UK commercial PSB Channel 4 has published its principles as how it sees, and plans to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) in its future activities. Outlining its mission statement regarding AI usage, the broadcaster said: “At Channel 4, we believe AI is here to support human creativity, not replace it. So we’re not handing the keys […]
Encompass Digital Media, in partnership with Zixi, is leading transformation of the BBC World Service’s global distribution from satellite to IP-based delivery. The first major milestone was reached at the end of March, and delivered the full transition to IP distribution for BBC World Service partners across Europe. There now follows a rolling programme of […]
Prime Video is now shoppable with Shop the Show, Amazon’s fan-fueled shopping experience. The new feature, initially available in the US, delivers a seamless customer-first experience that allows viewers to simultaneously watch and shop their favourite content without interruption. The second-screen mobile experience is built around natural fan behaviour, enabling customers to discover toys, apparel […]
SES has published its Q1 2025 results, reporting that it signed €360 million in new business during the quarter. The two highlights were the satellite operator’s Networks division which saw revenue grow 8.4 per cent YoY and its Government segment improve 13.1 per cent. The once important Media division, which looks after its DTH transmissions, […]
Digital advertising platform Azerion UK has entered a strategic partnership with cross-media measurement provider AudienceProject to bolster its omnichannel evaluation capabilities with independent audience measurement. The agreement covers connected TV (CTV) and online video (OLV) advertising, including campaigns on YouTube, Prime Video and Netflix. Adopting third-party data from AudienceProject enables Azerion to tackle the issue of […]
Media Tailor, the Nordic media technology company, and Austrian media giant Russmedia have launched a significant international partnership that resulted in an efficient digital asset management solution. It serves around one hundred journalists daily. Russmedia’s vision was to find a technology partner capable of meeting the challenges of a rapidly evolving media landscape while supporting […]
Netflix is introducing a new subtitles option: original language that shows only the spoken dialogue. Until now, if viewers wanted subtitles in the original language, they’d turn on ‘Subtitles for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (SDH/CC)’, which includes not only dialogue but also audio cues such as [phone buzzing] or [dramatic music swells], as […]
GB News has extended its distribution partnership with Arqiva. The agreement, which spans multiple years, includes Digital Terrestrial Television (Freeview) and DTH satellite TV spectrum, DAB+ Radio spectrum, and broadcast connectivity lines. Viewers accessing GB News via FreeSat will also benefit from the renewal. Marc Schipper, Chief Operating Officer at GB News, commented: “We’re delighted […]
DoubleVerify, the software platform for digital media measurement, data and analytics, is deepening its commitment to keeping digital advertising free from exploitative and illegal content through a new partnership with the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF). The IWF operates globally to combat the spread of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) through the detection and identification of […]
Precise TV, the contextual video ad tech platform driving business outcomes for brands, has announced the launch of PACE (Precise Audience Content Evaluator) – a video advertising solution for audience targeting and measurement for under-18 demographics. Designed to enhance transparency and precision in advertising to kids and families, PACE empowers brands to reduce wasted media […]