BARB, the UK television audience measurement currency, has started to report unduplicated programme reach and time spent viewing figures across multiple screens, marking the third deliverable from the four-stage Project Dovetail initiative. The new figures are reported on a daily basis across three screens (TV sets, tablets and PCs), and are available through existing data-processing […]
Synamedia, the independent video software provider, has entered into a strategic partnership with USSI Global, a provider of network, broadcast and digital media services, to serve joint customers in the US. Through this collaboration, USSI will provide technical and logistics support, fulfillment and deployment services for both new and existing Synamedia video network customers. The […]
The DPP, the media industry’s business network, has published its annual report on the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas – and identified important trends for the media and entertainment industry. This year’s report was enabled by new DPP member company Dell Technologies. “CES 2020 had less hype, and more substance,” reports DPP Managing […]
In a partnership aimed at helping young people navigate digital media and spot ‘fake news’, BBC’s Young Reporter team has worked with the British Council to create a media literacy teaching resource for schools around the world. BBC News has been tackling ‘fake news’ through its media literacy project, BBC Young Reporter. The project offers […]
The BBC is planning to open a new tech hub in Newcastle as part of a wider plan to ensure two-thirds of its staff are based outside of London by 2027. Director General Tony Hall announced the plan for the new hub which will develop the technology that underpins the iPlayer and BBC Sounds services. […]
Channel 4 has officially opened its new Creative Hub in Bristol. CEO Alex Mahon said the new base would enable the broadcaster to tap into the deep pools of talent in the South West and Wales. Mahon commented: “Bristol gives Channel 4 an amazing opportunity to tap into the talent and rich and diverse culture […]
Comcast NBCUniversal has announced the launch of SportsTech, a global accelerator for sports technology startups. SportsTech will feature a partnership of three of Comcast NBCUniversal’s sports brands – NBC Sports, Sky Sports and Golf Channel – alongside NASCAR and two US Olympic sports organisations: US Ski & Snowboard and USA Swimming. Comcast Ventures, the company’s […]
OneWeb, which will launch its first major batch of 30 satellites on Februay 7th, has linked with UK-based SatixFy to add a digital technology pathway payload that will include a full digital payload into OneWeb’s launch schedule during 2021. This new technology will pave the way for satellites with a higher level of flexibility to […]
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced that Germany’s Bundesliga has selected AWS as its official technology provider to deliver more in-depth insight into every live broadcast of Bundesliga games and enable new personalised fan experiences. Bundesliga will use AWS artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), analytics, compute, database, and storage services to deliver real-time statistics […]
IABM, the international association for broadcast and media technology suppliers,has reached another milestone in its drive to represent the global Broadcast and Media technology supplier base – more than 600 companies are now IABM members. IABM membership has doubled over the last six years, and now represents every sector, market, geography and company size from […]