All articles by Staff writer – Page 3
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NewsIBC Accelerator Programme 2025: Submissions now open!
IBC Accelerator Kickstart Day to take place at iconic BBC Radio Theatre as call for latest industry challenges gets underway.
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NewsOBS launches engineering programme for women in sports broadcasting
Olympic Broadcasting Services (OBS) is launching an engineering programme specifically designed for women in sports broadcasting.
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NewsNetflix subscribers grow 14% to hit 282.7m
Netflix added 5.1 million paid subscribers to reach 282.7 million globally in the third quarter of 2024, a year-on-year growth of 14.4%.
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NewsITV Studios launches digital label Zoo 55
ITV Studios has launched Zoo 55, a digital content label that aims to help the UK production and distribution giant exploit its catalogue more effectively on YouTube and other platforms.
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NewsEMG / Gravity Media names Eamonn Curtin as Chief Commercial Officer
Broadcast technology and production specialist EMG / Gravity Media has appointed Eamonn Curtin as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO).
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NewsChannel 4 hires David Wigglesworth to lead 4creative
Channel 4 has hired David Wigglesworth as Executive Creative Director and Creative Partner of 4creative, its in-house creative agency.
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NewsChannel 4 secures new 10-year broadcasting licence
UK regulator Ofcom has awarded a broadcasting licence to Channel 4 for a further 10 years.
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NewsWarner Bros Discovery confirms Max launch in seven Asian markets
Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) will launch its Max streaming service across seven new markets in the Asia-Pacific region next month.
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NewsAmazon extends Prime Video ad tier to more major markets
Amazon is to roll out advertisements on Prime Video in Brazil, India, Japan, the Netherlands, and New Zealand in 2025.
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NewsPair sentenced for supplying illegal streaming subscriptions
A man and woman from County Londonderry in Northern Ireland have been sentenced for supplying illegal subscriptions for streaming services.
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NewsChannel 4 to expand Manchester base as part of Nations and Regions push
Channel 4 has announced new plans to reach 600 roles outside London as it approaches the fifth anniversary of opening its regional bases.
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NewsSES and Sky extend satellite contract in UK and Ireland
Global satellite provider SES has extended its long-standing partnership with Sky in the UK and Ireland.
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NewsApple launches first immersive drama for Vision Pro headset
Apple has debuted its first scripted film captured in Apple Immersive Video for its Apple Vision Pro mixed-reality headset.
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NewsBBC workplace culture review begins
The BBC has appointed consultants Change Associates to carry out an independent review of its workplace culture.
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NewsMatt Brittin to step down as president of Google EMEA
Matt Brittin, Google’s President in the EMEA region, is stepping down from the company after nearly two decades.
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NewsSally-Ann D’Amato named interim Executive Director of SMPTE
The Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) has appointed Sally-Ann D’Amato as its interim Executive Director.
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NewsPinewood to launch Indie Film Hub
Pinewood Studios is launching a new studio hub for indie filmmakers which will launch in summer 2025.
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NewsArjan van Westerloo to head NEP Group in UK, Netherlands and Ireland
NEP Group has appointed Arjan van Westerloo as President of NEP UK, The Netherlands and Ireland, effective immediately.
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NewsMeta Movie Gen capable of producing 16-second clips
Meta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, has announced the generative AI model Meta Movie Gen, which allows users to create image, video and audio clips from text prompts.
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NewsUK broadcasters agree Freely distribution deal with Amazon
Freely, the new live streaming platform from the UK’s public broadcasters, has secured a distribution deal with Amazon Fire TV.
