26 March 2012
Sky News Arabia, the 24-hour Arabic language multi-platform breaking news service, today announced the names of ten more of its presenters, carefully selected from countries across the MENA region.
Sky News Arabia received over 1,300 applicants for the coveted presenter roles alone. Each presenter was chosen following a rigorous interview process and in-depth market research. Nart Bouran, Head of Sky News Arabia, commented: As the channel launch draws closer, we are delighted to announce our second batch of presenters. I believe the line-up is a good representation of the Arab region and I know each will play a vital role in the success of Sky News Arabia.
The presenter announcement coincides with the news that Sky News Arabia is ahead of schedule and is now in 24 hour rehearsal mode.
With all of our staff now in place, we are really gearing up to launch. This challenging move, ahead of schedule, will test our resources – technical and editorial – to the maximum as we prepare ourselves for the task of running a 24-hour news operation. Its a very exciting time, Bouran added.
With 16 of its presenters announced to date, Sky News Arabia will soon unveil the remaining names to its line-up, all of which have already been recruited.
The ten presenters unveiled today are:
Mohannad Al Khatib, News Presenter
Hassina Ouchene, News Presenter
Jarir Dababneh, News Presenter
Dalia Abdalla, News Presenter
Darwish Al Taweel, Business Presenter
Alma Intabli, News Presenter
Imane Lahrache, News Presenter
Osama Khamayseh, News Presenter
Seza Armenazi, News Presenter
Maya Raydan, Business Presenter
26 March 2012
At NAB 2012 arvato Systems (formerly S4M – Solutions for Media) presents its software solutions for the broadcast- and media industry. In booth N6419 the software experts showcase systems for Media Asset Management as well as Broadcast Management.
From April 16 to 19, 2012 the latest trends and technological developments around film and TV will be presented in Las Vegas. arvato Systems’ main focus on this year’s fair are different solutions to support the core processes of media companies and TV-Broadcasters:
This year the company presents the following solutions:
– AllAdOnce: The ad sales solution for Internet and mobile devices which supports the entire advertising workflow
– S4AdOpt: The advertising Optimization Engine which optimizes not only advertising inventory, spot placements, and customer satisfaction, but also a company`s revenue potential
– Dynamics Media: The “all-in-one” solution for all Broadcast Management needs, from scheduling, via license management, to air time sales. Now based on Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 with even more features!
– ClipJOCKEY: The studio production solution that enables customers to use the best features of their video server hardware and make it a real multi-channel production tool. The new software “ClipJOCKEY Server” provides an ActiveX component within newsroom control systems and allows customers to move clips to their rundown or see which clips are available on the video server.
– VPMS: The Media Asset Management System that serves all of a broadcaster’s video management needs – from acquisition through versatile production schemes to playout, distribution and archiving.
– OpenMedia: Arvato’s partner ANNOVAs flagship Newsroom System, which has more than 15,000 users worldwide – the leading independent news platform for production and rundown management
26 March 2012
Today in New York on behalf of the Board of Directors of the North American Broadcasters Association the NABA President, Robert Briskman, announced the appointment of Michael McEwen as its Director General.
Briskman noted McEwens broadcast experience including a distinguished career with CBC/Radio-Canada both in production and in the executive offices, a long association with NABA as a past Director, President and Secretary General and an innovator in implementing new technologies such as the introduction of Digital HD Television in Canada. Michael brings to NABA a depth of broadcast experience and understanding of the industry at a time our members are challenged by change in our markets, services, technologies and regulations. We look to him to use that experience and consensus making skills to help our members come to unified positions on the issues of the day and to take actions beneficial to our industry.
Over the past six years McEwen has been a Director and since 2010 the Chairman of the UK based Media Asset Capital, a consultancy for the industry. In resigning that role and taking up his new duties with NABA, McEwen welcomed the opportunity and privilege to again work with NABA members in developing broadcast leadership on the major industry questions which members are dealing with both in North America and around the world.
McEwen will begin his duties on March 26th and have a brief transition period with the retiring Secretary General, John Harding. The Board of Directors thanked John for his professional and tireless work as Secretary General of NABA. They also acknowledged the leadership role he played as Head of the World Broadcasting Unions on behalf of the seven member Unions including NABA. The Board wished him continued success and every good wish in his future endeavours.
23 March 2012
RT launches a new Smart TV App through LGs global application store LG apps TV,* providing happy owners of the latest generation LG Smart TVs with free access to all of RTs TV programming.
Watching any RT channel on an LG Smart TV is now easy. It does not require any additional wiring or set-up. All the viewer needs to do is to connect their TV to the Internet and launch the RT application, available through LG apps TV*.
TVs future is online, and Smart TV technology proves it brilliantly. We are happy that viewers of LGs smart TVs can watch all of RTs channels and no longer have to depend on cable networks or satellite signals, said RTs editor-in-chief Margarita Simonyan.
Additionally, free RT applications for IPhone, Blackberry, and Android are being rolled out.
LG is among the key players in the global Smart TV market, which introduces web browsing capabilities to a TV set and enables viewers to enjoy a wide range of entertainment options such as Web content, services and applications, in addition to television programming.
The RT network comprises three news channels and a documentary channel RTDoc. Our 24/7 Broadcast from Moscow and Washington, DC studios is available for viewing in over 100 countries with a total audience of more than 480 million people. RT streams online at the networks website, RT.com. RT is also one of the worlds largest news providers on YouTube, and the first to register half a billion views on the platform. It was also the first Russian TV network to be nominated for the prestigious Emmy International award in 2010 in the News category.
20 March 2012
AIB is pleased to announce that it is organising the Post-Olympics Broadcast Briefing in partnership with the
All England Lawn Tennis Club at Wimbledon.
Taking place on 12 October, this high-level, invitation-only one day
event will examine the way that the XXX Olympiad was covered by broadcasters,
aiming to share experiences and to provide insight and learning
for directors of sport and CTOs at major broadcasters and online
video platforms from around the world.
With high level speakers from the host broadcaster, the London Organising
Committee, social network platforms and others with direct, relevant experience
of how broadcasters pushed boundaries to deliver the most-watched sporting event
in history, this event is destined to be the principal analysis of the London
Games.
AIB is offering a limited number of high-profile sponsorship opportunities to
companies involved in sport broadcasting to support this important event. For
more information, see our
partnership brochure
and talk to Matthew Porter or Judy Lund to discuss the
opportunity on +44 20 7993 2557.
