Formula 1® and Tata Communications – a global digital ecosystem enabler powering the fast-growing digital economy, are delighted to announce a multi-year strategic collaboration, with Tata Communications returning to sports as the Official Broadcast Connectivity Provider of Formula 1, to deliver and enhance a world-class, technologically advanced experience for fans globally. Tata Communications will empower Formula 1 with global end-to-end managed network services for video contribution, … [Read more...] about Formula 1 and Tata Communications announce multi-year strategic partnership
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OTT Summit 2022 focuses on growth in the region as competition intensifies across the globe
The Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) is set to host its annual OTT Summit from 30 – 31 March, as the video industry continues to go through a massive evolution. With the global OTT market valued at over US$100B in 2020 and expected to reach US$220B by 2026, more and more media and content companies are revolutionising their businesses and attempting to become players in the streaming arena. And with growth starting to slow down in North America and Europe, Asia Pacific is now an … [Read more...] about OTT Summit 2022 focuses on growth in the region as competition intensifies across the globe
JW Player fuels strategic growth efforts with key leadership appointments
JW Player, the leading video software and data insights platform, announced two key appointments to its senior leadership team — Matt Malanga has joined as the company’s Chief Marketing Officer, and Konstantin Olegovich Baikov as Vice President, Global Partnerships. The announcement comes in the wake of one of the company’s most successful years to date. In 2021, JW Player secured $100M in Series E funding, made its first acquisition, and saw traffic on its platform reach 10 billion impressions … [Read more...] about JW Player fuels strategic growth efforts with key leadership appointments
Marion Claret to lead Dandelooo’s animation studio ‘Ooolala’
Emmy Award-winning French animation production and distribution company Dandelooo has appointed Marion Claret to head its animation studio Ooolala in La Cartoucherie, Valence, France. A partner at Dandelooo Marion Claret also helped launch the Ooolala studio three years ago, founded by Jean Baptiste Wéry and Emmanuèle Pétry. Marion will spearhead a development slate of original productions, drive its expanding studio, and help supervise the pre-production teams for both original and client … [Read more...] about Marion Claret to lead Dandelooo’s animation studio ‘Ooolala’
TVU Networks makes ringing in the new year with science possible for millions of Chinese viewers
TVU Networks, the global leader in IP- and cloud-based live video solutions, announced today that their products enabled TikTok’s sister app, Douyin, to broadcast the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ New Year’s Science Speech Series to millions of Chinese viewers from December 29 to 31, 2021. Sponsored by the Beijing Science and Technology Association and the Beijing Radio and Television Bureau, the multi-day celebration included stories and speeches from academicians and researchers highlighting … [Read more...] about TVU Networks makes ringing in the new year with science possible for millions of Chinese viewers
Harbour Rights announces acquisitions ahead of HK FILMART
Harbour Rights licensed another season of COMBAT APPROVED 52x39’ to Defence TV channel by Viettel Media in Vietnam. The series provides an insider look at Russia’s most advanced military equipment on land and sea, as well as in the air. Japanese broadcaster NHK picked up a biography of one of the most famed and sought-after film stars in the world - LEONARDO DICAPRIO: MOST WANTED! 1x52’. That unveils the secret of how Leonardo lived his dreams to step into Hollywood's limelight and make film … [Read more...] about Harbour Rights announces acquisitions ahead of HK FILMART