Video streaming and ad tech supplier Velocix has launched a carrier-grade open caching platform that enables broadband providers to further monetise the delivery of internet-based content over their last-mile data networks. The new product, called Velocix Open Caching, offers fixed and mobile internet service providers (ISPs) a way to profit from rising market interest in […]
India’s contemporary Hindi music channel, MTV Beats, ends 2021 on a high note, as it completes five years of entertaining its audience with engaging programming and exciting innovations. The ultimate destination for music aficionados, MTV Beats has been the perfect excuse to dance and party for half a decade now. To celebrate this loyalty and love of […]
Polaris, the black-owned television, digital and social media platform, has announced the launch of its first free ad-supported streaming TV channel (FAST), that has debuted on VIZIO’s SmartCast platform. Created by digital media pioneer and legendary journalist, Rahman J. Dukes, Polaris promises to uncover and share stories created by Black, Indigenous, and People of Color […]
NAGRA, a Kudelski Group company and independent provider of content protection and multiscreen television solutions, has announced that the Norwegian Film Institute (NFI) is expanding its work with NAGRA by selecting its DVnor media asset management service to deliver content preparation and post-production services for the 2021-2022 Norwegian Film Collection supported by the Norway Ministry […]
On the opening day of the 2021 NHL Season on its new home on TNT, Turner Sports unveiled its new broadcast studio for the hockey league for the next three years, all powered by disguise. To welcome the start of the season, a quartet of disguise vx 2 media servers and five rx II render […]
With the festive season in full swing, minds have turned to planning this year’s festivities. Whilst Christmas has always been the season of giving, this year it seems that giving back will be taking centre stage, with positive sentiment towards festive charity donations up 35% in the past 6 months, compared to this time last […]
Pebble, the leading automation, content management, and integrated channel specialist, is pleased to announce that public service broadcaster Qatar TV, has chosen Pebble to deliver a bespoke automation, playout and management solution as part of their plans to upgrade their system and future proof their broadcast operations. Qatar TV is a long-standing customer of Pebble […]
Go Button Media has announced that four of its factual series will find a new home on Canada’s Super Channel Fuse. Acquisitions The Animal Within (6 x 60) and Colossal Machines (6 x 60) receive their premieres in December and January respectively. Two new Super Channel Originals, Mysteries of the Ancient Dead and Secret Societies: […]
Broadcasters, streaming service providers, and Smart TV manufacturers alike are re-positioning themselves to address evolving customer expectations in North America for higher quality video experiences. A broader discussion surrounding viewing standards has emerged to integrate emerging technologies, improve ease of customer use, and ensure compatibility and interoperability with new and legacy services. These were among […]
Television executive, Jazz Gowans, is joining production company, Nine Lives Media, as Co-Creative Director alongside CEO Cat Lewis, and will be opening a new office in Birmingham for the indie. Earlier this year the award-winning journalist and executive producer joined the board of Create Central, the industry body promoting the creative content industries in her […]