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TVBEurope October 2021 issue released
In this issue, we focus on augmented reality, virtual reality and post production
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Sony Pictures Television sells Central, Eastern Europe portfolio to Antenna Group
Deal covers 22 pay-TV channels and two OTT services in 12 territories, including the AXN and Viasat legacy brands
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‘We are confident. We are not complacent’: IBC unveils plans for hybrid event
Show organisers prepare for in-person and online attendance at this year's Show
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Ofcom: More people leaving UK broadcast industry than joining
Regulator has published its Diversity in Broadcasting Report 2021
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disguise accelerates remote collaboration with two acquisitions
Company has acquired both Mapping Matter and Previz, with plans to integrate both platforms into its own solution
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Fiona Burton joins Gravity Media as head of post production in the UK
Burton previously held the position of head of post production and engineering for EMEA at A+E Networks
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Is Netflix joining the race for Formula 1 rights?
Streamer's co-CEO Reed Hastings says it's something the company would think about
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Jon Roberts appointed director of technology at ITN
He will oversee the management and development of broadcast operations, technology, studios, media management and workflows
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Ross Video withdraws from IBC 2021
Company says it remains "deeply concerned" about predicted spikes in infection rates from the Delta variant towards the end of the year
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RTL, Talpa approve merger agreement
Deal still remains subject to approval from competition authorities, and is expected to close in the first half of 2022
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DAZN deal to buy BT Sport ‘could be struck within weeks’
Reports suggest the two companies are in discussions over price and a licensing agreement
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It must have been a difficult decision: Industry reacts to NAB cancellation
TVBEurope hears from key industry figures about the decision to cancel NAB Show 2021
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Dutch government relaxes travel and social distancing restrictions
IBC Show organisers say decision means they can stage event "as close to ‘business as usual’ as we could hope for in the current...
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The awards are still on! Best in Market nominations open
Submission deadline extended to 7th October
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Allen Broome appointed MediaKind CEO
Broome has been with the company for the last two years leading the research and development team as CTO
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News UK to launch new TV channel
talkTV will offer a mix of programming including hourly news bulletins, sports and entertainment shows as well as current affairs, debate, opinion and documentaries
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DAZN ‘possibly’ interested in acquiring BT Sport
Kevin Mayer told the RTS Cambridge Convention Mayer"it's really quiet" in terms of talks around a potential acquisition of the broadcaster
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Nadine Dorries appointed UK culture secretary
Former I'm A Celebrity... contestant takes over DCMS top job, John Whittingdale out as minister for media and data
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NAB Show 2021 has been cancelled
The association has announced that due to challenges related to the Delta variant of Covid, it can no longer effectively host next month's in-person...
Media Delivery
Virgin Media boosts digital ad strategy with Google Ireland
Ireland's leading commercial broadcaster has partnered with Google Ireland on what is described as a first-of-its-kind integration of Pause Ads for Google Ad Manager
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Dowden: Channel 4 remaining public would be ‘act of self harm’
Culture secretary to lay out reasoning behind Channel 4 privatisation in speech to RTS Cambridge Convention
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Amagi to use $100 million funding to accelerate cloud innovations for media and entertainment
Accel, Avataar Ventures, Norwest Venture Partners, and existing investor Premji Invest have collectively invested over $100 million in the company
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More companies withdraw from NAB Show 2021
Companies cite travel restrictions, logistics and "general uncertainty" as reasons behind the decision
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EY: Channel 4 privatisation could lead to 26 per cent reduction in supply chain jobs
A privatised Channel 4 could lead to a £2 billion (29 per cent) reduction in the broadcaster’s contribution through its supply chain to the...
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SMPTE announces 2021 honourees
The DTG's Richard Lindsay-Davies and Deluxe's Richard Welsh are among this year's Fellows
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European broadcasters urged to pull out of Beijing Olympics
Letter warns the broadcasters are at risk of “being complicit” in the “worsening human rights abuses” in China
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Sony withdraws from in-person participation at 2021 NAB Show
Company hold a virtual press conference with NAB prior to the show’s opening
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Blackbird signs €2 million deal with global broadcast company
Blackbird's technology will be integrated into the customer’s live video solutions
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Channel 4 planning international AVoD
Broadcaster's CEO Alex Mahon says new streamer will mirror All4
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Post house The Farm announces new leadership team
Adam Morris has been named the company's new technical director, overseeing all technical, IT and engineering functions at The Farm across the UK
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Valsoft enters broadcast market with acquisition of VSN
Jordi Utiel, VSN's founder and CEO, will remain with the company to ensure a smooth transition in ownership
Live Production
Timeline launches fourth intake for graduate programme
Succesful candidates will join the Timeline team at its broadcast centre in Ealing, on the company's outside broadcasts and at BT sport
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How can the broadcast industry reduce burnout?
TVBEurope hears from industry stakeholders about whether the TV industry could move to a shorter working week, and how they're working to reduce colleague...
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Organisation develops open standard to trace fake video
Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity aims to finalise the 1.0 version of technical standards later this year
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TVBEurope September 2021 issue released
In this issue, we take a look at IP migration, standards, and HbbTV, and discover how documentary series The Giants was shot during the...
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Hillary and Chelsea Clinton, Gareth Southgate join RTS Cambridge Convention 2021
RTS Cambridge Convention 2021 takes place from 15-16th September
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Telestream acquires Sherpa Digital Media
The digital media workflow solutions specialist continues on its acquisition path with purchase of Sherpa Digital Media, which will expand the company's market presence...
Media Delivery
Fox makes strategic investment in Eluvio
Fox Corporation invests in Michelle Munson-led company to accelerate the adoption of Eluvio’s platform across the broader media and entertainment industry
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Broadcasters and industry stakeholders unite to launch The Freelance Charter
Key stakeholders from the UK TV industry come together at the Edinburgh TV Festival to sign a landmark charter that pledges to improve freelance...
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Why it’s more important than ever to re-evaluate your business transformation initiatives
In a period when the broadcast landscape is evolving more rapidly than ever before, it is essential to allow time for re-evaluation; especially in...
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Privatisation will “destroy essence of Channel 4”
The channel's chief content officer, Ian Katz, suggests that a profit-driven enterprise would be a "different beast" to the innovative channel people know
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Nevion founder Thomas Heinzer appointed CEO
Sony-owned Nevion announces founder Thomas Heinzer as CEO, following the recent departure of Geir Bryn-Jensen