Business
BBC research and development to split into six divisions
The six teams will look at AI, streaming and distribution, storage, digital experiences, technology standards and research projects
Business
Media Delivery
Dolby acquires video solutions company THEO Technologies
Dolby said it intends to combine its ultra-low streaming solution Doby Millicast with THEO’s cross-platform playback and low-latency live streaming solutions
People
Meet the… CEO and co-founder
Jon Mason from VFX talent agency Hotspring, tells TVBEurope why the visual effects industry is a perfect blend of art and technology, allowing for...
People
Benjamin Sheppard named RTS Young Technologist of the Year
YouView TV’s Connor Webster was named runner-up and receives the Coffey Award for Excellence in Technology
People
Sandy Case joins NEP’s Creative Technology Group
Based in London, he has been tasked with leading the Creative Technology Group sports division into its next phase of growth and innovation
People
Roger Elsener appointed new Zattoo CEO
Elsener joins Zattoo from CH Media Entertainment, where has was managing director and a member of the board
IBC
OBS, LaLiga, France Télévisions, Sesame Workshop among IBC Innovation Awards finalists
The awards celebrate collaborative initiatives that lead to solutions which address real-world media, entertainment and technology industry challenges
Business
Paramount, Skydance deal faces court challenge
The lawsuit submitted by investor Scott Baker claims the deal would cost Paramount shareholders $1.65 billion
Business
Best of Show at IBC2024 nominations close today!
All award entrants will get a placard at the show for display, with winners receiving a further placard to display their success
Artificial Intelligence
BBC: AI will be a growing disrupter in the media sector over the next few years
The BBC said it is running a number of Gen AI innovation pilots that will identify "where there is real audience and operational value...
People
Meet the… director of marketing
Danna Mann, director of marketing for TAG Video Systems, tells TVBEurope how innovation makes the media a thrilling career
Business
France’s Canal+ to be listed on London Stock Exchange
Listing Canal+ in London "reflects the company’s international dimension, particularly as part of the ongoing combination with Multichoice", said Vivendi
Business
Arena Television liquidators ‘launch £285 million claim against Lloyds Bank’
According to court documents, of the 8,196 assets that had loans outstanding against them when Arena collapsed, “only 66 existed”
Business
Warner Bros Discovery ‘mulling possible split’
The company has not begun any specific transaction and has yet to bring in bankers that would initiate any such deal
IBC
AI, FAST, emerging technologies and the Olympics feature in IBC Conference line-up
The IBC Conference will last an extra day in 2024, running from 13th-15th September, and is moving to the Auditorium Complex at the RAI
Business
PWC: Ads will make up of a quarter of streamers’ revenues by 2028
In its Global Entertainment and Media Outlook 2024-2028, PWC analysts suggest that by 2028, advertising will contribute almost 28 per cent of all the...
Business
TVBEurope July/August issue available to download
The latest issue of TVBEurope includes everything from Doctor Who to Baby Reindeer, The Fall Guy to Paris 2024, and a preview of IBC...
Business
TGI Sport acquires virtual advertising company Supponor
The deal is scheduled to close mid-summer, financial details have not been revealed
People
Nielsen appoints Jared Grusd as Gracenote CEO
Grusd brings a wealth of experience gained at companies such as Spotify, Google and HuffPost, said Nielsen
Business
Ateliere boosts IP flexibility with Agile Live
The Generative AI media software solutions provider said it aims to leverage the Agile Live platform as it shifts away from reliance on proprietary...
People
Lisa Nandy appointed as new Culture Secretary
The Wigan MP was previously PPS to former Shadow Olympics Minister, Tessa Jowell
Business
Done deal! Paramount approves $8 billion bid from Skydance Media
Once approved, Skydance CEO David Ellison will become CEO of the new company, currently named New Paramount
Business
UK General Election: Bectu union responds
The statement follows the result of the UK's General Election
People
Meet the… managing director
Ben Stallard, managing director at Hotspring, tells TVBEurope how he learned through interacting with industry people
People
No change at the top as EBU re-elects president and VP
Both were re-elected with an absolute majority at the EBU's General Assembly in Cyprus
Business
Arena Television liquidators launch claim against banks
Arena Television collapsed at the end of 2021 with debts of £280 million. At the time it employed 63 members of staff principally based...
Business
On again: Skydance restarts talks to take control of Paramount Global
The two sides are said to have reached a tentative agreement with terms being sent for review to the special committee set up to...
Business
DNEG Group announces $200 million investment
The funding will accelerate DNEG's diversification strategy, said the company
Business
EVS Broadcast Equipment makes leadership team promotions
The strengthened leadership team aims to enhance EVS's ability to deliver solutions and service to its worldwide customers
People
Meet the… business solution manager
Mackenzie Jacobson, business solution manager at Imagine Communications, tells TVBEurope how she is adding to a family history in the media industry
People
Meet the… business development director
Julian Day, business development director at FooEngine, tells TVBEurope about the importance of preparation
Media Delivery
FIFA aims to raise $2 billion for its streaming service
"It feels like this has come about given the lack of securing a streaming partner for the new World Cup club tournament due to...
Artificial Intelligence
Stefan Hoejmose appointed as ITV group chief data and AI officer
The appointment aims to ensure ITV stays at the forefront of data innovation, said the broadcaster
Business
Paramount CEOs identify efficiencies in face of ‘unacceptable’ profit falls
The three CEOs confirmed areas for job cuts have already been identified
Business
Amagi leverages Łódź of tech talent with new Polish innovation centre
The new office builds on Amagi's strategic expansion into the European marketplace
Business
Best of Show at 2024 NAB Show Guide now available
The guide includes details of new products introduced for TV, film, video, streaming, radio, audio and pro AV professionals
People
Lawo: Dunn climbing the corporate ladder
Dunn's new role brings additional management responsibilities under German law
People
ARD’s Michael Eberhard appointed chair of EBU Technical Committee
The 13 members of the technical committee shape the direction of the work carried out by the EBU’s Technology and Innovation department
People
Meet the… executive producer
Phil Delaney, executive producer at UNIT, explains how building a broad skill set has helped his career journey
People
Meet the… product specialist, newsroom solutions
David Cardinale, product specialist, newsroom solutions at CGI tells TVBEurope about the importance of keeping skills up to date in the rapidly evolving media...
Business
Private equity firm Clearhaven Partners acquires Zixi
Zixi's executive team has also invested in the company to help drive it toward the next stages of growth
People
Niklas Brambring steps down from Zattoo
Zattoo has begun the search for a successor, said the company