Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) has promoted Jill Offman to an expanded position at its global studios division, as the company’s UK arm prepares to move into developing scripted content. Offman takes on the title of MD at Viacom International Studios (VIS) effective immediately, where she will oversee all English-speaking markets – including Canada, Australia […]
Eliud Kipchoge’s historic 1:59:40 marathon run on October 12th, which saw him become the first human in history to run under two hours, was watched around the world as the INEOS 1:59 Challenge recorded landmark viewing figures. Some 4.9 million viewers watched the YouTube stream of the event alone, with a live peak of 779,000 […]
Grupo Globo, operator of the largest Brazilian and Latin American TV network, has carried out a 5G Broadcast field trial in cooperation with Rohde & Schwarz. In late September 2019, the Rock in Rio festival was broadcasted in an experimental UHF channel using the new technology. Rohde & Schwarz supplied an R&S TMU9evo transmitter and […]
Synamedia, the independent video software provider, and Triveni Digital, a provider of programme guide and metadata management, data broadcasting and service quality assurance solutions for broadcasters and service providers, have announced their partnership to enable customers to seamlessly transition to ATSC 3.0. Also announced is their current deployment with a major US television production company. […]
This World Food Day, ZEE5 brings to its global viewers a huge collection of delicious recipes with a specially curated set of India’s finest cooking shows, featuring all-time favourite celebrity chefs like Sanjeev Kapoor, Gautam Mehrishi, Ranveer Brar, and many more. From 5-minute meals to Indian delicacies to mocktail recipes, ZEE5’s World Food Day Special […]
TAG Video Systems, a global player in integrated software-based IP Probing, Monitoring and Multiviewer solutions, has named media and broadcast industry specialist Kevin Joyce as Chief Commercial Officer for its worldwide business operations. Abe Zerbib, TAG CEO, announced details of Joyce’s appointment in New York during NAB Show New York 2019. Joyce was initially retained […]
Antenna technology company ReQutech, together with a research team from Linköping University of Technology and satellite router technology provider Forsway have announced a collaboration to develop a new phased Array Antenna solution aimed at enhancing satcom applications on mobile platforms. This cooperation project is supported by the strategic innovation program “Smarter Electronic Systems” – a […]
Nokia will collaborate with two of the most recognized universities for science and engineering in Ethiopia, the Addis Ababa Science and Technology University (AASTU) and the Addis Ababa Institute of Technology (AAiT), to provide training on the latest technologies and industry trends: The collaboration is in line with the Ethiopian government’s vision of encouraging the […]
Actus Digital, a provider of compliance and media monitoring solutions, today announced a new partnership with Video Systems. Video Systems, located in São Paulo, will serve as Actus Digital’s Brazilian distributor, driving growth in the South American market. Previously, Video Systems represented Volicon in Brazil. “When Volicon announced the end of life of its product […]
SnapStream, a Houston-based software company, has launched SnapStream Monitoring and Compliance, adding a new offering to its TV recording, searching, and clipping products that are already used by hundreds of customers. The launch of SnapStream Monitoring and Compliance follows SnapStream’s agreement with Verizon Digital Media Services in April 2019 to be the official Volicon transition […]