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. […]
Advanced HDR by Technicolor has announced that Capitol Broadcasting is transmitting content in high dynamic range (HDR) on its FOX affiliate, WRAZ, to offer viewers an enhanced visual experience over the station’s ATSC 3.0-enabled broadcasts. Capitol Broadcasting selected Advanced HDR by Technicolor because the solution provides excellent visual quality, a simplified workflow, and improved bandwidth […]
Videomenthe, publisher and distributor of software solutions for the professional audiovisual market, has joined SoftNext. Videomenthe is a Montpellier-based company specialising in the distribution and publishing of software dedicated to the professional audiovisual market. The company has chosen to join SoftNext to accelerate its growth in France and Europe, while retaining its core business. SoftNext […]
Telstra Broadcast Services (TBS), a division of Telstra, one of Australia’s largest telcos, has announced the appointment of Karen Clark as its Chief Executive Officer. Clark brings more than 25 years of experience in the media, telco and technology industry, having served most recently as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) at TBS. Clark has been pivotal […]
The Ministry of Business and Made in Italy (MIMIT) has committed €5 million to foster the testing and development of 5G-enabled TV technologies. The decree aims to promote technological innovation in TV broadcasting, particularly focusing on LTE-based 5G Terrestrial Broadcast, a standard for distributing TV content and other media via 5G mobile networks. This technology […]