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Kai Finke Named Chief Content Officer for SkyShowtime
Former Netflix executive Kai Finke has been appointed Chief Content Officer of SkyShowtime.
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Showmax CEO Yolisa Phahle Steps Down
Yolisa Phahle has stepped down as CEO of African streamer Showmax.
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CAA Acquired by French Billionaire Francois-Henri Pinault’s Artemis
French billionaire Francois-Henri Pinault has acquired a majority stake in leading entertainment and sports agency Creative Artists Agency (CAA).
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IBC2023: What to look out for on Day 1 (15 September)
As IBC2023 kicks off on Friday September 15, the show will host a series of sessions across multiple stages.
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Looking back at IBC2022: Going bigger and better at IBC2023
Over four intense days of innovation, IBC2022 presented new ideas and sparked fascinating discussions, as well as showcasing the latest transformative technologies, systems and services to empower the M&E industry.
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IBC2023 Preview: Shifting business models and new audience behaviours
The IBC2023 Conference sessions cover a wide spectrum of topics, from the advances in transformative technology (e.g. AI and Cloud) to a growing focus on sustainability, culture, people and purpose.
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IBC2023 Preview: Innovative sustainability solutions for media and entertainment
IBC has always championed sustainability and green initiatives, and IBC2023 is no different.
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IBC2023 Preview: A growing focus on people and purpose
While IBC2023 might be dominated by transformative technologies such as cloud and AI, the IBC Conference has a strong focus on people, purpose, and the broader societal implications of media and technology.
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IBC2023 Preview: Transformative tech leads the way
The IBC2023 conference (15-18th September, 2023) presents an array of intriguing sessions over four days, with many focusing on the transformative technology that’s shaping the future of media, broadcasting, and entertainment. Here are a few stand-out sessions to look out for.
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UK and Northern Europe Head Dan Grabiner Departs Amazon Studios
Dan Grabiner, Amazon Studios’ Head of Originals for the UK and Northern Europe, is leaving to set up his own production company, Orchard Studios.
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IBC2023 Live Blog: All the news, launches and insight from the RAI Amsterdam
Welcome to the IBC2023 Live blog and highlights page. Here, you’ll find a round-up of all the key news, product launches and conference reports from the show in Amsterdam. Plus video interviews with some of the industry’s leading lights.
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IBC2023 Preview: The hottest topics and sessions at this year’s show
Take a look at this year’s Content Agenda and the IBC2023 sessions cover a wide variety of topics, from targeting Gen Alpha to sustainable streaming.
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IBC2023: What to do in Amsterdam after the show
When the halls at IBC2023 have been walked, appointments fulfilled, and the RAI has emptied out, what else should you do with your time? Amsterdam awaits…
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Technical Papers
IBC Technical Papers Presentation Sessions
The Technical Papers Programme features original, novel research on solutions to real-world problems faced by the international broadcast and digital media industry. Papers cover all industry sectors across the media, entertainment and technology industries and are delivered by a mix of industry professionals, academics, and R&D experts.
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IBC2023 Accelerator Project: 5G Mocap for Performance Arts and Live 3D Animation
Two previous Accelerator Award powerhouse winning teams have combined forces to harness the powers of 5G indoors, this time focusing on two unique, creative workstreams that will both power live, cutting-edge motion capture and low-latency connectivity into creative output, focusing on the performing arts, and 3D animation into children’s hospitals.
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IBC Changemakers Podcast: TikTok and Tech in a Country Under Fire
In episode four of the IBC’s Changemaker series of Podcasts, Actors and Changemakers, Victoria Murovana, Head of Digital, UA: PBC SUSPILNE speaks to Nadira Tudor about the practicalities of living and working in broadcast media, in her home country that has become a warzone.
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NBCUniversal 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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Three Quarters of UK Film and TV Workers Out of Work - Bectu
A survey from UK film and TV union Bectu has laid bare the effect of the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes in the US on the UK’s film and TV workforce.
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Fremantle Teams with IBI Investment House for €150m Scripted Fund
Global content producer and distributor Fremantle has formed a strategic alliance with Israeli based IBI Investment House, which will launch an €150m fund to finance a portfolio of scripted television and film projects.
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NEP 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.