Business

ENCO adds encoding, monitoring with DoCaption acquisition

The acquisition allows ENCO to immediately offer broadcasters captioning encoders alongside its on-premises and cloud-based systems

People

VFX company iGene Media appoints Kevin Doogan to lead UK operations

Doogan has over 15 years of experience having previously worked at The Mill, Gramercy Park Studios and Prime Focus

Business

TVBEurope August 2023 issue now available

In our new issue, we talk to the re-recording mixer on the latest Transformers movie, hear how this year's Eurovision Song Contest made a...

Business

Canal+ invests in troubled streamer Viaplay

Financial details of the deal have not been revealed

Business

Uncertainty is the only certainty in today’s media and entertainment industry

Paul Schiller, product marketing manager for TAG Video Systems, takes a look at how the shifting landscape of the media industry is turning vendors...

Business

Viaplay pulls out of UK, US; considers sale

The company has announced it will be laying off more than 25 per cent of staff, and is considering a potential sale

Business

Drivers of change in the media tech industry: Sustainability

In a new series of features, TVBEurope is looking at five key drivers of change within the media tech industry. We invited a number...

People

Vicon unveils new leadership roles

A new-look leadership structure includes newly created head of machine learning and chief operating officer roles

Business

Ncam Technologies acquired by Zeiss

Camera tracking specialist Ncam Technologies has been bought by lens manufacturer Zeiss, bringing Ncam’s hybrid tracking technology into Zeiss' cinema product portfolio

Business

Midwich acquires HHB Communications

Distributor makes further investment into the broadcast market with acquisition, following purchase of US brands Toolfarm and 76 Media Systems earlier this month

Business

TNT Sports goes live in UK and Ireland

TNT Sports replaces BT Sport today to mark "a new era in sports broadcasting in the UK and Republic of Ireland across television, streaming...

Business

Procam Take 2 enters administration

The company is headquartered in West London, with rental locations in Manchester, Leeds, Edinburgh and Glasgow, and a staff of over 150

Business

Screenwriters strikes behind Zoo Digital revenue adjustment

Friday's trading update from the company revealed the impact of the writers strikes and reduced market spend on its revenue outlook, but the UK...

People

Meet the… chief executive officer

Our "Meet the..." series goes up to executive level with Barbara Spicek, CEO, GatesAir

IBC

Best of Show at IBC 2023 nominations open

The awards celebrate the innovation and craft of the industry’s R&D teams by recognising some of the standout products and solutions on display in...

Business

Blu Digital JV to provide digital and localised services to French media companies

New joint venture between Blu Digital Group and Atlantis Television to supply digital media services to French media companies and French localisation expertise to...

Business

Special report: R&D and product development

Welcome to a new feature series looking into the R&D and product development landscape in the broadcast market. The summer months sit between two...

Business

SMPTE UK’s Media Technology Conference focuses on transformation and education

The event, held in collaboration with Rise Up Academy, covered topics such as the future of contribution, production, and distribution

Business

Entries open for Rise Awards 2023

This year's categories include R&D engineer, Woman of the Year, Rising Star, Influencer, Marketer/PR, Product Innovation, Business Leader, Technical Operations, and Company Award for...

Business

BBC licence fee is ‘regressive’ and wealthier ‘may have to pay more’ says former chair

Richard Sharp suggested there should be a discussion around whether there is a "better system" than the current licence fee

People

Meet the… general manager

"Everything starts with an idea," says Greg Morrow, general manager (GM), streaming media group, Bitcentral, "and having the courage to bring something to the...

Business

Sky, Channel 4 extend deal to keep British Grand Prix free-to-air

Extended deal will see Channel 4 continue to broadcast highlights of all Formula 1 qualifying, sprint and Grand Prix races until 2026

IBC

IBC Show 2023 to focus on transformative tech, shifting business models

The show's organisers have been "actively listening" to IBC's global community about what they think a modern trade show should be, said CEO Michael...

Business

Irish government plans ‘root and branch’ investigation of RTÉ

Follows the resignation of director general Dee Forbes last month over undeclared payments made to broadcaster Ryan Tubridy

Business

Rise unveils European cohort for 2023 mentoring scheme

Acceptance into the programme grants members access to a range of opportunities, including face-to-face networking events, workshops, and seminars held throughout the six-month duration

People

Meet the… SVP of global services

Ateliere's Sonny Sandel discusses his love of being at the forefront of rapid change in the media and entertainment industry

Business

Federation of Entertainment Unions calls for independent BBC board

The FEU says the appointment of the BBC's chair should no longer be at the gift of the UK government

People

Beth Lowney appointed GM of Gravity Media’s White City Production Centre

She will oversee operations at the recently opened production centre, acting as the main point of contact for partners including ATP Media and Formula...

People

Meet the… studio operations manager

From running a mobile disco to overseeing security, bookings and set builds and take downs at one of the UK's busiest TV facilities, dock10's...

Business

BBC needs to ‘re-establish confidence’ in its output says acting chair

"It's not a time for standing still," stated Dame Elan Closs Stephens. "Although the period in which I'm going to be chair is quite...

Business

Viaplay Group adopts new operating model, focuses on individual countries

The company has appointed CEOs to look after specific territories, with Peter Nørrelund taking responsibility for the company's operations in the Netherlands, Poland, Baltics...