’s largest” consumer and entertainment technology and intellectual property licensing businesses.
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NewsLionsgate strikes content deal with Airtel
India’s Bharti Airtel has inked a deal with Lionsgate and Starzplay to launch Lionsgate Play in India under a new strategic alliance.
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NewsNew Zealand delays decision over PSB merger
A decision over the future of public service broadcasting in New Zealand has been delayed as a number of Cabinet ministers requested more detail on proposals to merge RNZ and TVNZ.
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NewsUK TV licence fee could be overhauled under Boris Johnson
The UK government is looking at decriminalising the non-payment of TV licences, a move which would potentially hit BBC funding hard.
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NewsCanal+ inks French distribution deal with Disney+
Canal+ has struck a deal to become the exclusive distribution partner in France for Disney’s new streaming platform.
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NewsFoxtel signs multi-year content deal with Discovery
Australian pay-TV operator Foxtel has signed a multi-year agreement with US factual giant Discovery to bring its premium content down under.
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NewsHulu trials ad insertion for binge viewers
Streaming video platform Hulu has begun to test run commercials targeted at viewers who binge-watching series, inserting ad breaks into the service.
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NewsIBC2020 looks to innovation with new initiatives
IBC calls for submissions for Accelerator Media Innovation programme Accelerators fast-track collaboration and innovation in media tech Innovation will be key theme across 2020 conference, with Technical Paper entries to open in 2020
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NewsAustralian government greenlights FAANG regulation
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s recommendations to regulate and address the impact of digital platforms like Facebook and Google has been welcomed by the Government.
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NewsAmazon scores Champions League rights & Comcast to spend $2bn on Peacock service
9-13 Dec: Your guide to what’s happened this week in the media, entertainment and technology industry.
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NewsComcast and NuEyes partner on accessibility for visually impaired
Comcast has partnered with wearable technology startup NuEyes to bring entertainment viewing experiences to visually impaired customers through NuEyes virtual reality technology.
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NewsNetflix trials browser-free ‘Watch Now’ streaming experience
Netflix has begun a global test of its latest feature for TV apps, offering users the option to skip browsing and start streaming instantly.
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NewsNetflix dominates Golden Globe nominations
The 77th Golden Globes have been announced with Netflix leading the pack with 17 nominations for The Crown and The Irishman, while shows from HBO, Prime Video and AppleTV+ also made the shortlist.
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NewsMovieLabs publishes new whitepaper on production security
MovieLabs has published a new white paper that lays out security principles for the future of production in the cloud.
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NewsPSBs leading gender-balanced workplaces, finds EBU
Public service broadcasters are at the forefront of gender equality in the workplace and are leading the industry with strong role models for women in media, according to a new report by the European Broadcasting Union.
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NewsManchester United ink content partnership deal with Alibaba Group
Premier League football club Manchester United have announced a new partnership with Alibaba Group to bring the exclusive rights to the club’s content to China.
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NewsIABM 2019 Awards: Winners revealed
The IABM has announced the winners of its annual awards at the organisation’s Annual International Business Conference.
