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The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved the $8bn merger between Paramount Global and Skydance Media.

NBCUniversal is discussing the launch of a sports cable network that could launch as soon as this autumn, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal.

A peak live audience of 12.2 million watched England’s Women’s Euro final on Sunday evening across all BBC platforms.

The UK’s creative workforce is facing unprecedented disruption, with staff, freelancers, and employers alike navigating instability, shrinking opportunities, and the rapid introduction of new technologies, according to the latest Thrive report from Creative Access.

The latest enhancements to the Orion content monitoring suite, including a multiviewer for real-time visualisation of multiple video and audio streams, will be on show from Interra Systems at IBC2025.

As live production demands faster response times and more flexible infrastructures, Guntermann & Drunck will showcase a range of real-world OB van and studio workflows.

Highlighting its simple plug-and-play approach to ST 2110, Cobalt’s IBC lineup includes converters, encoders, audio monitors, and multiviewers in a variety of form factors. This includes the debut of two models within the company’s compact mini-converter series with the Sapphire BBG-2110-4Hi/4Sio and Sapphire BBG-2110-2Hi2Ho/4Sio.  

Design and visualisation technology developer Chaos is set to showcase Chaos Arena, which is able to provide real-time ray-tracing for in-camera visual effects (ICVFX) on virtual production stages.

Media management and workflow automation specialist Blue Lucy is aiming to bring a new level of purpose and precision to the application of AI in media operations.

IBC has unveiled the finalists for the IBC2025 Innovation Awards, recognising collaborative projects that address real-world challenges and deliver transformative innovation across the media, entertainment and technology landscape.