All articles by Alana Foster – Page 22
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WarnerMedia confirms D2C HBO Max service
HBO has unveiled its new direct-to-consumer streaming service, which will be launched in 2020 and is set to offer legacy favourites and original content.
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French PSB wins battle with online TV streamer
France Télévisions has won a victory in its ongoing legal battle with online TV provider PlayMédia to stop the retransmission of its programmes.
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Red Bee Media expands Netherlands hub
Red Bee Media’s has announced a second facility in Hilversum which will focus on product development, IP testing and demonstrations as well as software-based solutions.
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Indian SVOD service gains $100M from Tencent and Paytm
Tencent and Paytm are in the final stages of confirming $100 million worth of investment in Indian video and audio streaming start-up platform MX.
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IBC announces Social Impact Awards shortlist
IBC has announced the shortlist for its inaugural Social Impact Awards celebrating industry diversity, sustainability and ethical leadership.
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Netflix partners with Microsoft celebrating Stranger Things 3
Microsoft has launched a special edition of Windows 1.0 PC app in-line with Netflix’s season three premiere of Stranger Things bringing fans back to 1985.
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Liberty Global trials wireless connectivity with Ericsson
In a world first, Liberty Global has employed Ericsson’s wireless connectivity technology in a trial to connect homes with gigabit broadband and linear TV services.
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African football bosses call out BeoutQ on piracy
BeoutQ has been condemned by the Confédération Africaine de Football for illegally broadcasting every group phase of the African Cup of Nations.
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Virgin TV boss calls government to review RTÉ
Virgin Media TV managing director has called for a government review of RTÉ’s hybrid model, urging an inquiry ahead of additional funding or changes to the licence fee model.
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Walt Disney TV drives diversity and inclusion behind the scenes
Expanding the diversity and inclusion behind the camera, Walt Disney Television confirmed the launch of two new programmes to develop underrepresented talent.
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CBC and BBC ink co-production deal
Canadian and British broadcasters have confirmed a creative co-production partnership in a commitment to future collaboration across drama, documentaries and news content.
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IABM launches tech and trends roadmap
IABM today unveiled a customised blueprint for common understanding and collaboration for the broadcast, media and entertainment industry.
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Netflix to open UK production hub at Shepperton Studios
In a major UK expansion, Netflix has signed a multi-million pound deal to create a production hub at Shepperton Studios outside London.
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Sky Media launches addressable ad tool
Sky Media has launched its Sky Analytics tool for media agencies and advertisers to self-manage media planning for addressable TV.
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ITV boss calls for Netflix regulatory reform
Tensions between platforms and traditional broadcasters were debated during the House of Lords communications committee with Sky and ITV executives acknowledging industry pressures.
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BBC makes “significant change” on gender pay gap
The BBC has revealed that pay differences between women and men are down 3% across every banding with the number of women in leadership roles growing to 43.8%.
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BBC Studios wins first Quibi commission
New digital platform Quibi has issued its first short form commission to the BBC Studios Natural History Unit.
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One small step: Broadcasting the Apollo 11 moon landing
BBC broadcaster James Burke speaks to IBC365 about the future of TV 50 years after covering the live Apollo 11 moon landing
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Elon Musk launches “most difficult” rocket to date
The SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket, dubbed the most powerful yet, was launched overnight with a batch of 24 experimental satellites ready to orbit.
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Warner Bros. hires BBC Studios Ann Sarnoff as CEO
BBC Studios Americas president Ann Sarnoff has been named the first woman to head Warner Bros. in the studio’s history.