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NewsBroadcasters partner to boost disability awareness
ITV, the BBC, Channel 4, Viacom and Sky have partnered to launch an event focussed on disability and the media to mark International Day of People with Disabilities (IDPWD).
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NewsVisual Data buys London content services firm MX1
Visual Data buys London-based MX1 UK from SES Ongoing M&A among the media services sector SES to focus on distribution and content management
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NewsSMPTE and IABM confirm industry membership collaboration
Two leading media and broadcasting organisations have united to pool expertise across their memberships and share knowledge around industry challenges.
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NewsOneWeb to raise $1bn for mega-constellation
Internet satellite company OneWeb is set to seek $1 billion from investors as it prepares its plan to launch hundreds of advanced satellites into orbit from next year.
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NewsConservatives and Labour pledge free over-75 licence fees ahead of election
The UK’s two largest political parties have vowed to save free TV licences for all over-75s ahead of the upcoming UK general election.
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NewsComcast-owned Sky boosts UK workforce with 1,000 new roles
Europe’s direct-to-consumer media and entertainment company Sky will grow its engineering and customer service jobs by 5% to meet increasing demands.
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NewsDPP unveils report on localisation
The DPP has released a new report challenging the media and entertainment industry to collaborate more on localisation.
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NewsCharter to launch AMC SVoD and ad-free services
AMC Networks has announced a deal with Charter Communications to boost the distribution for its ad-free AMC Premiere and subscription streaming services.
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NewsMachine learning audio software firm secures $3.3m funding
Audio repair software developer Accusonus has raised $3.3 million in Series A funding.
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NewsCommanding the future with next-generation voice control
Optimising voice control for a seamless and authentic user experience whilst driving new TV revenues is explored in the latest IBC365 webinar, with experts from Liberty Global, BBC and Nuance.
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NewsApple TV+ launches 1 Nov & Niantic’s Pokemon Go surpasses $3bn
28 Oct - 1 Nov: Your guide to what’s happened this week in the media, entertainment and technology industry.
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NewsPinewood ends Wales studio deal
Pinewood Group is to end its involvement with the studio complex in Wales as the facilities firm continues to focus on developing its south east England sites.
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NewsHaivision to buy LightFlow from Epic Labs
Video steaming solutions provider Haivision has struck a deal to acquire AI and cloud orchestration firm LightFlow from Epic Labs.
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NewsVivendi readies for DTH launch in Ukraine
French conglomerate Vivendi is preparing to launch its own direct-to-home (DTH) service in Ukraine by signing a preliminary agreement with Eutelsat to provide services for the platform.
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NewsUS DoD partners Verizon to deliver Forces network over IP
The United States Department of Defense has agreed a multi-year partnership with telco giant Verizon and the Defense Media Activity (DMA) to deliver content to overseas service members and their families.
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NewsBelden confirms plans to divest Grass Valley
Belden has announced its plans to sell live media business Grass Valley in a bid to save $40 million annually after strategically reviewing its business portfolio.
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NewsHBO and Sky strike new EU programming deal
Comcast-owned European pay-TV giant Sky and WarnerMedia’s HBO have renewed their long-running output deal.
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NewsViacom inks short-form content production deal with Facebook
Facebook Watch will showcase a slate of new commissioned short-form content after inking a deal with Viacom Digital Studios “to drive engagement.”
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NewsSony shutters PlayStation Vue platform amid streaming competition
Sony has scrapped video streaming service PlayStation Vue amid increased competition in the global streaming market.
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NewsNetflix responds to viewing speed criticism
Netflix has responded to criticism from filmmakers over a feature it has been testing that allows viewers to vary the speed at which they watch TV and films.
