Interviews
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Executive InterviewsRole models: responsibility for diversity goes beyond DEI departments
Miranda Wayland, CEO of Creative Diversity Network says the focus on individual DEI executives and departments misses the bigger picture. Adrian Pennington reports.
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Executive InterviewsIBC Conference preview – Day 3: The evolution of live sportscasting - it’s rocket science
Claire Wilkie, Founder and CEO of Limitless Broadcast discusses the ingredients needed for a successful remote production and how “change happens”, whether everyone wants to get on board or not.
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Executive InterviewsIBC Conference preview: Uncovering the truth behind macro trends in the media industry
The media and entertainment market is set to exceed $1tn in 2024, driven by the explosive growth in streaming video, but how many people really understand the dynamics behind the trend? IBC365 speaks with Omdia’s Maria Rua Aguete to learn more.
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Executive InterviewsIBC Keynote preview - Paramount CTO Phil Wiser: “Content creation is our bedrock”
The media landscape is changing in dramatic ways. Paramount CTO Phil Wiser says the transition to digital can be managed astutely with the right blend of technology, business and, crucially, of content.
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Executive InterviewsPrivate networks and personalisation: Verizon’s vision for the future of media
As the media and entertainment landscape evolves, telecoms provider Verizon is stepping up to become a significant player in this dynamic space. With a focus on advancing technology and improving the user experience, Verizon is set to make a substantial impact at IBC2024. John Maxwell Hobbs reports.
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Executive InterviewsIBC Keynote: Prime Video backs AI to redefine intuitive streaming
Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios Technology’s Girish Bajaj shares the latest on a complete user experience redesign, from leveraging AI to improve search and personalisation, to nurturing growth in shoppable TV.
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Executive InterviewsIBC Conference: How AVOD is thriving while BVOD and SVOD feel the strain
Boasting 80 million active monthly users and 2.1% of total TV time in the US, David Salmon, EVP and MD of International at AVOD Tubi explains how the company has found success through an extensive, yet diverse library. George Jarrett reports.
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Executive InterviewsIBC Conference: Hollywood heavyweights edge closer to seamless IP production ecosystem
MovieLabs marks the halfway point of its 2030 Vision with a panel session looking at the initiative’s achievements so far and the challenges that lie ahead. John Maxwell Hobbs reports.
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Executive InterviewsIBC Conference: Collaborating for the future of public service broadcast
Jonathan Thompson, CEO for Everyone TV, explains how the joint venture’s neutrality has helped get the latest iteration of a PSB streaming service off the ground and how its focus on the live experience acts as a “bridge into on-demand content”.
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Executive InterviewsIBC Conference: Beating fake news - inspiring trust in the age of disinformation
In a year of momentous elections and tumultuous events globally, audiences must be confident they are accessing trustworthy news and information. IBC365 speaks with CBS News’ Executive VP Ross Dagan on combatting “one of the biggest threats to our existence”.
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Executive InterviewsInterview: Navigating the data deluge
The ability to efficiently manage, transfer, and leverage vast amounts of data has become a critical differentiator for the M&E sector. As the industry grapples with the challenges of handling unprecedented volumes of content, Dot Group, in partnership with IBM, is set to showcase a suite of cutting-edge solutions at ...
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Executive InterviewsIBC Conference: BBC Studios – thinking FAST in Europe
BBC Studios’ Kasia Jablonska stresses the importance of the underlying tech in FAST, and how understanding local markets and picking the right commercial partnerships can give you the edge.
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Executive InterviewsIBC Conference: Solving the “common challenge” for pay TV operators
Orange’s Chem Assayag navigates the challenges facing modern broadcasters and how to develop a service proposition that captures customers in an increasingly crowded and competitive marketplace.
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Executive InterviewsIBC Conference: How Virgin is “reimagining the traditional TV format”
Curated local content, integration with the TV guide, and programmatic advertising are keys to Virgin MediaO2’s FAST strategy.
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Executive InterviewsInterview: Filmmaker Walter Murch on plumbing, performance and writing
The Godfather of cinema sound and picture editing shares the secrets of his groundbreaking work.
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Executive InterviewsIBC Conference: How to ensure AI models “produce trustworthy, unbiased and accurate results”
ITV’s Head of Data Capability Hardeep Dhaliwal explains how media companies can ensure their AI solutions get the data required to produce optimum results.
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Executive InterviewsIBC Keynote - Benedict Evans: “There was a period when mobile was exciting… now smartphones have become boring”
Benedict Evans will deliver the Day 1 Keynote presentation, ‘Navigating a changing media landscape: AI and Everything Else,’ at this year’s IBC Conference, illustrating how disruption has become the new normal in today’s media and entertainment ecosystem.
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Executive InterviewsThe Tattooist of Auschwitz: bringing an authentic look to the hit novel adaptation
Having been involved in all elements of picture finishing for the hit series The Tattooist of Auschwitz, colourists Colin Brown and Jon Bruce break down the process, from crafting the filmic look through to final sign-off.
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Executive InterviewsIBC Conference: Andy Hood on how AI represents the “next step in creative technology”
Andy Hood, VP Emerging Technologies at WPP will participate in the Keynote Fireside Chat: ‘At the intersection of AI and creativity: Why the future lies in Human-Machine Collaboration’ at this year’s IBC Conference. The session will focus on the ways in which AI opens new possibilities for experimental creativity by ...
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Executive InterviewsSMPTE: Transparency and education the keys to managing AI
SMPTE President Renard T. Jenkins calls on artists, lawmakers and the tech community to educate themselves about AI and to do so in sync with each other or fear and misuse will fill the gap.
