Articles by David Davies

End of an era: Retiring IBC Board Member Dr. Roger Blakeway says it’s “all about looking after the strategy”

As he retires from the IBC Board, former SCTE President Dr. Roger Blakeway discusses the origins of the collaboration between the two organisations, the development of the IBC organisation, and the show we recognise today.

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Rise: “Nothing changes unless everyone’s involved”

Fresh from the success of this year’s Rise Awards, Sadie Groom, Rise Founder and CEO, discusses some of the winners, the evolution of the event, and the organisation’s plans for the future.

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AI in streaming: investment set to soar as new applications solidify

Exciting opportunities for automating workflows, enhancing personalisation and repurposing existing content mean that AI has a very bright future in streaming, writes David Davies.

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Jackshoot: Baftas

Focus on retention as generational differences intensify

Broadcast organisations and vendors are having to put more emphasis on retention of talent as millennials evince a diminished desire to stay at any one company for an extended period, writes David Davies.

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Miruna Herovanu: ”The rise of digital theft demands action. We call for strong political resolve to end the theft of our members’ content.”

AAPA: Tougher legislation needed to combat the ‘rise of digital theft’

As the Audiovisual Anti-Piracy Alliance issues its inaugural five-year manifesto, Executive Director Miruna Herovanu tells David Davies about the need for fresh measures to tackle problems such as live content piracy.

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UMS set to showcase tech innovation & leadership across MENA

One of the largest media conglomerates in the Arab region, United Media Services (UMS) is to showcase its latest achievements in terms of harnessing technology, reaching new audiences and competing with rivals in its session today (15 September) on the Showcase Theatre.

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Tim Richards: outgoing IBC Chairman reflects on a decade of “phenomenal” industry innovation

As he announces his departure from the role of IBC Chairman, Tim Richards contemplates a decade of rapid technological change, the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, and the enduring strength of the IBC team.

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A look at IBC2024: Steve Appleby, BT, delivering one of last year’s papers: Streaming – Improving Delivery Efficiency

IBC Technical Papers: AI, XR and media provenance among the 2024 highlights

In the second of two articles about the IBC’s long-running Technical Papers Programme, David Davies looks at some of the prominent technologies and topics among the 2024 submissions.

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The primary goal of the IBC Technical Papers Programme is to showcase original, novel research on solutions to real-world problems

IBC Technical Papers: Inside the workings of the committee and conference

In the first of two articles about the IBC Technical Papers Programme, David Davies explores the workings of the committee which oversees the annual proposal and presentation processes, as well as some notable highlights from recent years.

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CBS News Confirmed, a new initiative bringing a team of experienced journalists together to verify and fact-check video and information

IBC Conference: Beating fake news - inspiring trust in the age of disinformation

In a year of momentous elections and tumultuous events globally, audiences must be confident they are accessing trustworthy news and information. IBC365 speaks with CBS News’ Executive VP Ross Dagan on combatting “one of the biggest threats to our existence”.

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