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NewsUK broadcasters agree Freely distribution deal with Amazon
Freely, the new live streaming platform from the UK’s public broadcasters, has secured a distribution deal with Amazon Fire TV.
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NewsAT&T sells stake in DirecTV for $7.6bn
Communications giant AT&T has agreed to sell its remaining 70% stake in US pay-TV firm DirecTV to private equity outfit TPG Partners for $7.6bn.
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NewsWarner Bros. Discovery deploys captioning solution using Google Cloud AI
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) has deployed a new AI-powered captioning solution in the US that utilises Google Cloud’s Vertex AI platform.
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NewsTrew 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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NewsLivepeer Studio to discuss low-cost streaming platform with next-gen distributed architecture at IBC2024
Livepeer Studio is looking to network with media companies to discuss its high-quality and cost-effective video streaming platform at IBC2024 in Amsterdam.
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NewsChannel 4 strikes £1.75m deal with Layered Reality
Channel 4 (C4) Ventures has secured an investment deal worth £1.75m with UK immersive entertainment specialists Layered Reality.
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NewsWarner Bros. Discovery International launches advertiser data platform
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) International has launched WBD AIM (Audience Insights and Measurement), a first-party data platform for advertisers.
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NewsNetflix tests redesign of television app
Netflix has started rolling out the first major revamp of its television app in a decade, testing changes so viewers can choose more quickly what they want to watch.
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NewsMedia Bill completes remaining stages in House of Lords
The Media Bill has completed its passage through the UK Parliament, giving it enough time to receive Royal Assent before the forthcoming General Election.
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NewsAmazon Prime Video to Start Showing Ads
Amazon has confirmed plans to introduce adverts to its Prime Video streaming service this year. Customers will see the ads unless they pay extra for an ad-free experience.
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NewsSCTE Announces Technetix Webinar to Help Broadcasting Reach NetZero
The Society for Broadband Professionals (SCTE) has announced a new webinar that will deliver insight and solutions aimed at reducing network power costs for the broadcast industry, in the latest in its successful series of webinars.
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NewsITV Launches Ad Funded Production Specialist BE Studio
ITV has launched BE Studio, a full-service creative studio to produce ad funded entertainment (AFE).
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NewsUK’s VFX Industry in Line for Additional Tax Relief
The UK Screen Alliance has welcomed plans announced by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to offer additional tax relief for expenditure on visual effects.
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NewsDisney to Complete Hulu Takeover
The Walt Disney Company is to acquire the 33% stake in Hulu held by Comcast, completing its takeover of the streaming service.
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NewsIBC2023: Smarter devices driving smarter monetisation
Smart devices are changing the way we experience media, said an expert panel at IBC2023, and upcoming changes in viewing habits are set to have an even wider impact.
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NewsGenerative AI: Boosting productivity
Generative AI is improving content creation, production and management across the entire media industry spectrum, delegates heard at IBC2023.
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NewsIBC2023 Accelerator Overview: Building Revenue through Personalised Viewing Experiences
Digital specialists and next generation sports viewing experts will be deep diving into a key trend which has been rippling through the M&E industry: how personalised fan engagement can generate revenue, as part of the IBC2023 Accelerator Innovation Programme.
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NewsDisney Cuts Content, Takes $1.5 bn Impairment Charge
The Walt Disney Company will record a $1.5 billion impairment charge as a result of removing content from its streaming services Disney+ and Hulu.
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NewsReuters Report: Avid Explores Possible Sale
Video and editing software provider Avid Technology is exploring a potential sale, according to a Reuters report.
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NewsBBC to Cut 1,000 Hours of New Programmes
The BBC is to cut 1,000 hours of new TV programmes in 2023 as part of a drive to save money.
