All articles by Alana Foster – Page 10
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Industry TrendsAnalysis: Sky to seal the Disney+ deal
An exclusive streaming deal between Sky and Disney is reportedly close to a conclusion, shaking up the UK direct-to-consumer OTT landscape. Alana Foster examines the potential impact.
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News
ITV names Endemol’s Lisa Perrin new MD
Endemol internal memo reveals James Townley and Sarah Sedazzari will take on Perrin’s responsibilities at the company’s Creative Networks division.
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Petition launched to save BBC red button
Protesters have handed a petition to the UK government and the BBC over the latter’s plans to switch off Red Button services in the coming weeks.
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YouTube to live stream Activision Blizzard esports tournaments
Google Cloud and YouTube have signed an exclusive multi-year streaming deal with games publisher Activision Blizzard to enter a “new era of gaming experiences.”
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OneWeb to advance Kazakhstan broadband connectivity by 2022
OneWeb has signed a collaborative partnership with Astana International Financial Centre to accelerate broadband connectivity in Kazakhstan.
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NTT Docomo to launch 5G streaming service in March
NTT Docomo has revealed plans to launch a new 5G streaming service in March, delivering high-definition video of concerts, theatre and sporting events to smartphone users in Japan.
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NBC to produce Tokyo Olympics series for Snapchat
Snapchat and NBC are teaming up to produce customised Olympics content for users in the US with four daily shows on the 2020 Tokyo Games.
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Facebook Watch inks global distribution deal with PGA Tour
This week’s Farmers Insurance Open will be the first package distributed exclusively on Facebook Watch after the PGA Tour announced an expansive agreement with the social media giant.
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BritBox hires ex-Warner exec as UK MD
The BBC and ITV’s streaming service BritBox has appointed Will Harrison as its new UK managing director.
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Peacock unveiled: Freemium SVoD and subscription service
NBCUniversal’s streaming service, Peacock will go head to head with Disney, HBO, Netflix and Amazon on 15 July launching with three pricing tiers.
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Industry simplifying UX is “game-changing,” says DPP
The DPP has identified important trends impacting the media and entertainment industry, with simplicity the key to success, according to a new report.
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Universal and Warner Bros. propose joint DVD venture
Universal Studios and Warner Bros. have announced a newjoint venture to pool DVD distribution units amidst falling sales.
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Executive Interviews
Euronews: The transformation of news
Transforming linear and enhancing its digital operations, Euronews boss Michael Peters is looking to reach audiences beyond Europe.
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Telcos launch Future Forum for 5G acceleration
Global 5G leaders including Verizon, Telstra, Vodafone and KT have collaborated on 5G specifications and interoperability to accelerate adoption.
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Comcast NBCUniversal launches global tech startup accelerator
Six global sports brands and venture capitals have partnered with Comcast NBCUniversal to launch Sports Tech to champion sports technology startups.
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China dominates global esports consumption
Nordic countries top Europe and Western markets with one in four internet users choosing esports games over other media, according to research from Ampere Analysis.
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Joker and 1917 lead Oscar nominations
The full list of nominees for the 92 nd Oscars has been announced with box office hit Joker leading with 11 nominations and Sam Mendes’ first world war drama 1917 following with 10.
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Sinclair launches ATSC 3.0 venture with SK Telecom
A joint-venture between Sinclair Broadcast Group and Korean SK Telecom aims to provide next-generation transmission services for the television industry.
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IABM grows members to 600+ companies
More than 600 broadcast and media technology supplier-based companies have been confirmed as members of the IABM in its drive to represent the global industry.
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Industry Trends
Advancing immersive realities
The evolution of immersive content has moved from novelty ideas to realities with live audio streaming, 8K+ rendering and 360-degree video creation as a service explored in IBC technical papers.
