Business
SMPTE suspends Russian section
Organisation calls on partner associations in television and motion pictures to join it in its resolve against the actions of the Russian government
Business
Business
Discovery shareholders approve WarnerMedia deal
The approvals set the stage for the $43 billion deal to close in Q2, 2022
People
BritBox UK MD Will Harrison to step down
Responsibility for BritBox UK will now fall under the remit of Rufus Radcliffe, ITV managing director of streaming
People
Andrew Cosslett succeeds Peter Bazalgette as ITV chair
Will take over as chair of the broadcaster at the end of September
People
Andrew Cross appointed Grass Valley CEO
He will lead the company through what it describes as the next phase to power the digital transformation of its customers
Business
Never.no rebrands as Dizplai
Company reported growth of over 30 per cent during the last 12 months, as it worked with global broadcasters, producers, brands and event organisers
Business
“These people are not just members of staff to us”: Cinegy’s 3,000 km trip to collect its female Ukrainian workers
Cinegy's Daniella Weigner talks to TVBEurope about the company's mission to rescue a third of its Ukraine-based staff
Business
#BreakTheBias: Women in media tech celebrate IWD2022
To mark International Women's Day 2022, TVBEurope hears from women working in the media tech industry and their experiences of trying to #BreakTheBias
Business
Rise expands mentoring scheme into Central Europe, ANZ
Scheme is entering its fifth year in the UK, third in Singapore, and second in the United States.
Business
Media tech companies halt shipments/sales to Russia
Ross Video, Avid and Adobe have released statements in support of the Ukrainian people
Business
ITV, BBC agree to continue funding YouView until 2024
YouView's shareholders have reached an agreement on the IPTV service's governance and funding arrangements
People
Lucy O’Brien appointed CTO at EMG Group
She has been tasked with continuing to drive the company's transition to IP technology
Business
Remote production company WilkieTV goes Limitless
"Limitless believes exploration and genuine invention are crucial to driving positive change; we will not continue with a traditional methodology if it holds people...
Business
Prime Video commits £10 million to support training in UK film and TV industry
Company is working with the National Film and Television School on Prime Video Pathway
Audio
TVBEurope March 2022 issue now available
The latest issue includes a UK exclusive interview with West Side Story's production sound mixer
Business
RT faces multiple Ofcom investigations, Roku drops broadcaster from European channel store
All 15 Ofcom investigations relate to the channel's news programme on Sunday 27th February
Business
European Union bans RT
EU president Ursula von der Leyen said in a statement: "We will ban the Kremlin's media machine"
Business
RT faces pressure from across Europe
The Russian state network has been banned in Poland and Germany
Business
Analysts: Broadcast equipment market worth $6.3 billion by 2027
While the industry suffered a dip during the pandemic, it saw a surge in demand in the second half of 2021
Business
Technicolor to spin-off Creative Studios division
Division includes Technicolor's visual effects business
Business
Sustainability initiative albert up for BPG Award
Broadcasting Press Guild Awards to be held in London on 25th March
Business
Grass Valley, NEP sign new enterprise deal
Agreement allows the two companies' R&D teams to work together to bring critical innovations to market
Business
Serious Fraud Office investigates Arena Television collapse
SFO has searched three sites and arrested two people as part of the investigation
Business
Ofcom: “We will not hesitate to take action” against RT
Ofcom CEO Melanie Dawes writes to culture secretary regarding crisis in Ukraine
Live Production
Sunset+Vine launches training initiative for Commonwealth Games
Offers 200 work experience placements on OB and studio productions are available
Business
DAZN shareholders make $4.3 billion play for safety
Len Blavatnik agrees to recapitalisation of the streaming group
Business
Tory MPs call on government to “leave Channel 4 alone”
Conservatives clash over plans to privatise the broadcaster
People
Stuart Guinea to oversee BBC Studioworks’ Kelvin Hall
Guinea will work with both production companies, the BBC Studioworks team and industry bodies to help grow the production sector in Scotland
People
Disney prepares for the metaverse with new appointment
Mike White will lead the company's move to the "next great storytelling frontier"
Business
Sony: Media and broadcasting re-emerging from pandemic as ‘transformed’ industry
Company commissioned a report looking at the social, cultural and technological forces shaping the future of the industry
Business
Avid will not exhibit at major trade shows in 2022
Avid CEO Jeff Rosica explains why the company has decided to "pause" exhibiting in 2022
Business
House of Lords opens inquiry into the future of the BBC’s funding
Among the questions the inquiry will ask is 'how will new technologies and consumer habits change the future broadcasting landscape?'
Business
Nominations open for Best of Show/Best in Market 2022 Awards
Nominations must be submitted by 8th April
Business
DPP sets out predictions for 2022, including sustainability, virtual production and linear OTT
"They paint a picture of an industry determined to grow and adapt to rapid change and colossal demand for content," said the DPP
Business
Dawes: ‘Real value’ in Ofcom regulating streaming services
Ofcom CEO Melanie Dawes says she wants to be able to regulate the global streaming services in the same was the organisation oversees the...
Business
News Corp hit by cyber attack
News Corp said it was important other media organisations be made aware of the threat in order to take appropriate precautions
Business
NEP UK moves entire broadcast fleet to recycled biofuels
By moving its fleet of trucks to using GD+ HVO, NEP said it is aiming to reduce its greenhouse gases related to transport by...