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Content Everywhere: how to improve subscriber engagement and reduce churn

While streaming services and media businesses are experimenting with new business models and subscription tiers including AVOD, FAST and SVOD, market competition and cost-of-living challenges means consumers are looking to trim costs and cut the number of services to which they are prepared to subscribe.

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Masters of the Air

Behind the Scenes: Masters of the Air

Masters of the Air takes place over the skies of Nazi-occupied Europe and at the very least doesn’t flinch from the horrific conditions faced by men in metal tubes flying five miles above ground, writes Adrian Pennington.

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5G in broadcasting: revolutionising content production

Having been successfully deployed for key live events and reality shows, 5G production has proven its mettle for the big stage. John Maxwell Hobbs explores how its wider adoption is set to transform the broadcasting landscape.

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How did the BBC restore and colourise The Daleks 60 years after it first aired?

As part of its celebrations for the 60th anniversary of Doctor Who, the BBC commissioned a feature-length version of one of the most important stories in the show’s history, in full colour with a Dolby Atmos soundtrack. Kevin Hilton talks to the sound designer and colourisation artists who worked on The Daleks in Colour.

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“Feeling disconnected? The AMWA NMOS specifications can remedy this by ensuring networked media infrastructures operate seamlessly

NMOS Control project: what does the latest development mean for IP production?

Making sure there is a clearly defined set of user needs is fundamental to the start of every new phase in the ongoing AMWA NMOS project, writes David Davies.

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Photo credit: Ian Olsson | IBC Accelerator Kickstart Day 2024

IBC Accelerators 2024: Kickstart Day in review

Pitches for the shortlisted projects on the IBC Accelerators Innovation Programme were presented in a quick-fire round in front of an international M&E audience at the Kickstart Day on 6 March.

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Timothée Chalamet as Paul Atreides in Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ action adventure “Dune: Part Two,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release

Behind the Scenes - Dune: Part Two

The highly-anticipated sequel to the epic Dune: Part One had the challenge of communicating the deeper narrative of the original novels all the while creating a standalone film, reports Adrian Pennington.

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Oppenheimer won seven Oscars with awards for best editing, original score and cinematography

Oscars 2024: WWII narratives feature heavily at this year’s Academy Awards

Oblique and powerful takes on the Second World War dominate at the Oscars, reports Adrian Pennington.

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FACEIT Watch was rolled out in time for IEM Katowice 2024

Watch this space: creating a live streaming platform for esports fans

Could a proprietary live-streaming platform unlock key commercial opportunities in the esports domain? Dan Symonds reports.

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Dolby Atmos UHD,  Bundesliga

Adventures beyond stereo: perfecting the immersive audio mix

How do audio engineers develop an expertise in surround mixing and what are the elements that characterise a great immersive mix? David Davies speaks with the best ears in the business to discover more.

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