Technological innovation and shifts in viewing behaviour have led to a massive boom in the OTT market in the last decade. A report from Juniper Research concludes that the number of active on-demand subscriptions will increase by 65% from 2020 to 2025. The market is extremely fast moving and if video providers want to stay competitive, they need to look ahead at what to focus on next. Here we outline the key features we think will be crucial for OTT in the years ahead. In-car … [Read more...] about 5 Crucial features OTT providers will need in the coming years
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Warner Bros. Discovery teams up with Taiwanplus
In collaboration with TaiwanPlus, Taiwan's first global English-language news and culture streaming platform, Warner Bros. Discovery has unveiled TaiwanPlus Presents, a culturally riveting programming event that will premiere on Discovery Channel on September 4, 2022, at 6:15 pm (SEA/PH) and 5:15 pm (BKK/JKT). Programming will also be made available on TaiwanPlus for audiences worldwide on October 10, 2022. TaiwanPlus Presents tells a captivating story of how Taiwan has … [Read more...] about Warner Bros. Discovery teams up with Taiwanplus
BRT Vietnam commission expanded EditShare storage system for Danmon Asia
Danmon Asia announces the completion of expanded digital media storage for Ba Ria - Vung Tau Radio & Television (BRT) which broadcasts across southeastern Vietnam. Based on EditShare® technology, the newly integrated system is designed to enhance the efficiency of BRT's workflow, increasing the station's online storage capacity and adding automated archiving."We selected EditShare as our preferred storage technology some years ago," says BRT Technical Manager Le An Thi. "It proved a good … [Read more...] about BRT Vietnam commission expanded EditShare storage system for Danmon Asia
GMA Network names Atty. Anette Gozon-Valdes as Senior Vice President
GMA Network, Inc.'s Executive Committee has elected Atty. Annette Gozon-Valdes on August 17, 2022, as its new Senior Vice President effective September 1 this year. In this role she will oversee the Talent Development and Management Dept., Program Management Dept., Human Resources Dept., Legal Dept., Worldwide Division and some subsidiaries in the Kapuso Network. She has been a director of GMA since 2000 and was part of the team that led GMA's phenomenal rise to the top. She serves in … [Read more...] about GMA Network names Atty. Anette Gozon-Valdes as Senior Vice President
Asian women showcase their VFX talent at the 2nd edition of Epic Games’ Women Creators Programme 2022
Epic Games’ Unreal Engine announced the conclusion of the second edition of The Women Creators Programme on August 11, 2022. The initiative, in partnership with Open Air Films, ASIFA India and Perforce Software provided India and Southeast Asian women producers with a paid six-week virtual in-depth training and mentoring programme. The programme, the first of its kind for Epic in Southeast Asia, is aimed at equipping the next generation of real-time animators, with a particular … [Read more...] about Asian women showcase their VFX talent at the 2nd edition of Epic Games’ Women Creators Programme 2022
JW Player launches the industry’s most complete and scalable video platform solution for broadcasters
JW Player (JWP), the leading video platform for broadcasters, publishers, and video-driven brands, has announced it will be unveiling a brand new end-to-end solution at IBC. This solution makes it easy for broadcasters to deliver compelling digital video experiences, accelerate their streaming strategy, and grow their business. The complete broadcaster solution integrates 24/7 Live Channels and Studio DRM into the JWP video platform to enable broadcasters to stream videos (Live or VOD) … [Read more...] about JW Player launches the industry’s most complete and scalable video platform solution for broadcasters