All IBC2018 articles – Page 8
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Industry Trends
Size isn’t everything, says C4’s Underwood
IBC2018: Broadcasters should face up to the onslaught of the digital giants by focusing on distinctiveness and innovation, argued Keith Underwood, Guest Chair of the Conference.
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Executive Interviews
Breaking barriers to monetising audio content
The rise of the podcast now with wide scale implementation of server-side adverts and listeners buying up audio-focussed devices, the industry is a far more welcoming place.
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Thought Leadership
IMF matters: The algorithm would say so
There is no surefire way to recognise real change, but extending the IMF format could have a significant impact on the industry, writes DPP Managing Director Mark Harrison.
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Thought Leadership
Joining forces to foster innovation
The collaboration between IBC and the TM Forum will give media-telco convergence projects prominence at IBC and at the TM Forum’s Digital Transformation World, writes TM Forum Chief Executive Nik Willetts.
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Thought Leadership
Leading by example
IBC continues to adapt to keep pace with the rapidly changing media, entertainment and technology industry, writes IBC Chairman Tim Richards.
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Industry Trends
SMPTE: Shaping the next generation of standards
The Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE), which has led the development of industry standards and progressive work in HD, Ultra HD, 4K and 8K for the advancement of the moving image, will be out in force at IBC.
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Industry Trends
The dawn of the 8K era?
8K, in the shape of NHK’s Super Hi-Vision, has been an important part of the IBC Future Zone for years. This year, however, it’s breaking out to the rest of the show. How long, then, before 8K starts to go mainstream?
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Executive Interviews
Starting block for change
The diversity chief and former pentathlete who helped the turn the Paralympics into appointment-to-view TV now wants to nail off screen representation.
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Video
Video: How to engage with niche audiences
Beano, W12 and Imira execs share insight on ways to engage niche audiences, the advantage of digital and tailoring viewing experiences.
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Thought Leadership
The Broadcasters’ OTT conundrum
Is OTT going to take over broadcasting? It’s the ever-present question for broadcasters, to which the simple answer is no, they must do both, writes EBU and DVB’s Peter MacAvock.
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Thought Leadership
Let's get the conversation moving
IBC has a vital role to play in continuing to help the industry plot its way to future success, says IABM Chief Executive Peter White.
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Industry Trends
IABM releases Broadcast & Media Strategic Analysis report
The IABM has released an analysis report ahead of IBC2018, highlighting the key trends and drivers of financial and technological change.
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Industry Trends
Econet awarded IBC Judges honour for TV everywhere
Econet has been recognised for its positive social impact and innovation in employing new technology to connect southern African audiences with global content.
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Executive Interviews
Indie powerhouse
The art house film platform founder Efe Cakarel explains why the niche will inherit the earth.
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Executive Interviews
A town square for Europe
Renowned news innovator Deborah Turness reveals how she is harnessing new tech, platforms and formats to bring Euronews into the heart of the story and how she turned NBC back into a number one ‘challenger brand’.
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Executive Interviews
Keeping 4 secure
A broadcaster’s cyber strategy needs to be robust when faced with challenges but Channel 4’s Brian Brackenborough appears to have most of the bases covered.
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Video
Video: How has content consumption evolved?
Panellists discuss the changes from digital and on-demand experiences to audiences changing expectations and the production of higher quality content than ever before.
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Industry Trends
Video shorts: Chris Rose, Beano Studios
Engaging and generating bite-sized content for Generation Alpha and the secret to success explains Beano Studios Director of Development and Production Chris Rose.
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Video
Video: David Abraham: "Content will remain king"
Wonderhood Studios Chief Executive and Founder on what the future will look like for broadcasters, their relationship with the technology giants and the “great opportunities” on the horizon.