Business
Speculation mounts over MFE ProSiebenSat 1 acquisition
The Berlusconi-owned media group owns a 29.9 per cent stake in the broadcaster
Business
People
Marquis appoints Jason Cowan as MD
Paul Glasgow also takes on the role of sales and marketing director under strategic changes made by Marquis' owners, Dan Technologies Group
Business
C2HR: Broadcast engineering among hottest jobs in content development
Broadcast techs saw a 25% boost in their pay in 2024, according to annual survey
People
Meet the… VP international business development
Stuart Barnes, Yospace's VP international business development, explains the importance of "getting stuck in" when part of the media tech industry
Business
SES responds as Moody’s downgrades company’s outlook
Responding to the ratings realignment, SES provided a market update ahead of its Full Year 2024 Results which will be published on 26th February
Business
Empowering progress from within
As DEI initiatives come under pressure in the USA, supporters of Rise, which promotes diversity in the media and entertainment sector, discuss the continuing...
Business
Film studio tax relief programme gets underway in England
Eligible studios will receive the relief directly from their local authorities, with no need to submit a claim
Business
Arena TV liquidators dismiss banks’ defence as ‘unsustainable’
The claim by the liquidators is the latest twist in the ongoing saga of the company's collapse at the end of 2021
People
BitFire appoints Jim Akimchuk as CEO
BitFire said it intends to introduce forward-looking services that "simplify the launch of live production workflows, and enhance real-time collaboration"
Business
NEP Europe reorganises into three clusters to ‘leverage strengths and share resources’
According to the company, the new structure will enable it to leverage its strengths, share group resources and collaborate faster
People
Meet the… VP international
Charlie Johnson, VP international at Digital Envoy, tells TVBEurope how early experience in sales was the perfect grounding for a role in media and...
People
Meet the… business development director
Andy Beale, business development director, EMEA at Ateliere Creative Technologies tells TVBEurope what it's like to make the leap from the user side of...
Business
Amazon: court decision will not impact Prime Video users in Germany
A Dusseldorf court ruling on a patent dispute warned the company could face heavy fines
Business
Rai, RTÉ, Riedel Networks join EBU’s Security4Media association
The association aims to support the media technology industry by identifying vulnerabilities in media systems and solutions
People
Meet the… director of post production
Adam Downey, director of post production at Sky, tells TVBEurope how seeing a harmonious team working to deliver a project is like watching a...
People
Meet the… VP of product
Georg Lenzen, VP of product at LTN tells TVBEurope about the importance of patience and long-term thinking
Business
BFI statistics show £3.4 billion UK high-end TV production spend
The HETV figures represent almost two thirds of the overall UK production spend
Business
Deadline extended for IBC2025 Technical Paper submissions
Participants now have an extra week in which to submit their synopses for the programme
Business
Winners announced for Best of Show at ISE 2025 Awards
The TVBEurope category recognises broadcast-grade technology products on show in Barcelona
People
Meet the… director of product marketing
Vincent Noyer, director of product marketing at LYNX Technik, tells TVBEurope how remaining engaged and proactive leads to opportunities for growth
IBC
Inside IBC’s innovation boom: what’s powering the future of media?
Speaking exclusively to TVBEurope, four of its experts weigh in on the IBC's role in fostering innovation, the technological shifts on the horizon, and...
Business
InterDigital initiates IP enforcement action against Disney
The company said it deserves "fair compensation" for its innovation, with the long-term success of the streaming industry for consumers and creators dependent on...
Media Consumption
Barb: UK SVoD growth ‘largely flat’ in fourth quarter
The report included an ad tier estimate for Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon
Business
My ISE: Ciaran Doran previews the show
Ciaran Doran, chair of ISE 2025’s AV Broadcast Summit, is looking forward to checking out traditional TV broadcast vendors’ tailored products and services for...
Business
MediaForEurope ‘makes bid for Poland’s TVN’
According to reports, MFE has submitted a non-binding bid to acquire news channels TVN24 and TVN24BiS
Business
Government considers extending UK TV Licence to streaming-only households
A range of options is reportedly under consideration ahead of the current Royal Charter period's ending in 2027
Business
Paramount ‘bound’ to Skydance deal
PRP has reportedly claimed the board is obligated to consider its revised offer, although the move has been described by one commentator as "silliness"
Business
Late challenge reportedly reignites Paramount takeover saga
Investment group PRP is reportedly attempting to table a last-minute offer, claiming its previous proposal was not presented to shareholders by the Paramount board
Business
Bridging the gap between AV and broadcast
TVBEurope catches up with Mike Blackman, managing director, Integrated Systems Events, to hear about how this year’s ISE Show will incorporate broadcast technology
Business
DAZN wants to be the ‘Spotify of sport’
According to reports, the streamer's executives want to develop the company into a $200 billion media group, that would offer subscribers the equivalent of...
People
Raymond Yeung chosen as SMPTE standards vice president
Yeung took on the role on January 1st, and will continue to serve throughout this year
Business
AV and broadcast convergence ebook now available
ISE 2025: Technology Convergence is now free to access ahead of ISE 2025, and is jam-packed with features, interviews and product news
People
Meet the… product marketing manager
Paul Schiller, product marketing manager for TAG Video Systems tells TVBEurope how balancing creativity with technical knowledge has been a key factor in his...
Business
‘The devil’s in the detail’: industry reacts to UK DCMS funding boost
Media and entertainment business leaders across the UK have cautiously welcomed the announcement, while calling for continuing support
Business
TVBEurope January/February 2025 issue now available
Focusing on streaming and OTT, the issue features an interview with Channel 4's director of technology and distribution, Grace Boswood; finds out how BT's...
Business
Best of Show at ISE 2025 deadline extended
Companies now have until January 24th to submit products for the annual awards
Business
Government ‘not considering’ general taxation to replace BBC licence fee
"But there is no question in my mind that the licence fee is not only insufficient, it's raising insufficient money to support the BBC,...
Business
Government funding boost to ‘turbocharge’ UK creative industries
In addition to the support, the government has also launched a new UK Soft Power Council to build trust and drive economic growth
People
Friend MTS appoints Dave Gilmore to strengthen the wall against piracy
Gilmore joins Friend MTS following a two decade career during which he helped secure Ireland's first conviction for illicit streaming
Business
NAB Show 2025 announces new Sports Summit, registration opens
NAB Show 2025 takes place 5-9th April at the Las Vegas Convention Center
People
Meet the… principal solutions architect
Scott Wall, principal solutions architect at Signiant EMEA, details his journey in the media industry - from getting hands-on experience at Glastonbury, to being...
Business
Lisa Nandy ‘looking at alternatives to BBC licence fee’
According to a report, the Secretary of State is considering alternative funding models, including mutualisation