James Pearce
Before joining IBC as Deputy Editor, James Pearce was Deputy Editor for Euromoney’s telecoms division, Capacity Media, where he oversaw magazine content and the launch of several quarterly newsletters covering the wholesale telecoms market. While there he interviewed some of the world’s top telecoms executives and leaders, wrote features on topics from 5G to AI, and chaired several industry panels. Prior to this, James worked as a reporter covering the UK mobile market for Mobile News magazine.
Contact info
- Tel:
- +44 (0) 20 7832 4100
- Email:
- jpearce@ibc.org
NewsTories file Ofcom complaint against C4 over election debates
The UK Conservative Party has lodged a complaint with regulator Ofcom over against Channel 4 news over its decision to empty-chair prime minister Boris Johnson for an election debate.
- Industry Trends
5G: The impact on broadcasting
As 5G deployments gain momentum into 2020, the media and broadcast industry is looking at ways of capitalising on this next-generation mobile tech. Explore how in technical papers from the BBC, KPN, Ericsson, Qualcomm and Nokia.
- News
ProSiebenSat.1 partners AWS for cloud overhaul
European satellite and cable broadcaster ProSiebenSat.1 Media has announced a significant rollout of cloud services across its businesses.
- News
Sky partners with sign language body for slate of accessible content
Broadcaster Sky has partnered with deaf production charity, the British Sign Language Broadcasting Trust, to develop a slate of content in British Sign Language.
- Executive Interviews
Light fields: A bright immersive idea
Light field is seen as the cutting edge of immersive tech and a new industry organisation is looking to standardise the technology. James Pearce speaks to IDEA president Pete Ludé about what light fields bring to VR.
- Industry Trends
Analysis: The evolution of immersive
Several studies have attached massive numbers to the VR and AR sector, but VR, in particular, has suffered a number of setbacks from the likes of Google and the BBC. James Pearce takes a look at the immersive market.
- News
Journalism under pressure, according to EBU News Xchange panel
Trust in journalism is facing more pressure than ever, with fake news, disconnection from the public, and the polarisation of politics all creating new challenges for the sector.
- News
BBC CTO reveals changes to red-button and smart TV apps
The BBC has unveiled a number of changes to the interactive services it offers on UK TV which it is set to introduce next year.
- News
ACT launches five-year blueprint for EU media policy
The Association of Commercial Television in Europe (ACT) has launched a five-year blueprint for EU media policy after celebrating 30 years of representing commercial TV interests across the continent.
- News
Disney+, Cable Europe revamp and OTT market report
11-15 Nov: Your guide to what’s happened this week in the media, entertainment and technology industry.
- Industry Trends
Interview: Barbara Lange, SMPTE
The industry is going through a transformation, and so is SMPTE. A year into the 100+ year old Society’s major project, executive director Barbara Lange sits down with James Pearce to discuss its plans.
- News
Spanish regulator fines Mediaset and Atresdmedia €77m over ad practices
Spain’s regulator CNMC has hit national broadcasters Mediaset and Atresdmedia with fines totalling €77.1 million for anti-competitive practices over TV advertising.
- News
European Commission approves Telia’s Bonnier buy
The European Commission has given approval to Telia’s bid to buy Bonnier Broadcasting, paving the way for the Swedish telecoms operator to complete the $957 million merger.
- News
Sky and BBC partner on tech and content
Sky and the BBC have announced a new partnership which will see the two UK broadcasters collaborate on content and technology.
- News
Disney unveils European launch dates for Disney+
Disney+ is set to launch in a number of European markets on 31 March, the studio giant confirmed during a results call.
- News
RTÉ announces job cuts and closures
Irish broadcaster RTÉ has announced plans to cut up to 200 jobs as part of a series of financial measures aimed at reducing costs by €60 million over the next three years.
- Industry Trends
MovieLabs looks to be the industry’s North Star
In August MovieLabs – made up of five of the biggest Hollywood studios - launched its 10-year vision for the industry. James Pearce spoke with the organisation’s leaders at SMPTE2019 in Los Angeles.
- News
Vivendi's peace talks with Mediaset & Fox strikes deal with Nexstar
4-8 Nov: Your guide to what’s happened this week in the media, entertainment and technology industry.
- News
Technicolor appoints Moat as new CEO
Technicolor has named former Eir boss Richard Moat as its new CEO, replacing Frédéric Rose.
- News
Ofcom appoints Oxley as interim chief
Ofcom has named Jonathan Oxley as interim chief executive, as speculation grows about who will replace departing chief Sharon White.
