Interview

IBC2023: MovieLabs CEO Richard Berger, and Mark Turner, Programme Director for Production Technology, explored the technological aspirations of the MovieLabs 2030 roadmap.

At IBC2023 in Amsterdam, gaining a competitive edge using AI and Machine Learning in TV production was explored by a panel of experts that included Lewis Smithingham, SVP of Innovation & Creative Solutions, Media.Monks, Maria Ingold, Strategy & Innovation CTO, mireality, and Quincy Olatunde, VP, Products, Direct-to-Consumer, Peacock TV, NBC Universal.

At IBC2023 in Amsterdam, Wincie Knight, SVP Global Inclusion Strategy, Paramount, discussed best practices for position diversity, equity and inclusion as a top priority in an organisation and how to ensure your employees feel heard and have a sense of belonging.

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Leah Hooper Rosa, who leads WBD’s streaming business in EMEA, is tasked not only with operations and growth for existing streaming services HBO Max and discovery+, but also planning for the roll out of Max from early 2024. She spoke to Adrian Pennington.

The ongoing challenges presented by illicit streaming and the disappointments of the recent EU Digital Services Act are among the issues currently concerning AAPA Executive VP Sheila Cassells, writes David Davies.

The VP of Unity Wētā Tools gets under the skin of 3D content creation, and emphasises the value of real time in conversation with Michael Burns.

Six months from launch and ITVX has bucked the trend to be a successful new AVOD led streaming service, reports Adrian Pennington.

Antonio Arcidiacono, for five years the EBU’s Director of Technology and Innovation, focused on the massive potential for AI within PSM, new 5G advances, Native IP potency, and the marriage of terrestrial and satellite under a 5G roof, in conversation with George Jarrett.

IBC’s Accelerator Media Innovation Programme will be showcasing eight projects in Amsterdam this year. Created in 2019 to provide a framework for agile, collaborative, and fast-track innovation, the programme offers a unique multi-company project-based approach to solving complex media and entertainment business and technology challenges, focused on hands-on experimentation.