european broadcasting union

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

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

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...

People

European Broadcasting Union elects new executive board

The board will serve for a two-year period from January 2023 to December 2024.

Media Delivery

EBU establishes Web3.0 and metaverse working group

EBU is inviting members to join the group, and has appointed Alberto Ciprian from RAI R&D to serve as its chair

Media Delivery

Varnish Software joins EBU’s 5G and satellite media delivery project

Company aims to unite satellite and land-based 5G with caching and content delivery solutions

IP Migration

EBU releases latest version of Live IP Software Toolkit

Latest version incorporates support for new standards and recommendations such as SMPTE ST 2110-22 with JPEG XS

Media Delivery

EBU, European Space Agency partner on 5G and satellite media delivery

The aim of the project is to develop an integrated satellite and terrestrial system based on open standards to enable high-quality content distribution services

Live Production

EBU to begin discussions with BBC over hosting Eurovision 2023

The EBU said it made the decision given the current circumstances, and operational guarantees required for a broadcaster to host, organise and produce Eurovision

IP Migration

The challenges, opportunities and constraints of moving from hardware to software

The European Broadcasting Union's forthcoming Network Technology Seminar will look at how innovation in media production is shifting and its impact on the industry

Media Consumption

161 million viewers tuned into Eurovision

Across the EBU's 34 measured markets, the event saw an increase of 7 million viewers compared to 2021

Live Production

Italian police block cyber attack on Eurovision

During voting and the performances the Italian police cybersecurity department said it blocked several cyber attacks on network infrastructure

Media Delivery

Eurovision 2022: First multi-site trials deliver show over 5G

“5G Broadcast offers big opportunities to the whole media value chain and there’s no better way to showcase this technology than at the EBU’s...

Live Production

EBU launches expert group on PSME challenges

The new group will look at spectrum requirements for dedicated wireless production networks

Business

European Union bans RT

EU president Ursula von der Leyen said in a statement: "We will ban the Kremlin's media machine"

IP Migration

EBU adds more features to Live IP Software Toolkit

EBU List is built by and for broadcasters, open source and incorporates the latest industry standards for live IP production

Production & Post

How broadcasters can use local technology to build an international animation pipeline

TVBEurope talks to the team behind a proof of concept looking at a standardised data pipeline allowing content makers to create 3D animated content...

People

EBU appoints new head of strategy

Jonathan Broughton will help the EBU plan for the future and "ensure its service portfolio remains adaptable to the rapidly changing marketplace"

Live Production

EBU publishes guidance on working with non-traditional aspect ratios

Recommendation R 155 outlines best practices to avoid unnecessary degradation and preserve the full resolution of footage recorded in non-traditional (e.g. 9:16) aspect ratios

Media Delivery

EBU: 5G Broadcast could work alongside DTT in the UHF band

Existing broadcast infrastructure (High Power High Tower and Medium Power Medium Tower) could have a role to play in 5G Broadcast, states report

Media Delivery

EBU tests content production on private 5G networks

Project is looking at the use of Non-Public Networks (NPN) in three scenarios: live audio production, multi-cam wireless studio production, and live immersive content production

IP Migration

EBU updates Live IP Software Toolkit

LIST is a suite of software tools that helps to inspect, measure, and visualise the state of IP-based networks

Live Production

Eurovision News Events selected as host broadcaster for Biden/Putin summit

Organisation will provide on-the-ground media services, including onsite production and transmission facilities, multi-camera stand-up positions, workspaces and studios, specialised equipment and technical support

Business

EBU appoints new head of digital, transformation and platforms

Wouter Quartier will play an important role as part of EBU's Media Management team, bringing into play his digital transformation and data management experience

Media Consumption

EBU investigates best practice for UHD and HDR

Organisation has launched two new activities looking at UHD and production codecs

Media Management

EBU publishes streams based on DVB-DASH

DVB-DASH defines the delivery of live and on-demand TV content over the open internet via HTTP adaptive streaming

Live Production

Exclusive: EBU to test cloud-based live remote production

The EBU's Ievgen Kostiukevych talks to TVBEurope about its upcoming proof of concept aiming to push the boundaries of remote production in the cloud

Media Consumption

EBU publishes new chart for checking HDR monitoring setups

The EBU said the chart is not intended to accurately measure a display’s Dynamic Range, but as a visual test to see if code values are...

Live Production

How Europe’s Public Service Broadcasters came together to cover the pandemic

Liz Corbin, EBU deputy media director and head of news discusses how the organisation has helped broadcasters deliver reliable, trusted news to audiences during...