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NewsChannel 4 boss Alex Mahon hits out at streamers
Channel 4 chief executive Alex Mahon took a swipe at global streaming services at this week’s RTS Cambridge Convention, accusing them of profiting from “trans-territory filler work”
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NewsTop women’s sports events should be free to air, says UK Culture Secretary
Culture Secretary Nicky Morgan has called for the biggest events in women’s sport to become ‘listed events’ on free-to-air TV in the UK so that mass audiences can watch them.
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NewsChannel 5 and Comedy Central join BritBox
Channel 5 and Comedy Central join upcoming SVoD service BritBox C5 box-sets to appear on BritBox following 30 days on My5 BritBox co-founder ITV says discussions taking place with other partners
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NewsBritBox “not a threat” to the BBC says Ofcom & NBC Universal unveils SVoD service
16-20 Sep: Your guide to what’s happened this week in the media, entertainment and technology industry.
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NewsComcast inks distribution deal with DAZN
Media and communications giant Comcast Corp has struck a distribution deal with digital global sports provider DAZN Group, blurring the line between traditional television operators and streaming services.
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NewsDiversity of UK TV industry not improving fast enough, says Ofcom chief
Ofcom CEO Sharon White has called for more concerted leadership from UK broadcasters and production companies to improve diversity in the TV industry.
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News“Trust” is key for ITV, says McCall
ITV chief Carolyn McCall opened today’s RTS Cambridge Convention by arguing that one of the broadcaster’s greatest assets at a time of political upheaval and digital disruption is the trust the public has in its news and current affairs.
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NewsMedia companies need authenticity to attract Gen Z
IBC2019: Generation Z viewers are more demanding and clearer on what they want from content, with less loyalty to individual brands or platforms than previous generations.
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NewsBroadcasters encouraged to tackle esports opportunity
IBC2019: With its rapidly expanding fanbase of young, digital-first viewers, esports is a sector the broadcaster industry should invest in while they still can, according to Prosieben’s eSports head, Henrik Nyhuis.
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NewsContent and technology leaders combine to create an outstanding IBC experience
IBC2019 has been hailed a celebration of industry insights and excellence, with the world’s media, entertainment and technology industry once again gathering in Amsterdam to do business and forge connections.
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NewsFacebook: Serendipitous value for video
IBC2019: Combining the reach of Facebook with its mix of content from publishers, creators and media partners from around the world, broadcasters were called to “optimise” and add value by incorporating the Facebook Watch ecosystem.
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NewsRecruit with neurodiversity in mind, says Microsoft
IBC2019: Diversity of thought in the media and tech fields is becoming increasingly valued according to Monday’s session on neurodiversity – but employers need to reassess their work practices if they want to benefit.
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NewsAdopt voice technology or miss out warns Alexa’s Amordeluso
IBC2019: Amazon’s Max Amordeluso has implored media brands to make use of voice technology such as Amazon Alexa or ‘be left behind in the voice revolution’.
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NewsIABM awards show vendors to be exceeding user demands
IBC2019: The nine categories of the IABM BaM Awards, mirroring the elements of the BaM Content Chain that runs from creator to consumer, produced a mix of big and small vendor names.
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News5G to unleash new era of in-stadium sports coverage to under-served fans
IBC2019: 5G will be a gamechanger opening up a new era of in stadium sports coverage.
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NewsLong-live terrestrial broadcasting
IBC2019: Paper authors at an IBC Tech Talk presented research on why 3GPP has created a new media streaming architecture for 5G, new innovation in 4K and UHDTV delivery and regional programme variations in a Single Frequency Network (SFN).
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NewsInteractivity creating new levels of audience engagement
IBC2019: IBC Conference sessions focusing on interactivity have updated delegates on the latest advances in interactive entertainment.
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NewsBig Screen examines potential of direct view cinema screens, assistive devices
How is the audience experience evolving? The IBC Big Screen programme asked this question on Monday, focused on the potential of direct view screens.
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NewsConsumer is king, but long live content
IBC2019: “There is no limit to the appetite for audiences wanting to consume content and today they appreciate the convenience of seeing it anywhere and want to see it everywhere.”
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NewsIBC2019 Preview: Tuesday
IBC2019: Highlights from across the conference and exhibition including the closing keynote and the Esports showcase.
