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Study: 33% believe ads set unrealistic expectations

Adverts are influencing how British people see themselves, according to a report by strategic quantitative research agency, The Numbers Lab. The study, entitled Project Eden, looked at diversity and inclusion in advertising, revealing that a third (32 per cent) of people believe ads influence how they see themselves. A similar volume of people (33 per […]

September 25, 2019

Messi10 by Cirque du Soleil on Rakuten TV

This autumn, Rakuten TV, the European VoD platform, will release a new documentary, MessiCirque, which explores the behind-the-scenes of the highly anticipated Messi10 by Cirque du Soleil, inspired by perhaps the world’s greatest football player Lionel Messi. Set in Cirque du Soleil ´s International headquarters in Montreal and featuring Messi himself, the documentary will show […]

September 25, 2019

Axesat and CETel become AXESS Networks

Supported by Aksiom Group Limited, a specialist in the development of high growth technical services companies, Latin American-based Axesat and German-based CETel, two leaders in the provision of satellite communications solutions, are combining to form AXESS Networks (AXESS), a new leading global player in the enterprise satellite communications industry. The new company has a unique […]

September 25, 2019

European Tour and Tata Communications aim to transform fan experience

The European Tour and Tata Communications, a global digital infrastructure provider, are launching an innovation contest that calls on start-ups around the world to develop creative new solutions and concepts to enhance the game of golf. The European Tour Innovation Hub with Tata Communications aims to find ideas that can be developed commercially with support […]

September 25, 2019

VIAVI and select vendor partners leading evolution to DAA

Viavi Solutions will showcase its flexible distributed access architecture (DAA) partner ecosystem at SCTE·ISBE’s Cable-Tec Expo 2019. The VIAVI DAA Test-Ready Certification Program, created in partnership with leading DAA vendors, uses a standards-based approach to provide network service providers confidence in their ability to maintain and troubleshoot their cable plant when deploying certified DAA solutions. […]

September 25, 2019

Levira & Pixellot Introduce AI-automated sports production to all Estonian and Latvian Basketball Leagues

AS Levira, Estonia’s leading TV and radio network operator and Pixellot, the worldwide leader in AI-automated sports production have signed an exclusive, long-term production agreement with the Estonian and Latvian Basketball Associations. Levira will produce and live-stream all Paf Estonian-Latvian Basketball League games, Women’s Baltic League ELITE and International Division games using Pixellot AI-automated technology. […]

September 25, 2019

Simon Pegg headlines London MCM Comic Con

MCM has revealed that Spaced, Star Trek, and Shaun of the Dead star Simon Pegg will be at next month’s MCM London Comic Con. The much-loved British actor, comedian, screenwriter and producer will be attending Saturday and Sunday of the show, taking to MCM’s Main Stage for a panel on October 27th. After springing to […]

September 25, 2019

BT chooses Ikegami as tech partner for live 8K broadcast

SHK-810 camera technology from Ikegami, developed in cooperation with NHK, was chosen by BT Sport for a pioneering live 8K demonstration at the 2019 International Broadcasting Convention. Viewers on the BT stand at IBC were able to watch live coverage of the Premiership Rugby 7s tournament taking place in Northampton, England. With four times the […]

September 25, 2019

Vivendi ramps up legal battle with Mediaset

Vivendi is taking legal action against Mediaset’s plans to reshape its future after deciding to hold on to its stake in the Italian broadcaster after a deadline to sell expired. Earlier this month, Mediaset won shareholder approval to create a pan-European media group in an effort to pursue continental alliances with rivals and fend off […]

September 24, 2019

Eutelsat to launch 25 nano-satellites

Paris-based satellite operator Eutelsat has supplied extra detail for its upcoming nano-satellite fleet dedicated to the Internet of Things. The new fleet of 25 of these very small satellites is being called ‘ELO’ and the first demonstration craft should launch early in 2020. The constellation’s first four operational satellites will be developed under the supervision […]

September 24, 2019By Chris Forrester