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Media cartographer Evan Shapiro and RTS Chief Executive Theresa Wise chartered the impact on the UK TV market of the collision of native publishers and multinational streamers.

The media and entertainment market is set to exceed $1tn in 2024, driven by the explosive growth in streaming video, but how many people really understand the dynamics behind the trend? IBC365 speaks with Omdia’s Maria Rua Aguete to learn more.

Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2024, Ross Video demonstrated its latest live production solutions at IBC2024 in Amsterdam in September.

The media landscape is changing in dramatic ways. Paramount CTO Phil Wiser says the transition to digital can be managed astutely with the right blend of technology, business and, crucially, of content.

Key themes and events at IBC2024 in Amsterdam 13-16 September, included transformative technologies, shifting business models and people and purpose for over 43,000 broadcasters, content owners, rights holders and service providers attending the event.

The convergence of immersive technologies, AI, new connectivity and personalised content experiences are reshaping the media landscape.

IBC2024 co-owner IABM, the international trade association for broadcast and media technology, has unveiled its latest 2024 MediaTech industry tracker. Stan Moote, CTO, IABM, said the report identifies AI innovation as a key driver of the evolving media landscape.

The inaugural World Skills Café was held at IBC2024 in Amsterdam in a bid to address the skills shortages in the media technology sector. The event brought together broadcasters, streaming brands, technology vendors, outside broadcast companies, studios, diversity leaders, recruiters and education representatives in a series of collaborative workshops and panels.

As the media and entertainment landscape evolves, telecoms provider Verizon is stepping up to become a significant player in this dynamic space. With a focus on advancing technology and improving the user experience, Verizon is set to make a substantial impact at IBC2024. John Maxwell Hobbs reports.

Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios Technology’s Girish Bajaj shares the latest on a complete user experience redesign, from leveraging AI to improve search and personalisation, to nurturing growth in shoppable TV.