Corporate trade company Active International, part of AMS (Active Media Services), has hired Dave Carpenter as its new media director. Previously at Goodstuff, where he held the role of managing partner, investment, Carpenter joins the team as Ruth Cartwright takes the helm as managing director. As part of his new role, Carpenter will focus on […]
Cryptocurrencies are increasingly shaping how media and advertising operate, extending far beyond their financial origins. Once niche assets, digital currencies now capture attention across platforms, offering new ways for companies to engage audiences and reward participation. From social media campaigns to innovative payment options, crypto trends are redefining audience interaction and monetisation models. These technologies […]
Media Press Group, the European specialist in entertainment metadata solutions, has acquired MediaData TV, the Spanish market player with operations in Spain, Brazil and Mexico. This strategic move brings Media Press´ metadata processing technology to MediaData operator, streamer and broadcaster customers in Spain, Portugal, and Latin America. Media Press clients will benefit from an expanded […]
The Media League, a business consulting agency dedicated to accelerating the growth of media & entertainment (M&E) technology companies, has announced The Media League AI², a focused consulting practice that turns the potential of AI in M&E into strategies and implementations that pay off. The Media League AI² combines rigorous, academically informed analysis of the […]
Protected by Mediocean, a solution for holistic ad verification, has announced a partnership with the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) to strengthen safeguards in the digital media supply chain and help protect children online. The collaboration brings together the IWF’s trusted data services with Protected’s AI-powered verification to deliver safer, more responsible digital advertising outcomes at […]
The London-based Institute for Strategic Dialogue (ISD) has issued a report titled Holding the Line: Auditing the EU’s ban of Russian state media 3 years on. “In March 2022, shortly after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the European Commission (EC) adopted nine sanction packages against entities and individuals to de-escalate the Kremlin’s hybrid threat, as […]
The majority of media businesses have found it difficult to recruit talent over the last year, with more companies turning to freelancers and contractors for greater flexibility, reports audit, tax and consulting firm RSM UK. RSM’s latest survey found that 84 per cent of media businesses say it has been challenging to recruit new staff […]
TAG Video Systems, a specialist in software-based IP media probing, monitoring, visualisation, and analytics, and swXtch.io, a provider of cloud-based multicast networking, are collaborating to provide advanced cloud-based media monitoring for broadcasters and content creators. By integrating swXtch.io’s unique cloud capabilities, TAG’s software-based multiviewer can monitor any IP stream, including 2110 and JPEG XS, with […]
Levira, a specialist in broadcast and media technology services, has announced the launch of its new UK entity, Levira Media Services, headquartered in Leeds. Levira Media Services aims to redefine how media operations are streamlined and optimised. By focusing on efficient content distribution workflows, Levira ensures seamless delivery across multiple outputs, including streaming, broadcast, FAST […]
Media Panache has announced its ad insertion network now comprises 202 TV stations, reaching local and independent TV audiences around the US. The network offers the largest local broadcast TV ad network – and the only self-service buying platform for such stations. The 202 stations cover 97 Markets, 39 States, 85M Households and now count […]