EBU

XGen releases 5G Broadcast device standards

The announcement comes ahead of December's vote to establish a 5G-MAG dedicated 5G Broadcast workgroup

Broadcasting the Luxembourg Papal visit across the globe

BCE and RTL joined forces to capture the historic event, with 50 strategically located cameras at the airport, Cathédrale Notre-Dame, Palais Grand-Ducal, Cercle Cité,...

Business

EBU founds Security4Media to face cybersecurity challenges

The non-profit association aims to reduce risks and support trust in media, in the face of increasing threat levels

IBC

My IBC: Antonio Arcidiacono, EBU director of technology and innovation

European Broadcast Union's Antonio Arcidiacono is looking forward to celebrating 100 years of the organisation's technology and innovation at IBC2024

Media Delivery

European 5G Broadcast handset taskforce launches receiver profile for review

The profile aims to facilitate compatibility across devices ahead of the European 5G Broadcast rollout

Live Production

CAMB.AI and Eurovision Sport trial live AI athletics commentary

The partnership is providing Europe's first ever real-time AI-generated commentary, aiming to enhance viewers' experience in their native language

Artificial Intelligence

IBC2024 to ‘reflect industry’s demand for grounded conversation on how AI is impacting our sector’

The new AI Tech Zone, powered by EBU, will bring together emerging AI providers, established producers, content creators and innovators

IBC

IBC’s new AI Tech Zone promises to reveal ‘true value of AI’

The AI Tech Zone at IBC2024 addresses the true value of AI tools through demos from a variety of companies, along with conference and...

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

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

IP Migration

EBU addresses skills gap with Live IP Media Sandbox

Live IP Sandbox is both an educational tool and proof-of-concept for members planning their first IP-based projects

People

Pascal Fratellia leaves Olympics role at EBU

He played a central role in securing key broadcast rights, including the FIFA World Cup 2018 and 2022

Business

EBU report highlights contribution of free-to-air sport broadcasting

The report broke the economic footprint of EBU member sports broadcasting into three main areas

Media Management

The EBU has SaaS safety in its sights

The v2.4 update of cybersecurity recommendation EBU R 143 includes provisions tailored to SaaS products

Media Delivery

5G-EMERGE represents ‘significant step forward in ubiquitous media distribution’

The ecosystem is based on a native-IP hybrid infrastructure and open standards, combining cloud and edge-caching technologies, satellite coverage, and technologies such as 5G

Artificial Intelligence

SMPTE: AI must be approached and roadmapped through multifaceted systems thinking

SMPTE's report states that considerations around ethics are paramount when developing and deploying AI systems, and the most successful organisations in building and scaling...

Media Delivery

European public broadcasters, EBU launch sports streamer

The digital platform will work alongside public service media to showcase a wide variety of sports

Business

EBU’s Production Technology Seminar delves into cutting-edge media production technologies

Speakers include Sky's Cristina Gomila, France Télévisions Romuald Rat, Odd Erling Høgberg from NRK, Callum Hughes from AWS, and Avid's Régis Andre

People

Meet the… head of EBU Academy

Justin Kings tells TVBEurope about his journey in the media industry, from Capital Radio to the BBC, and now leading the EBU Academy, which...

Media Delivery

Broadcasting retains UHF band position across Europe

The decision was made at the ITU World Radiocommunications Conference (WRC-23) in Dubai

Media Delivery

EBU states aim to protect UHF spectrum for broadcasting

Speaking at World Radiocommunication Conference 2023 in Dubai, the EBU's Walid Sami stressed the importance of the event for the world's broadcasters, and particularly...

People

Justin Kings appointed head of EBU Academy

Kings joined the EBU Academy Faculty in 2009, focusing on social media training, constructive journalism, and young audiences

Media Consumption

EBU publishes dynamic HDR converter test results

The test results show that dynamic converters can outperform static in terms of highlight compression and gamut correction, as well as introducing noise amplification,...

Media Management

EBU issues updated guidelines on vulnerability management

The latest version of EBU R 160 covers pre and post-purchase stages for both buyers and vendors, and includes security and testing guidelines

IBC

Inside this year’s Accelerator Projects

IBC’s Accelerator Media Innovation Programme has 80 global media and technology brands taking part in 2023, including BBC, ITV, IMDB, Fox Entertainment, Paramount, Vodafone...

Media Consumption

EBU updates guidance on UHD/HDR content exchange

The new versions are based on recent work from contributing EBU members and are designed to be easier to use, said the organisation

Media Delivery

BBC wins award for private 5G network for contribution and distribution project

The BBC's private 5G network in the UK can be deployed where needed and has been used successfully for news contributions at national events such...

Business

FIFA reaches Women’s World Cup rights deal with European broadcasters

The tournament will now be broadcast in the "big five" European markets following fears of a blackout in Europe

Live Production

Everything, everywhere, all at once

TV newsrooms are facing numerous challenges as they aim to inform viewers, from the rise of ‘fake news’ to ever-evolving technology. Liz Corbin, deputy...

Eurovision Song Contest

Eurovision Song Contest 2023 breaks online engagement records

The EBU has released figures from this year's event which reached 162 million viewers and delivered "record breaking online engagement and musical impact" ...

Live Production

To crown a King: Broadcasters prepare for the Coronation of King Charles III

TVBEurope speaks to Sky News, TalkTV, PA Media, the European Broadcasting Union and Austria's ORF to find out their plans for covering the coronation...

Business

EBU sells Eurovision Services to DUBAG Group

Eurovision Services works with sports federations, right holders and media companies around the world

Live Production

EBU: Artificial intelligence will drive the future of production

The European Broadcasting Union's head of strategy suggests AI will help to simplify the skills needed in production in the next few years

Business

EBU, WBD win 2026-2032 Olympic Games media rights

Speaking about the deal, Delphine Ernotte Cunci, president of the EBU and CEO of France Télévisions, described the deal as a "game-changer for public...

Media Management

SMPTE, EBU, MovieLabs join forces on ‘Media in the Cloud’ guide

Its aim is to provide the industry with an explanation of media-specific ontologies, the ontologies already in existence, where they are applicable, and how...