All Smart Media Technologies articles – Page 7
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Thought LeadershipOld rivals become new frenemies
Rival broadcasters are forming new alliances as they look to compete with streaming services.
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Executive InterviewsInterview: Ben Lavender, DAZN
The creator of the BBC iPlayer and now DAZN’s chief product officer, Ben Lavender has led the design and development of the sports streaming service from start-up to launch in nine countries.
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NewsGinx takes esports direct-to-consumer
International multi-channel TV network Ginx will take esports direct-to-consumers after investment from Sky and ITV and more than 410 active engaged fans globally, CEO Michiel Bakker confirmed.
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Industry TrendsNAB 2019: Esports targeted by kit vendors
NAB 2019: The rapid growth of esports is proving to be a godsend for live event kit vendors, and as a result was a major focus at this year’s show in Las Vegas
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Industry TrendsCES 2019: All about 8K, AI & connected cars
CES 2019: From 8K TVs to the roll out of voice assistants and immersive in-car entertainment, technology, media and telco analyst Paolo Pescatore plots a course through the key media and entertainment trends.
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Industry Trends2018’s most-read Consumption articles
Futuristic holographic phone, the Premier League rights battle, voice control to enhance UX and personalisation were the hottest topics covered in the most popular Consumption articles.
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Industry TrendsBranching out: Creating interactive episodes
Netflix is banking on the ‘choose-your-own adventure’ format as a key differentiator but do branching narrative formats work for TV?
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Industry TrendsBroadcast audio builds trust in fake news era
DAB is coming into its own as media format for advertisers at a time of concerns about fake news and ad fraud in the online space.
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WebinarOn-demand webinar: Accelerating innovation across Media & Entertainment
This IBC365 webinar outlines and explains the collaborative Media-Telecom Catalyst innovation programme and how you can get involved in designing solutions to current media & entertainment challenges.
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Executive InterviewsDABbling in in-car audio
In-car listening presents a huge opportunity for the DAB radio industry, believes Arqiva’s Simon Mason.
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Thought LeadershipSmart speakers and public service broadcasters
If 2017 was the year that smart speaker hype reached its peak, 2018 may well prove to be the year they will have moved into the mainstream, writes EBU Project Manager Ben Poor.
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Industry TrendsIBC2018 review: IP - a done deal?
IP-enabled kit and the implementation of AI were among the trends in halls 1, 4 and 5, writes IBC Daily reporter Ian McMurray.
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VideoVideo: David Abraham, Wonderhood Studios
Former Channel 4 Chief Executive and the founder of Wonderhood Studios David Abraham on the convergence of advertising and content creation.
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Video"Following the eyeballs"
Accelerating and engaging with audiences, MTGx Chief Executive Jette Nygaard-Andersen talks about “following the eyeballs” and the future with eSports, VR and voice recognition.
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Thought LeadershipSet top box: An exciting possibility on the horizon
The set top box can be at the forefront of the fast-emerging desire for a very smart home, asserts L&T Technology Services Chief Technology Officer Ashish Khushu.
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Industry TrendsBBC, Discovery and YouTube execs to deliver keynote speeches at IBC2018
BBC Studios Chief Executive Tim Davie, Discovery Networks International President and Chief Executive Jean-Briac ‘JB’ Perrette and YouTube Chief Product Officer Neal Mohan are to deliver keynotes at the IBC2018 Conference.
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Industry TrendsGauging success: The evolution of audience measurement
From telephone interviews to return path data from set-top boxes and tablets, the methods used to assess who is watching what have evolved with people’s viewing habits.
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Industry TrendsAnalysis: The role of smart TVs in UHD broadcast
What does the launch of Samsung’s UHD sport app mean for the takeup of high resolution services, and could other display manufacturers follow suit?
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Industry TrendsWhy phone? Unpicking Red’s Hydrogen One
Red’s announcement that it would launch a phone with a holographic display early next year prompted many questions about the technology.
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Executive InterviewsInterview: Edward Tang
The media and entertainment industry often finds itself momentarily gripped by over-hyped technologies. Mixed reality isn’t one of them, says Edward Tang.
