Encompass Digital Media has announced the expansion of its Master Control Room (MCR) facility in Riga, Latvia, establishing it as one of the most advanced and efficient operations in the global media and broadcast industry. Serving customers across Europe, the United States and Asia, the facility now handles over 1,500 hours of live sports content per month and manages 277 channels for 22 customers worldwide, supported by a highly skilled team and state-of-the-art technology. These include … [Read more...] about Encompass Strengthens Global Media Operations with Expansion of Key Facility in Latvia
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ReelShort Embarks On Its Southeast Asia Expansion with AIS
ReelShort, the world’s leading vertical short-drama platform, has officially launched in Southeast Asia through a landmark partnership with AIS, Thailand’s largest and most advanced 5G network provider. The collaboration marks ReelShort’s first telco alliance in the region and positions Thailand as the strategic launchpad for its wider Southeast Asia expansion. At the heart of the partnership is the launch of the “5G ReelShort” add-on package, a category-defining “data + content” bundle that … [Read more...] about ReelShort Embarks On Its Southeast Asia Expansion with AIS
Pro Direct Group invests in LifeJacket, the digital channel from John Fendley and Sharp House
Pro Direct Group, one of the UK’s leading sports retail and media businesses and home to SoccerBible, has made a strategic investment in LIFEJACKET, the digital football culture platform founded by former Soccer AM star John Fendley (‘Fenners’) produced by Sharp House Digital Media. The partnership sees Pro Direct Group take an equity stake in LIFEJACKET and a seat on the board, with Pro Direct’s Adrian Lake joining as a director. The investment is intended to support LIFEJACKET’s next phase … [Read more...] about Pro Direct Group invests in LifeJacket, the digital channel from John Fendley and Sharp House
AIBs 2026 open for entries
The Association for International Broadcasting (AIB) has opened entries for the AIBs 2026, the 22nd annual international competition recognising excellence in journalism and factual productions across video, audio and digital platforms. Now in their third decade, the AIBs have become more than a showcase of outstanding programmes. They offer a unique global barometer of journalism — bringing together work from across continents to reveal how reporters, producers and editors are responding to … [Read more...] about AIBs 2026 open for entries
Ikegami to Introduce Expanded Range of Broadcast Production Solutions at NAB 2026
Ikegami USA has chosen NAB 2026 in Las Vegas as the launch platform for new additions to its range of broadcast-quality television production equipment. These will include a refinement to the UHK-X700 and UHK-X750 3-CMOS ⅔-inch UHD cameras in the UNICAM XE series plus two new 7-inch viewfinders. "Celebrating 80 years of success, Ikegami continues to lead the media industry in terms of innovation and excellence," comments Alan Keil, Senior Engineering Fellow. "A key strength of Ikegami … [Read more...] about Ikegami to Introduce Expanded Range of Broadcast Production Solutions at NAB 2026
Cuez Brings Four New Innovations to NAB 2026: From Story-Centric Newsroom to Open AI Agent Framework
Cuez will showcase four additions to its cloud-based newsroom, rundown and automation platform at NAB Show 2026 (April 18–22, Las Vegas, Booth N1867): • Cuez Storydesk: A brand new story-centric newsroom system; • Blockz: This new feature allows journalists to determine studio automations from within any NRCS; • Browz: A universal media browser; • An open agentic AI framework for live production. The four products share the common goal of simplifying workflows for teams … [Read more...] about Cuez Brings Four New Innovations to NAB 2026: From Story-Centric Newsroom to Open AI Agent Framework
