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
Accedo, Brightcove, and JUMP Support Al Sharqiya Group to Launch SVOD Service
Accedo, a leading global provider of video solutions and Brightcove, one of the world’s most trusted streaming technology companies,proudly announce their collaboration with Al Sharqiya Group (“Sharqiya”) to enhance its 1001 OTT streaming service with the introduction of one of Iraq’s first Subscription Video-On-Demand (SVOD) platforms, alongside live linear channels. Renowned as the foremost media provider of factual and entertainment content in Iraq and a key player in the MENA region, … [Read more...] about Accedo, Brightcove, and JUMP Support Al Sharqiya Group to Launch SVOD Service
TAICCA selects Something Special and AR Asia Productions for LEAP Creative Lab Project
Something Special and AR Asia Productions, Hong Kong-based regional production company, have announced their selection by the Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) to spearhead the LEAP Creative Lab project. This initiative aims to elevate the creativity of Taiwanese producers through immersive learning experiences and collaborative development opportunities. Entitled LEAP, this year-long project will be led by Something Special and AR Asia Productions, with activities spanning … [Read more...] about TAICCA selects Something Special and AR Asia Productions for LEAP Creative Lab Project
Video Industry Sees Optimism Amidst Rationalisation, the Continued Importance of Asian Content and AI Everywhere
The Asia Video Summit, the marquee conference for the video industry, kicked off in Hong Kong this year from 13 – 14 March, as part of the HK Entertainment Expo. The Summit opened with an overview on the state of video in Asia, and how scale had redefined the industry. Vivek Couto, Executive Director, Media Partners Asia, shared that the ecosystem had changed, and a new pecking order was in place, with the global digital giants dominating video action in APAC, with a total video and screen … [Read more...] about Video Industry Sees Optimism Amidst Rationalisation, the Continued Importance of Asian Content and AI Everywhere
BBC Strikes Deal with Amazon Music to Bring BBC Podcasts to Amazon Music Listeners Globally for the First Time
BBC – creator, producer and distributor of distinct British content globally – announced a new deal with Amazon Music that will make BBC podcasts available on the streaming service for the first time outside the UK. Subscribers to Prime and Amazon Music Unlimited services can now exclusively access a curated suite of over 50 of the BBC’s most popular podcasts ad-free, including notable BBC titles such as Americast, BBC Global News Podcast, Dua Lipa: At Your Service, The Global Story, Infinite … [Read more...] about BBC Strikes Deal with Amazon Music to Bring BBC Podcasts to Amazon Music Listeners Globally for the First Time