TRT Director General Prof. Dr. Mehmet Zahid Sobacı has been reappointed as Director General for a further four-year term, continuing his leadership at the helm of Turkey’s public broadcaster. TRT is also a member of EBU Sister Unions the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU), where Sobacı has been President since 2023, the Arab States Broadcasting Union […]
EVS, a provider of live video technology for broadcast and new media productions, has been selected by HBS LLC to provide core broadcast technology for a prestigious international football tournament taking place in 2026 across the US, Canada, and Mexico. As part of this multi-million euro agreement, which will contribute significantly to EVS’s Big Event […]
Television has come a long way from its black-and-white beginnings. Once limited to a few channels and rigid schedules, modern TV now offers hundreds of streaming options, interactive features, and high-definition quality. It’s not just a source of entertainment – TV reflects social trends, drives public opinion and introduces new technologies. Just like knowing what […]
Visitors to Japanese public broadcaster NHK and its NHK Labs R&D division’s Tech Expo 2025 (opening May 26th) can take an early look at some of the company’s broadcasting developments. Top of the list is NHK’s Scene-adaptive camera. When capturing wide field-of-view footage like 360-degree videos, you often encounter various subjects in bright, dark, or […]
The DVB Project has announced a new initiative dedicated to supporting companies and organisations deploying DVB-I services and technologies. The DVB-I Implementers Task Force aims to foster collaboration, share expertise, and promote a harmonised approach to DVB-I implementation across different markets. “The launch of this task force reflects DVB’s commitment to not only developing open […]
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 […]
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 […]
Central European Media Enterprises (CME) has announced that Sam Barnett, the current CEO of MBC, has been appointed as CME’s Chief Executive Officer, effective May 1st. Mike Sneesby will replace Barnett at MBC. “I’m very happy to welcome Sam to CME. After conducting a thorough succession process, we are confident that Sam’s global expertise and […]
Bodhitree Multimedia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) of ₹500 Crore with the Government of Assam to establish a Global Media, and Cultural Hub in Guwahati. This strategic partnership will transform Guwahati into a vital centre for film, television, and cultural activities, significantly enhancing Assam’s global profile. The upcoming hub is set to drive […]
XGen Network (XGN), a specialist in 5G Broadcast solutions, announced at the LPTV Broadcasters Association’s conference the development of its LPTV Broadcast Positioning System (BPS) leveraging 5G Broadcast technology. Scheduled for testing by Q3 2025, BPS aims to enhance broadcasting capabilities and introduce a wide array of applications. XGN’s initiative builds upon the 3GPP standards, […]