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NAB Show exhibits always impress visitors, starting in the LVCC lobby. Photo courtesy NAB.

2022 NAB Show Review, Part 2May 2^nd 2022 - 09:00 AM

With fewer exhibits and smaller crowds, the 2022 NAB Show aisles were easier to navigate and exhibitors had more time to speak with visitors.

A variety of data metrics is helping fans better understand what’s happening on the racetrack as well as inside each car.

Fan Engagement Tools Help F1 Coverage On Social Media ThriveMarch 31^st 2022 - 09:00 AM

Formula One has enjoyed decades of being one of the world’s most popular sports, with millions of fans making up a diverse and passionate community of TV viewers. Now it’s being considered the fastest growing sport brand on social media platforms too.

Data Analytics Keeps Super Bowl Viewers Engaged For LongerFebruary 8^th 2022 - 09:00 AM

The NFL (National Football League) Super Bowl has been a show piece for TV technology since its inception in 1967 and more recently for the power of data analytics, both to improve performance on the field and increase engagement for viewers.

Broadcasters Drive For More Data To Boost Viewer Engagement For Formula 1January 19^th 2022 - 09:00 AM

The dramatic climax of the 2021 Formula 1 racing season on 12th December gave a huge boost to TV viewing of the event around the world.

The BBC believes that the Covid-19 pandemic has illuminated the continuing value of public service broadcasting.

Public Service Broadcasters Juggle Linear And Online To Maximize CoverageSeptember 17^th 2021 - 09:00 AM

The decline of public service broadcasting has been one of those long running narratives that is sometimes defied by reality, like the death of the set top box.

The computer industry has shown the way to a more efficient video production future.

IT-Centric Technologies Will Continue To Alter Traditional Video ProductionJanuary 5^th 2021 - 09:00 AM

After a year like 2020, predicting the future is scary business. However there are several leading-edge technologies—many borrowed from the IT and consumer-facing industries—that certainly look to make a significant impact on video production and broadcasting in 2021. Here are some, in no particular order, that will see continued implementation and streamline production and distribution workflows. To date we’ve seen these new tools begin to alter the way video production and distribution is done, helping the industry move forward and media businesses grow, and that’s certain to continue in new and exciting ways.

‘Real World IP’ Event Video Series: Part 7 - The Panel DiscussionNovember 18^th 2019 - 03:22 PM

Part 7 in our series from ‘Real World IP’, a one-day seminar event from The Broadcast Bridge held at BAFTA in London, culminates with the five speakers joining on a panel moderated by Tony Orme, Editor at The Broadcast Bridge.

‘Real World IP’ Event Video Series: Part 6 - Norbert Paquet - sonyNovember 11^th 2019 - 02:00 PM

Part 6 in our series from ‘Real World IP’, a one-day seminar event from The Broadcast Bridge held at BAFTA in London, Norbert Paquet, Head of Product Management – Sony Europe, discusses system architectures, network control, and the business benefits of IP.