All Next 50 Years articles
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News
Sky commits £30m to tackle racism
Broadcaster Sky has pledged £30 million across three years in the fight against racism and inequality.
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News
Google announces 11 startups to participate in its sustainability pilot
Google has announced 11 startups set to join the tech giant’s new sustainable development accelerator program.
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News
Rise diversifies globally to support women working in M+E
Gender diversity membership organisation Rise has announced its expansion into North America and APAC as well as the appointment of four new board members.
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Executive Interviews
Interview: Tim Shoulders on Grass Valley’s future
Belden has struggled with the “volatility” of Grass Valley’s broadcast business, but a new owner in the form of a private equity buyer will give the company a chance to invest and ”retrench”.
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Industry Trends
Public service broadcasters: Encouraging diversity
European broadcasters are facing increasing pressures to promote equality across top jobs. But are they doing enough?
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Industry Trends
Esports revenue to top $1 billion as broadcasters see the chance to play
Esports isn’t new, but it is growing. According to a new Futuresource report, revenue in esports will hit $1.8 billion by 2023. IBC365 spoke to the consulting firm to find out more about this growing opportunity.
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Executive Interviews
Getting to grips with esports production
As the esports market continues to grow, the broadcast and media space are keeping a closer eye on competitive gaming. IBC365 speaks to ESL’s Simon Eicher about the opportunity in esports.
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News
Voice control transforms TV experiences
Voice has unlocked opportunities for broadcasters and platform operators to deliver customised experiences and next-generation TV experiences.
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Industry Trends
Understanding the esports ecosystem
Esports is emerging as an exciting new market bringing together players from the broadcasting, gaming and sports industries, writes Ian Volans.
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News
UK tech firms reject no-deal Brexit
Some 51% of UK technology companies are in favour of a second referendum on Brexit, according to a survey conducted by Tech UK.
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Thought Leadership
AI in theory, practice, and media workflows
Although the reality of artificial intelligence (AI) as a free-thinking intelligence not unlike human intelligence is still the stuff of science fiction, it holds great promise for broadcast and media, writes Thomas Bause Mason, SMPTE Director of Standards Development.
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Industry Trends
Green around the edges: How broadcasting is becoming eco-friendly
Environmental issues, like climate change, are having an impact on broadcasting – most noticeably on screen, where the success of programmes like the BBC’s Blue Planet II was such that it has changed attitudes to single-use plastics. Behind the camera there is also now a greener tinge around the edges.
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Thought Leadership
Challenging the status quo
Championing women who influence and drive change across the industry was pivotal to this years’ IBC conference strategy writes IBC Head of Event Content Jaisica Lapsiwala.
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Video
Video: Cyber hunting using Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence
IBC2018: Arqiva Chief Information Officer Denis Onuoha explores Machine Learning and Artifical Intelligence potential to track and kill cyber threats.
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Industry Trends
Tapping into the power of blockchain
Blockchain’s ability to track IP and revenue will change the way content is funded and creators are rewarded, says Singular DTV co-founder Kim Jackson.
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Industry Trends
Sesame Street creator awarded for 50 years of excellence
The IBC International Honour for Excellence will be awarded to Joan Ganz Cooney and Sesame Workshop for devotion to the educational and social development of children around the world.
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Industry Trends
How media and broadcast can encourage diversity
Gender diversity remains a vital issue across the media, entertainment and technology industry. During this IBC365 discussion, awareness and accountability were highlighted as important elements to drive change.
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Industry Trends
Is mixed reality the future of immersive entertainment?
From interactive game shows to holographic headsets that allow sporting action to play out in front of you, mixed reality promises groundbreaking new experiences – but there are hurdles before the tech becomes mainstream.
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Industry Trends
Is AI the future of sports production?
Programmers have taught AI platform IBM Watson to learn the meaning behind expressions, fan reaction and body language, allowing Wimbledon to get highlights from Centre Court online faster than ever before.
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Industry Trends
Championing change for the future
Impossible.com founders Lily Cole and Kwame Ferreira will deliver the final IBC2018 conference keynote on innovating social and environmental issues using deep technology.