media technology

Media technology provider Avid, announced a new multi-year, multi-million dollar strategic purchasing agreement with S’hail Holding Group of Qatar. As part of this first such agreement in Avid’s Middle East & Africa sales region, S’hail has established a new company, QPlay Avid Solutions, as sole dedicated representative and service provider for all Avid video products to clients throughout Qatar including TV broadcasters, film studios, post houses and audio creators. Marketing Technology News: Microsoft Releases…

BBTV and VEVO are the top music video properties in audience size globally in terms of unique viewers2,3 BBTV Holdings Inc.  a media tech company that uses technology enabled solutions to help content owners become more successful, provides insights into the growth of the company's music content. BBTV achieved 162 billion views across its music content globally, Sept LTM 20201. For the month of September 2020, BBTV's music content achieved 391 million unique viewers2 on par with top music video properties like VEVO…

MediaKind, a global change leader in media technology and services, announces Amy S. Marmolejo as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Marmolejo joins the Company with an extensive background in advising, developing and leading world-class financial organizations for both domestic and international corporations. She reports directly to Matt McConnell, CEO. Marketing Technology News: Searchspring Rides Ecommerce Wave with Strategic Hire of Head of APAC, Kate Massey Marmolejo brings deep experience gained from working with…

BBTV Holdings Inc., a media tech company that uses technology enabled solutions to help content creators become more successful, announces the launch of its new Video Comparison analytics solution for content creators of all sizes. BBTV's solutions drove a 19%1 average revenue lift for BBTV content creators year over year from 2018 to 2019, and this new addition to the company's technology suite is expected to assist creators in further augmenting their views and revenue performance. BBTV's new Video Comparison…

Significant developments to media-optimized cloud-based TV platform, MediaFirst, enable Pay-TV operators to deliver future-ready consumer experiences on any device Next-generation capabilities include enhanced features for management and search & discovery, with the flexibility to run multiple services using cloud-native software at carrier-grade scale Deeper and simplified integration with leading industry partners provides a best-in-class, end-to-end media platform offering MediaKind, a global change leader in media…

BBTV and NBA Sign New Content Management Agreement BBTV Holdings Inc. a media tech company that uses technology enabled solutions to help content owners become more successful, shares insights to its accelerating growth from BBTV’s high-margin Plus Solutions, which include Direct Advertising Sales, SaaS/Content Management and Mobile Gaming Apps. Content Management / SaaS: BBTV signs new SaaS Content Management agreement with the NBA (National Basketball Association) for which BBTV manages all fan uploaded NBA content…

Mediaroom platform offers a unique, comprehensive, and graphically rich user experience to MEO subscribers, including linear, video-on-demand, time-shift TV, and cloud DVR services Recent upgrades from MediaKind's portfolio of solutions enable premium video storage and processing capabilities, HD user experience, live OTT streaming, and app aggregation MediaKind, a global change leader in media technology and services, announces that its long-standing Mediaroom customer, MEO, has been recognized as Portugal's leading…

MediaKind launches the CE1, heralding a world-first for contribution video processing MediaKind’s next-generation software-based, cloud-ready contribution encoder, coupled with MediaKind’s multi-codec professional decoder, RX1, creates a unique video contribution workflow Ensures delivery of demanding live event coverage as well as Remote/At-Home Production with support for UHD, SMPTE ST 2110, Secure Reliable Transport (SRT), and BISS-CA Based on a powerful X86 processor, the CE1 encoder provides a flexible…

Former SVP, Comcast Cable, will be responsible for MediaKind’s new Business Affairs function, responsible for all commercial management activities. Yohe brings industry-wide recognition as a strong business leader with deep experience in acquiring new technologies that drive innovation and optimization in the media, entertainment, and sports industries. Yohe honored in Cablefax’s ‘Most Powerful Women in Cable’ and ‘Top Women in Technology’ rankings on eight consecutive occasions between 2011 and 2018. MediaKind,…

