Entertainment company iKOMG has announced a leadership transition. After nearly seven years of service, David Treadway is stepping down as Chairman. In his place, the company has appointed Francesco Cataldo as its new Chairman, effective April 1st. Reflecting on his time at iKOMG, Treadway shared: “Leading iKOMG has been an incredible experience. Over the past […]
Bitcentral, a specialist in broadcast and digital video solutions, announces that Kentucky-based WPSD-TV, a Paxton Media Group company, has selected its innovative Central Control playout system, to upgrade the station’s master control operations, positioning WPSD as a next-generation regional media hub. WSPD is a long-standing Bitcentral customer leveraging multiple solutions including the Core News suite, […]
In a significant step towards planning first commercial service across the European continent, the 5G Broadcast Strategic Task Force (5BSTF) – comprising Media Broadcast (Germany), TDF (France), Cordiant Capital (UK), Emitel (Poland), CRA (Czech Republic), BTCY (Belgium), and RAI (Italy), supported by Rohde & Schwarz (Germany), is driving the development of a joint commercial roadmap […]
At NAB Show 2025, Appear, a global player in live production technology, is unveiling the X5, a powerful and cost-efficient extension of its X Platform, designed to provide unparalleled flexibility and performance for broadcasters, streaming platforms, and media operators. Alongside the X5 launch, Appear is introducing significant advancements across the entire X Platform family (X5, […]
SponsWatch, a provider of AI-powered sponsorship analytics, has announced a €1 million seed funding round led by node.vc, with participation from Venrex (early investors in Just Eat, Revolut, and Midnite). The investment will enable SponsWatch to scale operations, enhance its product offerings, and further transform the way brands and rights holders measure sponsorship impact. In […]
DVB has released a new set of guidelines to support the implementation of accessibility measures in DVB-I services. Published as DVB BlueBook A185, these guidelines set out the mechanisms for signalling accessibility services in DVB-I, enabling better support for features such as subtitles, audio description, and sign language interpretation. Future revisions of the document will […]
BFBS is seeking strategic partners to help deliver trusted and secure media experiences to the UK’s Armed Forces and their families. Using digital streaming and traditional broadcast platforms, this will enrich their lives by keeping them informed and entertained while meeting their evolving media needs. “We’re embarking on a journey towards a seamless, multi-platform digital […]
Shotoku Broadcast Systems, the international manufacturer of robotic and manual camera support systems has announced significant changes in its product and sales management team. Clive Mumby has assumed the critical role of Robotics Product Manager and Vishal Kagdada has stepped into Mumby’s former role as Sales Manager. These changes underscore Shotoku’s commitment to providing the […]
Croatian public broadcaster HRT plans to lay off over 800 employees by March as part of a business consolidation plan. This aligns with their ‘New Direction’ strategy, which aims to reduce staff by 30 per cent from the current level of 2,700 by the end of 2026. The Croatian Ministry of Culture and Media supports […]
Cosmonova Broadcast, a provider of hardware and software solutions for the media industry in Ukraine, has announced the launch of a new business direction: licensed content distribution. This initiative integrates technical expertise with commercial solutions, offering a comprehensive content management and distribution approach. Cosmonova Broadcast handles thousands of hours of broadcasts daily through its platform. […]