BFBS (British Forces Broadcasting Service) has appointed Adam Waters as Director of AI Culture and Gaming, where he will lead two strategic areas of the business, with a focus on gaming alongside the organisation’s AI capability and remains part of the senior leadership team. In this new role, Waters will continue overseeing the growth of […]
Qvest, a specialist in media-focused services, continues to drive the development of software-defined media infrastructures. With mxl‑k8s and go‑mxl, the company introduces two new open-source projects that address key challenges of modern broadcast architectures in the context of Dynamic Media Facilities (DMF) and advance their practical implementation in Kubernetes-based environments. Qvest’s solution addresses one of the key scalability challenges […]
Harmonic has announced that Swiss broadcaster Canal Alpha has deployed Harmonic’s software-based XOS Advanced Media Processor to modernise playout operations across cantons in French-speaking Switzerland. Harnessing AI-powered compression, the XOS media processor enables Canal Alpha to deliver its 24/7 channels with exceptional video quality. Harmonic’s local partner IMC Technologies ensured smooth deployment. “Having a flexible […]
The Coalition for Innovative Media Measurement (CIMM) has released findings from its paper, Quality Matters: Navigating Quality in Media Buying and Measurement, advancing the thesis that Media Quality (MQ) signals – the non-user-specific attributes of an ad placement such as attention and situational context – are becoming a critical link for valuing media in an […]
Amplified, a specialist in human attention, has announced the launch of AttentionAI, a product that predicts how audiences will pay attention to creative across media, helping brands and agencies optimise decisions throughout the campaign lifecycle. The solution moves attention measurement from a retrospective reporting metric to a proactive planning and optimisation signal. Built on more […]
Media Links, a developer and manufacturer of IP media transport solutions, has announced the integration of its Xscend platform with Skyline Communications’ DataMiner xOps platform. The integration allows Media Links’ Xscend systems to be monitored and managed within DataMiner environments, giving operators end-to-end visibility and management of their transport infrastructure alongside other network elements. As […]
Media.net, a search intent-powered supply-side platform (SSP), has announced the appointment of Adam Gerber – who was recently Head of Ads Commercialisation at Netflix – as Head of Strategy. In this role, Gerber will lead the company’s US go-to-market strategy helping align product marketing, sales, product marketing, and partnerships to drive sustainable revenue growth. Gerber […]
The eChampions League Phase and Knockout Rounds is returning to MediaCity’s studios in Manchester this May, marking the second time UK television facility has hosted and delivered Europe’s highest-profile esports broadcasts. Running from May 14th-17th and produced by Whisper, the tournament will occupy HQ1, HQ2, HQ8 and HQ10, transforming more than 30,000 sqft of MediaCity […]
The broadcast industry is undergoing a massive shift. We’ve moved from physical patch bays and coaxial cables to virtualised environments and cloud-based workflows. For the broadcast engineer or media tech professional looking for a new role, this evolution presents a unique challenge. You aren’t just competing against other local engineers anymore. You’re competing in a […]
The undersigned associations representing the media sector wish has reiterated its “strong concerns” about the Digital Omnibus, in particular on Art. 88a GDPR and Art. 88b GDPR. In a press statement, the association said: At a time when the EU seeks to boost competitiveness and strengthen its digital economy, the chosen approach risks achieving the […]