Hitomi Broadcast, market leader in audio/video alignment and latency tools based in the UK, has signed a partnership deal with global broadcast rental specialist ES Broadcast Hire. The agreement means that broadcasters and production companies across the US can easily add Hitomi MatchBox to their set-up when they need it, on a use-by-use basis. Based in Orlando, Florida, the US arm of ES Broadcast Hire aims to deliver to any site in the country within 24 hours. Adding Hitomi equipment to its … [Read more...] about Hitomi partners with ES Broadcast Hire for US rentals
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Anastasia Nyrkovskaya Named Chief Executive Officer of Fortune Media
Fortune Media has named Anastasia Nyrkovskaya as the new Chief Executive Officer, becoming the first woman to lead the storied media brand. She has served as Fortune’s Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Financial Officer over the past five years. With experience across investing, finance, and corporate development in both traditional media and startups, Anastasia succeeds Alan Murray, who has been CEO of Fortune since 2018 and announced last October that he planned to step down this April. In … [Read more...] about Anastasia Nyrkovskaya Named Chief Executive Officer of Fortune Media
Chris Brearton Named Partner at AGBO
AGBO, the artist-led media company helmed by co-founders and award-winning directors Anthony and Joe Russo and Partner Donald Mustard, announced that Chris Brearton will join the Company as Partner. Brearton will oversee all aspects of the Company's business strategy, operations and growth moving forward. A highly recognized industry vet, Brearton brings over 25 years of experience in business strategy and operations, specializing in mergers and acquisitions, film and television financing, … [Read more...] about Chris Brearton Named Partner at AGBO
Tolka and Amlogic Partner in Development of Advanced TVs and STBs
Amlogic, a globally active producer of integrated circuit semiconductors, has chosen Tolka Telecommunications as its technology partner in the development of television receivers and set-top boxes with a wide range of new features. “The products we are creating in partnership with Tolka will allow free-to-air ATSC 3.0 TV transmissions and distance-learning services to be experienced on Android or Linux compatible household receivers, STBs, in-car receivers, mobile phones and tablets as well … [Read more...] about Tolka and Amlogic Partner in Development of Advanced TVs and STBs
Harbour Rights announces latest raft of acquisitions and liscenes
Harbour Rights licensed a 30-hour package to CINEPLEX in Thailand covering a wide range of content. From wildlife to history including CHARLES III, THE MAKING OF A MONARCH 1x52’ and POWER COUPLES 1x52’ that explore the new landscape of royal families in Europe. As well as cutting edge technology from HIGH TECH AIPORT 1x52’ or space titles BEYOND THE FAR SIDE 1x52’ and EARTH ATTACKS 1x52’. In the PAY TV area Canal+ in Myanmar has acquired 60-hour content including Travel & lifestyle MASTER … [Read more...] about Harbour Rights announces latest raft of acquisitions and liscenes
Shift2Stream and Tolka announce technology partnership for NextGen TV Solutions and STB Development
Shift2Stream and Tolka have announced a global technology partnership. The first project will enhance the Vélo set-top box, a NextGen TV hybrid OTT/OTA Google-certified STB powered by Android TV. Shift2Stream will utilize Tolka’s ATSC 3.0 certified software stack in Vélo. “We aim to offer the ultimate NextGen TV experience in a compact yet powerful set-top at an affordable price point,” says Mark Jensen of Shift2Stream. “We have taken great care in selecting the features for Vélo based on … [Read more...] about Shift2Stream and Tolka announce technology partnership for NextGen TV Solutions and STB Development