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.

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Apple TV Plus subscriber numbers and BAFTAs rearranged
2020-05-21T13:11:00
18-22 May: Your guide to what’s happened this week in the media, entertainment and technology industry.
Industry Trends
Earnings review: Disney, ITV, WarnerMedia count cost of coronavirus
2020-05-21T11:59:00
IBC365 recounts the standout company results in the media and broadcast industry.
Industry Trends
365 Playlist: 5G and telecoms
2020-05-20T11:23:00
5G has been a hot topic during lockdown, with conspiracy theories centred around the latest mobile technology. But for the media and entertainment sector, 5G could be transformative, writes James Pearce
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TikTok poaches Disney vet Mayer, prompting Mouse House reshuffle
2020-05-20T08:05:00
TikTok has appointed Disney’s video streaming boss Kevin Mayer as its new CEO, prompting an executive reshuffle at the studio giant.
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BBC launches Together platform for shared streaming during lockdown
2020-05-19T11:03:00
The BBC has launched a new experimental platform that aims to allow viewers who are apart to watch and listen to video and audio content from iPlayer, Sounds, Bitesize, News and Sport at the same time.
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UK broadcasters unveil pandemic production guidelines
2020-05-18T12:42:00
UK broadcasters have partnered to establish a set of guidelines outlining how the industry can produce television content safely in light of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Apple buys broadcast VR startup NextVR
2020-05-15T12:14:00
Tech giant Apple has acquired virtual reality broadcast startup NextVR for an undisclosed fee.
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Samsung and co back MPEG EVC & KKR buys ProSieben stake
2020-05-14T13:03:00
11-15 May: Your guide to what’s happened this week in the media, entertainment and technology industry.
Industry Trends
Analyst review: Coronavirus impact measured
2020-05-14T12:17:00
IBC365 looks at the latest facts and figures featured in analyst reports from across the industry.
Industry Trends
365 Playlist: Codecs
2020-05-13T15:38:00
With 2020 predicted as crunch time for the “codec wars” IBC365 rounds up features on compression and codecs, from EVC and VVC to VC-6 and AV1.
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NBCU and Sky partner for ads
2020-05-13T10:09:00
NBCUniversal is set to partner with fellow Comcast stablemate Sky to launch a new global advertising venture.
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British broadcasters strike esports deals during lockdown
2020-05-11T14:13:00
British broadcasters have turned to esports while most sporting events are halted due to the coronavirus lockdown.
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Sky launches £1m SME support scheme through AdSmart
2020-05-07T07:55:00
Sky’s advertising arm has launched a £1 million support scheme offering 100 small businesses TV advertising campaigns through AdSmart to support them during the coronavirus lockdown.
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Streaming rise, Vodacom’s 5G rollout and cinemas reopening
2020-05-06T14:14:00
4-8 May: Your guide to what’s happened this week in the media, entertainment and technology industry.
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Viaccess-Orca appoints Philippe Leonetti as CEO
2020-05-05T10:58:00
OTT solutions provider Viaccess-Orca (VO) has named Philippe Leonetti as its new chief executive, replacing Paul Molinier.
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O2 UK and Virgin Media in talks over potential merger
2020-05-04T11:41:00
Spanish telecoms operator Telefónica has confirmed it is holding talks with Liberty Global about creating a tie-up between its UK mobile arm O2 and Liberty’s Virgin Media.
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EC approves Canal Digital merger with NENT’s Viasat Consumer
2020-05-01T14:56:00
The European Commission has given the thumbs-up to the proposed merger between Canal Digital, Telenor Group’s satellite pay-TV business, and Viasat Consumer, which is owned by NENT.
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beIN launches sports archive service
2020-04-29T15:48:00
A new sports archive service has been launched by beIN that will offer a selection of classic matches, documentaries and features on-demand.
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US cinema chains to remain shut despite easing of lockdown rules
2020-04-28T13:42:00
Major US cinema chains are unlikely to re-open their doors until the summer, despite several states announcing plans to relax restrictions imposed to tackle the coronavirus pandemic.
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Piracy surges during coronavirus lockdown
2020-04-27T12:09:00
Digital content piracy has skyrocketed across the globe during the coronavirus lockdown, with a rise of 40% for film piracy, according to a new report.