Vubiquity, part of the Amdocs Media Division and one of the leading global providers of premium content services and media technology solutions, announced a long-term content services partnership with the Liberty Global group and its affiliates across Europe. The multi-year contract includes the expansion of the existing, long-standing relationship Virgin Media maintains with Vubiquity. Vubiquity will be providing content licensing and digital supply chain solutions to support Liberty Global’s consumer video and TV platforms…

You.i Engine One 6.0 brings unparalleled performance, reach, and user experience for the enterprise You.i TV, the leader in premium software tools for OTT application development, today launched a new generation of its flagship You.i Engine One product, with MediaKind as an initial deployment partner. MediaKind will use You.i Engine One 6.0 to accelerate deployment and enable its video provider customers to offer more engaging user experiences. You.i Engine One 6.0 leverages the industry’s most robust development framework…

Hiverlab, a media technology company based in Singapore with global partnerships focusing on immersive technology, has launched its new augmented reality (AR) webcasting mobile app for Android and iPhone. RealityCast offers native Android support for live streaming platforms such as Facebook Live and YouTube. It is also compatible with Zoom, Google Hangouts, Skype, and other webcasting platforms via screen share. The app is targeted at event organizers, presenters, and studios looking to leverage the latest technology to…

Amagi, a global leader in cloud-based technology for broadcast and streaming TV, announced that VICE TV, the Emmy®-winning international television network from VICE Media Group, has transitioned its UK and French channels to Amagi’s fully virtual cloud playout platform. All international services of VICE TV channels covering APAC and EMEA are now fully managed by Amagi. “Amagi has been a great partner as we have pioneered adoption of cloud based services to augment our international distribution. The fully virtual…

Aquila On-Demand enables the encode, transformation, processing, packaging and delivery of file-based video content, addressing VOD applications. Addresses the challenges of delivering OTT based high-end, premium-quality user experiences by optimizing distribution costs. Delivers premium on demand streaming services whilst enabling fast provisioning for content, ultimate scalability, reduced operational complexity and flexible deployment choices. MediaKind, a global media technology leader, has launched Aquila…

Former SVP & General Manager of Comcast Technology Solutions will drive product-led growth in MediaKind’s cloud-based SaaS offering and a focus on the power of streaming media McConnell will accelerate MediaKind’s strategy execution and the delivery of the innovative solutions its customers need to successfully create competitive media businesses Angel Ruiz becomes Chairman of the Board and will continue to provide leadership, direction and guidance around strategy and business growth MediaKind, a global media…

Stingray, a leading music, media, and technology company, is proud to announce that the establishment of the economic stimulus plan via its 104 radio stations helped 5,000 local businesses to obtain grants in the form of radio advertising during this unprecedented crisis. A total of $20 million is awarded in markets across Canada, where Stingray operates local radio stations. This amount represents $5 million more than initially planned. Marketing Technology News: Commvault Named 2020 HPE Momentum Storage Partner of the…

Agreement Covers Multi-Product Offering including Stingray Music Audio Channels, Mobile App and web player, Music Video TV Channels and Stingray TV app for BlueCurve TV Stingray, a leading music, media and technology company, announced that it has reached an agreement with Shaw Communications Inc. to renew a longstanding relationship. As part of the agreement, Shaw Cable and Shaw Direct customers will have access to Stingray Music Audio Channels and can enjoy the Stingray Music Mobile App and web player for free. Music…

Modular PRISMA Core and PRISMA Edge products deliver tailored and full standards-based capabilities in support of advertising and alternate content insertion/replacement use cases across broadcast & IP networks New enhancements include ad routing policy and ability to rewrite and modify received SCTE-35, enabling information to be leveraged by downstream components within system MediaKind’s Advertising portfolio addresses application and use cases such as (server-side) Dynamic Ad Insertion (DAI) across all ABR…

AdsWizz New Self-Serve Platform Makes Premium Audio Advertising Accessible to Smaller Buyers AudioGO, the new self-serve audio ad-buying service from AdsWizz, announced new partners that will expand its footprint and empower more small businesses and agencies to run audio ads. AudioGO currently aggregates premium audio inventory from leading audio publishers in one easy-to-use platform to meet the needs of advertisers seeking an affordable way to expand into digital audio. The platform is specifically designed for smaller…