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IBC SHOWCASE: Discover the future of in-car infotainment with DTS
DTS Connected Radio will debate ‘The Future of Infotainment in the Connected Car’ and ask ‘Can broadcasters help OEMs win the digital dash?’ in an IBC SHOWCASE session taking place at 14:00 (GMT) on Thursday 29 October.
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ITV restructure to see tech investment and jobs shift to OTT
ITV has revealed plans for a major restructure. James Pearce digs into what that actually means for the British broadcaster.
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Streaming vs Cinema: Cinema’s coronavirus crisis
Studios are delaying cinema release dates due to Covid-19, leaving the cinema industry on a precipice. But what impact will this crisis have on broadcasters and OTTs?
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Streamers strike tech balance for top quality experience
With the vast increase in OTT and streaming services supplying a ‘captive’ audience during lockdown, and new streamers investing fortunes in the market this year, the battle for eyeballs is fierce. One of the deciding factors in this struggle is quality, but how do D2C services make sure that, whatever ...
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EBU tackles loudness in streaming with R128 update
Loudness, and in particular differing sound levels on TV have long been a source of frustration for viewers. The EBU R128 loudness standard, which was launched at IBC ten years ago, has addressed it and the latest update now covers streaming services.
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What’s next for the BBC’s technology strategy?
The absence of a high-placed CTO is an opportunity to divorce the BBC’s tech approach from being wedded to iPlayer, analysts say.
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Who’s winning the streaming war?
Amid reports that Quibi could be considering a sale, IBC365 reports on the raft of new services and assesses which have thrived and those that have struggled – and weighs up their impact on the likes of Netflix, Amazon Prime and traditional broadcasters.
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DAB+ rollout continues as EU deadline draws closer
With the deadline for European Union member states to adopt the European Electronic Communications Code (EECC) looming, Germany is set to launch its second national multiplex, France is planning the launch of its national DAB+ services and Switzerland has revealed plans for the phase-off of FM services. Experts from these ...
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IBC SHOWCASE: Day 3 review
Hollywood came to IBC on day 3 of the IBC SHOWCASE, with sessions ranging from cloud to personalisation now available on-demand
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IBC SHOWCASE: Day 1 review
IBC SHOWCASE opening day looks at the future of AV1 with tech giants and how to tackle piracy
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Tim Davie makes his mark in first week as BBC director general
The new BBC director general has won plaudits during his first week in charge of the BBC
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Welcome to IBC SHOWCASE
As IBC SHOWCASE gets underway, IBC CEO Michael Crimp welcomes the industry to IBC’s digital show
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Streaming: Manufacturers respond to its inexorable rise
The last few years have seen us begin to consume content in very different ways – and COVID-19 has accelerated that change. Ian McMurray finds out how the industry is responding.
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How journalism is being targeted and undermined
Press freedom is facing a dual threat from “fake news” and massive cuts caused by the coronavirus pandemic. George Jarrett looks at how press freedom - cornerstone of broadcasters’ output - can overcome these challenges.
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Delivering UHD/HDR: Rising to the challenge of increasing demand
Providing broadcasters with the tools to deliver UHD/HDR content more efficiently across more platforms is now a universal top priority, writes David Davies.
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Dawn of the super aggregator
The TV business is on the verge of being taken over by super aggregators with pay-tv in pole positioned to lead and SVODs holding the balance of power.
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Twitch launches standalone sports category
Amazon-owned video game streaming service Twitch is to step up its focus on sports with the launch of a standalone sports category.
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365 Playlist: Esports
Esports has seen a coronavirus boom, with more broadcasters turning to competitive gaming to fill in the gaps left by the cancellation of sporting events. IBC365 rounds up some of its coverage of the esports market.
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Social broadcasting: the future of TV
Live streaming community-building platforms are taking on television and Twitch is at the forefront.
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Huawei’s UK ban: How it will impact broadcasters
The UK has banned Huawei from 5G deployments, but how could this impact plans to use the mobile tech in broadcasting? James Pearce investigates.