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NewsIBC2023: Where AI and Smart TV Meet
On IBC2023’s opening day, as part of the free-to-attend programme at the Innovation Stage, visitors were presented with insights and innovative projects from manufacturers, software providers, startups and experts who are creating the future of content.
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NewsTackling the legacy challenge - Standardisation is key
An IBC2023 ‘Panel Discussion: Is legacy platform replacement the next industry trend’ set out to tackle some of the questions around legacy platforms, specifically those operated by OTT and IPTV service providers. Hosted by Russell Trafford-Jones, Chair, IET Media Technical Network - Communications Manager, Techex, and featuring Marko Hiti, Chief ...
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NewsNBCUniversal Names Mark Marshall as Linda Yaccarino Replacement
NBCUniversal (NBCU) has promoted Mark Marshall to oversee advertising and partnerships around the world.
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NewsFormer BBC Director General Mark Thompson Appointed CNN CEO
Former BBC director general and New York Times CEO Mark Thompson has been appointed as Chairman and CEO of CNN Worldwide.
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NewsNEP Group Founder Tom Shelburne Passes Away Aged 81
NEP Group has announced that founder Tom Shelburne has passed away aged 81 after a brief illness.
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NewsFifth Season Cuts 12% of Workforce, Blames Strikes
US-based producer, financier and sales company Fifth Season – formerly known as Endeavor Content – is cutting 12% of its workforce as a result of the Hollywood writers and actors strikes.
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NewsEurope’s Public Service Media Needs Support, says Ampere
Engagement with public service media (PSM) linear and video on demand services has fallen by 15% in Europe’s largest markets over the past six years, according to Ampere Analysis consumer research.
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Daily NewsIceland’s RÚV picks Bitmovin
Video streaming infrastructure provider Bitmovin said RÚV, Iceland’s public broadcaster, has chosen to deploy the Bitmovin Player and Analytics to improve the viewing experience for its audience.
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News‘Few Young People Know How to Find Creative Industry Work’, Says Study
Three quarters of young adults want to work in the UK’s creative industries but are deterred from entering the industry by a lack of knowledge about roles available as well as a perception that the industry is hard to get into.
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NewsWarner Bros. Discovery EMEA President Priya Dogra to depart
Priya Dogra, Warner Bos. Discovery’s President & Managing Director for EMEA, is to leave the company later this year.
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NewsAvid acquired by private equity firm STG for $1.4 billion
Private equity firm Symphony Technology Group (STG) has agreed to acquire Avid Technology in an all-cash transaction valuing Avid at approximately $1.4 billion, inclusive of debt.
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NewsProduction Guild of Great Britain names Pulse Films’ Bianca Gavin as Chair
The Production Guild of Great Britain (PGGB) has appointed Bianca Gavin as its new Chair, replacing Alex Boden who steps down after four years in the role.
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NewsRTS Young Technologist of the Year Award 2023 Revealed - Young Talent Celebrated
The Royal Television Society (RTS) have announced their Young Technologist of the Year Award and Award for Excellence in Technology, recognising new talent in audio postproduction and cloud-based remote broadcasting.
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NewsBT Group Names Allison Kirkby as Chief Executive
BT Group has appointed Allison Kirkby as its next Chief Executive. She will take over from Philip Jansen around the end of January 2024 at the latest.
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NewsThe Film and TV Charity Appoints Marcus Ryder as CEO
Marcus Ryder has been appointed as CEO of the UK’s Film and TV Charity.
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NewsBAFTA Unveils Film and TV Committee Chairs
BAFTA has elected Hilary Rosen as chair of its Television Commission and has re-elected Anna Higgs as chair of its Film Committee and Television Committees.
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NewsPact Appoints Ross Lewis as Head of International and Projects
Pact has appointed Ross Lewis as its Head of International and Projects.
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NewsDCMS Sets up Inquiry into Film and High-end TV Industry
The Culture, Media and Sport Committee is to examine the current challenges faced by the British film and high-end television industry.
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NewsMark Smith Appointed as Chair of the IBC Council
IBC has appointed Mark Smith as Chair of the IBC Council, a long-established advisory group drawn from senior media and entertainment (M&E) executives. Smith will lead IBC Council in advising on key strategic issues as the show continues to evolve.
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NewsCanal+ Acquires Stake in Nordic Streamer Viaplay
France’s Canal+ Group has acquired a 12% stake in embattled Nordic streamer Viaplay Group.
