Artificial Intelligence
SMPTE, EBU, ETC publish report on AI’s impact on the media
The report includes a technical understanding of both AI and ML, as well as the impact they are likely to have on the media...
EBU
Media Management
EBU’s Dynamic Media Facility Joint Task Force begins work
The JT-DMF aims to further interoperability and collaboration as the industry moves to software-defined workflows
IP Migration
LiveU enables 24/7 IP-based live news for Eurovision News Exchange
The solution aims to streamline the EBU's transition to a hybrid distribution model as it phases out its satellite contribution workflow
Live Production
Media eXchange Layer – today and tomorrow
As momentum around MXL builds, Russell Trafford-Jones, industry engagement manager at Techex, explores its potential to enable seamless live media exchange across software-based infrastructures...
Live Production
All you need to know about MXL
Jenny Priestley talks to the BBC and CBC Canada about the Media eXchange Layer (MXL), which is set to change how content moves around...
Live Production
EBU awarded exclusive European media rights for Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games
At least 25 EBU members will provide coverage across all platforms, with Warner Bros. Discovery broadcasting daily event highlights on its linear sports channels
Business
Navigating the future of public service broadcasting
As the EBU marks its 75th year, Jenny Priestley sits down with director-general Noel Curran to discuss its enduring mission and the critical challenges...
Media Management
EBU, AMWA form Joint Task Force on Dynamic Media Facilities
JT-DMF will focus on a number of areas, including developing timing models to support the Media eXchange Layer (MXL) Software Development Kit (SDK) open-source project
Business
TVBEurope September 2025 issue now available
The September issue focuses on the promise of virtual production for both the big and small screen, explores the visual effects and sound created...
Live Production
Finnish tech companies partner on EBU’s OGraf graphics standard
The OGraf standard focuses on a modular approach enabling integration into existing packages and allowing graphics to be rendered on digital platforms, traditional broadcasts,...
Media Management
EBU officially publishes cloud and AI infrastructure position statement
The statement calls for the creation of cloud and AI systems that are developed under European governance and control, ensuring that they remain "open,...
Media Management
A dynamic vision of broadcast’s future
The Media eXchange Layer (MXL) standardises how media processing functions operating in containerised environments can share and exchange data with each other, writes David...
Business
TVBEurope May/June 2025 issue now available
In the latest issue of TVBEurope, we meet the Wizards of Oz, investigate how Object-Based Media is widening accessibility for viewers with additional needs,...
Production & Post
EBU aims to make HDR monitor matching easier
The publication includes a set of predefined modes, clearly indicating the relevant peak level, reference white level, and system gamma
Artificial Intelligence
EBU: Tech companies ‘should enter formal dialogue’ with news organisations over AI standards
The EBU has joined forces with the World Association of News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) to propose five key principles for a joint code of practice...
Sustainability
Production on IBU World Championships Biathlon reduces carbon emissions by 67 per cent
Measures included a 100 per cent renewable energy power supply and the reduction of travel-related impacts
Business
Rai, RTÉ, Riedel Networks join EBU’s Security4Media association
The association aims to support the media technology industry by identifying vulnerabilities in media systems and solutions
Media Delivery
XGen releases 5G Broadcast device standards
The announcement comes ahead of December's vote to establish a 5G-MAG dedicated 5G Broadcast workgroup
Live Production
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...