Industry Trends – Page 3
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The state of spatial sound
Advances in technology and new media devices are bringing premium features like immersive audio to a wider audience. Kevin Hilton looks at how market leader Dolby Atmos got to this point and the current state of the spatial sound market.
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Netflix suffers tough Q2 results as content worries loom
Netflix saw its US subscriber numbers fall for the first time – James Pearce asks if there is a rocky road ahead for the streaming giant.
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Women’s World Cup scores with viewers worldwide
The 2019 Women’s World Cup is drawing to a close, but the tournament has already broken viewing records worldwide, writes Ross Biddiscombe.
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The role of voice in content discovery
Voice is becoming an increasingly important part of content discovery, but can it ever replace the remote control? Ann-Marie Corvin investigates.
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UX takes centre stage
A seamless user experience has surpassed the belief ‘content is king’ with audience retention, engagement and discoverability critical for success.
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NAB: Building virtual worlds
NAB 2019: Virtual set solutions powered by games engines proved a big draw for the live broadcast as well as the scripted market.
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NAB 2019: Esports targeted by kit vendors
NAB 2019: The rapid growth of esports is proving to be a godsend for live event kit vendors, and as a result was a major focus at this year’s show in Las Vegas
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Innovation at home: Cloud PVRs and wireless STBs
The ongoing evolution of innovative cloud PVRs and wireless/IP-based STBs are among the trends rendering this a highly dynamic part of the broadcast market.
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Media CEOs embrace mobile disruption
The entertainment and content industry has dramatically changed with mobile networks and devices enabling disruptive new players and business models, according to the leaders of two media giants.
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Why broadcasters are doubling down on dynamic ad insertion
With scale being one of the main drivers for success in the dynamic ads market, is RTL’s acquisition of Yospace the shape of things to come?
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What to expect at Mobile World Congress 2019
From foldable phones to live biohack chip implants and an exhibition and conference awash with 5G, we look at the likely trends and talking points at this year’s Mobile World Congress.
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Super Bowl LIII: Who watched the game?
The final whistle of Super Bowl LIII sounded on Sunday ending its lowest scoring head-to-head in history and the build up to its perennially anticipated half-time show saw numerous high profile drop outs in support of Colin Kaepernick. Ross Biddiscombe explores how the event’s viewership fared.
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AI: A content chain analysis
IABM Lead Research Analyst Lorenzo Zanni takes an in-depth look at how increases in processing power and storage capabilities are broadening Artificial Intelligence applications throughout the broadcast, media and entertainment industry.
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Oscars 2019 nominations
The Favourite and Netflix’s Roma lead this year’s Oscars race, with both productions nominated in 10 categories.
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CES 2019: All about 8K, AI & connected cars
CES 2019: From 8K TVs to the roll out of voice assistants and immersive in-car entertainment, technology, media and telco analyst Paolo Pescatore plots a course through the key media and entertainment trends.
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CES 2019: Our pick of the products
As the annual meeting point for the world’s consumer electronics giants, CES provides a fascinating glimpse into the future of the media and entertainment industry. IBC365 picks the top product launches that could shape the way we create and consume content.
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Branding channels in a multi-platform age
Linear channels are having to work harder to entice viewers, with the branding of channels one area of focus.
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Tony Hall: EBU can tackle fake news
The EBU has a vital role to play in the battle against fake news, according to Tony Hall, the organisation’s new president and director general of the BBC.
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2018’s most-read Consumption articles
Futuristic holographic phone, the Premier League rights battle, voice control to enhance UX and personalisation were the hottest topics covered in the most popular Consumption articles.
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IBC’s owners review 2018’s industry milestones
From the auction of Sky, to the rising interest in 5G and growing adoption of AI, IBC’s owners share their highlights and reflections of the last 12 months.