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David Grindle to step down as SMPTE executive director
David Grindle is to conclude his term as Executive Director of The Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) on October 18.
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UK production sector revenues fall by nearly £400m
Total UK television production sector revenues fell by £392m (8.4%) to £3.61bn in 2023, according to producers alliance Pact’s annual Census.
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“New kid on the block” looks to deliver on Mobile TV’s promise
In the two-part session titled “Mobile TV - Finally?”, Peter Siebert of IEEE BTS, Jordi Gimenez of 5G MAG and Thomas Stockhammer of Qualcomm explored the potential of 5G Broadcast technology in transforming media consumption.
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What to look out for on Day 3 (Sunday 15 September)
Day Three and more valuable insights, topical trends and groundbreaking discoveries are waiting in store at Amsterdam’s RAI. With IBC2024 offering more priceless connections and not-to-be-missed discussions, here’s some highlights for the day ahead.
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Content providers have dim view of tech vendors’ security attitudes - DPP research
Broadcasters and content providers have an incredibly dim view of the cyber security posture of media technology vendors according to a DPP report titled ‘The State of Media Technology Security 2024.’
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IBC Conference: Keeping AI honest
IBC2024: In the session titled ‘Can AI be regulated? What public policy can(‘t) do to address AI risks’, speakers Renard Jenkins, President of SMPTE, and Francois Lavoir, Senior EU Policy Advisor for the EBU, debated some of the responses to the new risks created by the rapid development of AI ...
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IBC Opening Session: lift and shift approach to cloud migration “not ideal”
IBC2024: The IABM had the honour of kicking off this year’s IBC conference series with an opening session focussed on how companies can make their way through a rapidly changing media landscape.
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Former BBC Studios CEO to become first Chair of BAFTA albert
Former CEO of BBC Studios Productions Ralph Lee has been appointed as BAFTA albert’s first Chair. This newly created voluntary non-executive role is part of a new governance structure established following an organisational review completed in 2023.
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Trew Audio acquires Pinknoise Systems
Audio sales and services specialist Trew Audio has announced the acquisition of professional audio supplier Pinknoise Systems.
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SCTE Launches New mobile App
Telecoms and broadband professionals who are members of The Society for Broadband Professionals (SCTE) will have access to a new user-focused mobile app which makes accessibility of information from the society easier than ever.
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PACE Anti-Piracy to exhibit and present at IBC2024
PACE Anti-Piracy, a specialist in software security and licensing solutions, has announced that it will be exhibiting at IBC2024 and presenting as part of the Content Everywhere speaker programme.
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Tributes paid to former RTS CEO Simon Albury
Former Royal Television Society (RTS) Chief Executive, diversity campaigner and producer Simon Albury has passed away at the age of 80.
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Banijay Kids & Family acquires French production company Procidis
Banijay Kids & Family has acquired French production company Procidis, creator of the edutaining saga Once Upon a Time… and its umbrella brand, Hello Maestro.
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Larry Ellison to become controlling Paramount shareholder
Tech billionaire Larry Ellison will become the controlling shareholder of Paramount Global when it is acquired by his son David’s Skydance Media, according to a filing with the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
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Initial lineup unveiled for inaugural Mip London market
More than 80 companies representing distributors, buyers and producers from 30 countries have confirmed their presence at the inaugural Mip London content market.
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EBU members launch Security4Media association
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and several of its members have created Security4Media, a non-profit association for media organisations and technology vendors dedicated to reducing cyber risks and supporting trust in media.
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AOMedia launches ‘adoption showcase’ to highlight key implementors of AV1 codec
The Alliance for Open Media (AOMedia) has launched its new ‘Adoption Showcase’ ahead of IBC2024, spotlighting user stories from six AV1 adopters.
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XGen Network to showcase data delivery breakthrough in 5G Broadcast
XGen Network (XGN), part of the 5G Broadcast Collective (5GBC), will exhibit the world’s first demonstration of ancillary data delivery to a road sign using 5G Broadcast at IBC2024.
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SMPTE announces 2024 honourees
The Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) has announced its 2024 honourees.
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RTS launches online Mini MBA to plug TV skills gap
The Royal Television Society (RTS) is launching an online course that aims to help plug the TV skills gap and fast-track careers.