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Altice’s BFMTV launches vertical mobile viewing solution
French news channel BFMTV has launched what it claims is the world’s first “Live Vertical” solution which automatically converts the horizontal frames of standard TV streams to a vertical format better suited to smartphones.
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ViacomCBS Networks UK announces ‘no diversity, no commission’ content policy
ViacomCBS Networks UK has announced new measures to strengthen its diversity drive in the UK, including a ‘no diversity, no commission’ content policy for its suppliers.
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Etisalat launches Switch OTT service
Middle Eastern telco Etisalat has launched a new direct-to-consumer (D2C) OTT service called Switch TV.
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Netflix unveils cloud-based platform for VFX suppliers
Netflix has unveiled NetFX, a cloud-based platform designed to make it easier for VFX suppliers, artists and creators around the world to collaborate on visual effects for its titles.
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Connected TV viewership rises in key European markets
Connected TV viewership has grown to reach 50% of households in Europe’s five biggest markets, according to a new report from video advertising platform SpotX.
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Chernobyl leads winners at Bafta Craft Awards
Chernobyl was the standout winner at the 2020 Bafta Craft Awards, scooping seven gongs including photography and sound design.
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BBC announces more cuts across news division
The BBC is to cut 520 jobs from its news operation as part of a cost savings drive.
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NBC Universal launches streaming service Peacock
NBC Universal’s streaming service Peacock officially launched in the US market yesterday, seeking to differentiate itself in a crowded market with ad supported and ad-free versions.
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News roundup: Saudi bans beIN and Sky Italia names new CTO
13-17 July: Your guide to what’s happened this week in the media, entertainment and technology industry.
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RTS diversity chair warns Coronavirus cuts could damage diversity
There is a danger that efforts to make TV a more inclusive industry might be damaged by cuts resulting from the fallout of Coronavirus restrictions.
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The IBC Podcast: RTS diversity, Avid and the IBC Accelerators
The first episode of The IBC Podcast features discussions with RTS Diversity Committee chair Angela Ferreira and Avid chief executive Jeff Rosica, as well as an introduction to the IBC Accelerators.
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TV studio production picks up at BBC Studioworks as lockdown eases
In a sign that entertainment production is getting back on track following coronavirus shutdowns, BBC Studioworks reports that a host of shows are now shooting across its studio facilities.
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UK ad spend sees ‘grave’ fall in second quarter of 2020
An unprecedented fall in UK marketing budgets as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic has been laid bare in the IPA Bellwether Report for the second quarter of 2020.
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Audiovisual piracy costs Italian economy Euros 1.1 billion
Audiovisual piracy cost the Italian economy almost 1.1 billion euros last year, according to a new study by Ipsos for the Italian Federation for Safeguarding Audiovisual Content (FAPAV).
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Arqiva confirms restructure and redundancies
Arqiva is working on a restructure of its business that could result in a third of its staff being made redundant.
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UK broadcasters add to Covid-19 production guidelines
UK broadcasters have partnered with COBA and Pact to release new guidance for producing television while coronavirus restrictions are in place.
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ITV announces Diversity Acceleration Plan
ITV has announced a Diversity Acceleration Plan which the UK media group says will create more opportunities for those from Black, Asian, minority ethnic and other underrepresented groups.
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Haivision acquires WebRTC video platform Teltoo
Haivision has bought peer-to-peer (P2P) and WebRTC enabled real-time video delivery platform Teltoo.
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New CEO takes the reins at MediaKind
MediaKind has appointed former Comcast SVP Matt McConnell as chief executive.
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IBC to launch media industry podcast
Listen to the trailer for The IBC Podcast, which will launch on Thursday 16 July.