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NewsIndia’s TRAI to govern broadcasters’ interconnections
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India is seeking input from broadcasters into its regulatory review of the provisions of interconnection and carriage fees.
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NewsMovieLabs to address the evolution of media creation in SMPTE 2019 keynote
SMPTE has announced that Jim Helman, chief technology officer at Motion Pictures Laboratories (MovieLabs), will present a keynote titled “The Future of Media Creation” at SMPTE 2019.
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NewsRTS opens student TV awards
Celebrating the best audio-visual work created by students across the UK, the Royal Television Society has launched the RTS Student Television Awards for 2020.
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NewsAmazon Studios inks exclusive deal with Phoebe Waller-Bridge
Killing Eve and Fleabag creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge has been signed to Amazon Studios to create and produce new TV content for the technology giant’s video streaming platform.
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NewsBBC to commercialise new voice assistant Beeb
The BBC’s recently announced voice assistant Beeb will be available internationally and be commercialised outside the UK.
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NewsBBC Studioworks unveils Moultrie as new CEO
BBC Studioworks has named BBC Studios UK MD, consumer products and publishing, Andrew Moultrie as its new CEO.
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NewsSovereignty and scale key to digital success says New York Times boss
The case for public intervention in media is stronger than ever, according to New York Times CEO and former BBC director general Mark Thompson.
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NewsExtreme content watchdog to be independent body funded by tech giants
The Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism will become an independent organisation funded by Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and Microsoft.
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NewsCJ leads next-gen cinema experiences with 4DX
Cinema technology company CJ 4DPlex has committed to develop multisensory cinema technology to offer next-generation cinema experiences.
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NewsSVoD service iwonder launches in South East Asia
Singapore-based documentary streamer iwonder has expanded its service across Southeast Asia after its successfully launched in Singapore, Australia and New Zealand earlier this year.
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NewsYouTube launches new ad service using AI to simplify video marketing
YouTube has pitched the benefits of AI for advertising campaigns with the launch of its new Video Reach campaigns platform.
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NewsFleabag and Game of Thrones win big at Emmy Awards
The 71st Primetime Emmy Awards last night celebrated excellence in programming and individual achievements for the 2018 to 2019 television season.
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NewsVivendi retains Mediaset stake ahead of wider legal battle, according to reports
Vivendi has opted to hold on to its stake in Mediaset after a deadline to liquidate its 29% shareholding in the Italian broadcaster expired over the weekend.
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NewsSouth Africa and US each to host radio industry events
23-27 Sept: Your guide to what’s happening this week in the media, entertainment and technology industry.
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NewsApple and Microsoft join Academy Software Foundation
IBC2019: Apple and Microsoft have joined the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Academy Software Foundation, bringing its membership to 27 companies.
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NewsWorldDAB sees connections grow
IBC2019: The world is adopting digital radio, according to Graham Dixon, head of radio at the EBU, who spoke at IBC2019.
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News“Pleasure” is key reason viewers tune into TV, say researchers
“Pleasure” is the dominant reason that viewers tune into television, according to new ITV research.
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NewsSky looks to build Studios division via acquisitions and deals
Sky group chief executive Jeremy Darroch has spelt out some of the ways that the company plans to build up its new Sky Studios production division.
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NewsBBC director general Tony Hall sets out “total TV” vision for iPlayer
BBC “iPlayer is going to be total TV”, said BBC director general Tony Hall today, spelling out his plans for how the corporation can meet the challenge from the streaming platforms.
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NewsNetflix chief Hastings pledges increased investment in UK content
Netflix CEO Reed Hastings said today that the streamer would step up its spend in the UK, its biggest production market outside the US.
