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Streaming Video Alliance Names First Woman to Board
Streaming Video Alliance, which comprises most over-the-top video services not named Netflix and YouTube, July 29 announced its newly elected board members, including the first female member. Alicia Pritchett, strategic account executive, media & entertainment of Fastly, is the first woman to serve in the capacity. Chris Hock, head of business strategy and development, media … Continue reading “Streaming Video Alliance Names First Woman to Board”
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T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert to Deliver Keynote at CES 2022
The Consumer Technology Association has announced that T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert will deliver a keynote address during CES 2022 taking place Jan. 5-8, 2022, in Las Vegas. Sievert’s keynote will discuss 5G innovations for consumers, businesses and thought leadership — and spotlight a look into the future of how these advancements are enabling people to … Continue reading “T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert to Deliver Keynote at CES 2022”
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Streaming Video Alliance Names First Woman to Board
Streaming Video Alliance, which comprises most over-the-top video services not named Netflix and YouTube, July 29 announced its newly elected board members, including the first female member. Alicia Pritchett, strategic account executive, media & entertainment of Fastly, is the first woman to serve in the capacity. Chris Hock, head of business strategy and development, media … Continue reading “Streaming Video Alliance Names First Woman to Board”
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T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert to Deliver Keynote at CES 2022
The Consumer Technology Association has announced that T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert will deliver a keynote address during CES 2022 taking place Jan. 5-8, 2022, in Las Vegas. Sievert’s keynote will discuss 5G innovations for consumers, businesses and thought leadership — and spotlight a look into the future of how these advancements are enabling people to … Continue reading “T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert to Deliver Keynote at CES 2022”
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OTT.X Promoting Diversity, Equality and Inclusion With Upcoming Webinars, Other Initiatives
The non-profit industry association OTT.X has created a Call for Change group and has slated two webinars in September as part of an ongoing initiative to promote diversity, equality and inclusion in the OTT industry. The upcoming webinars are “Inherent Bias in AI/Machine Learning,” presented by Slalom, and “A Look at How Representation Drives Viewership,” … Continue reading “OTT.X Promoting Diversity, Equality and Inclusion With Upcoming Webinars, Other Initiatives”
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DEG International Adds Co-Chairs Joe Braman, Ruth Sharp
The Digital Entertainment Group International (DEGI) July 5 confirmed a new line-up for its Board of Directors, with Joe Braman, VP of international account management at NBCUniversal, and Ruth Sharp, VP and head of digital distribution at Warner Media UK and Ireland, both joining as Co-Chairs, effective immediately. The DEGI exists to support and enhance … Continue reading “DEG International Adds Co-Chairs Joe Braman, Ruth Sharp”
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Second OTT.X Impact Awards Now Accepting Submissions for Socially Important Streaming Content
OTT.X, the industry trade association for OTT streamers, has opened submissions for the second annual OTT.X Impact Awards. The OTT.X Impact Awards is a program created by and for the over-the-top streaming industry to recognize creators, producers, platforms and channels who are using the power of streaming video to make a positive impact. Submissions are … Continue reading “Second OTT.X Impact Awards Now Accepting Submissions for Socially Important Streaming Content”
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CTA’s Gary Shapiro Cautions Against Curbing Online Free Speech Rights
Gary Shapiro, CEO of the Consumer Technology Association and CES in Las Vegas, in a recent address cautioned against proposed regulatory moves to curb online speech. Subscribe HERE to the FREE Media Play News Daily Newsletter! Speaking on the recent Media Institute’s Virtual Communications Forum, Shapiro discussed how limiting freedom of expression online will affect … Continue reading “CTA’s Gary Shapiro Cautions Against Curbing Online Free Speech Rights”
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DEG Slates Virtual Expo on ‘Localization’ on Thursday, June 17
DEG: The Digital Entertainment Group this week will host a DEG Expo on the rapidly growing business of content localization, including viewpoints from content owners and technology providers. The virtual event, called “The Expanding World of Localization,” will be held Thursday, June 17, beginning at 9:30 a.m. PT. Featured speakers include Mark Howorth, president of … Continue reading “DEG Slates Virtual Expo on ‘Localization’ on Thursday, June 17”
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Ava DuVernay’s Array and Google Offering Grant to Underrepresented Filmmakers
Array, founded in 2011 by filmmaker Ava DuVernay, has announced a partnership with Google to offer emerging creatives from historically underrepresented communities the opportunity to apply for a $500,000 feature film grant. Array is a grassroots distribution, arts and advocacy collective focused on amplifying work by people of color and women. The Array + Google … Continue reading “Ava DuVernay’s Array and Google Offering Grant to Underrepresented Filmmakers”
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Next Year’s Oscars Delayed a Month, to March 2022
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and ABC have announced that because this year’s slate of films continues to be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, next year’s Oscars will be held in March 2022 instead of February. The 94th Academy Awards ceremony will be held March 27 in its usual home at the … Continue reading “Next Year’s Oscars Delayed a Month, to March 2022”
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DEG Launching First Nordics Home Entertainment Weekly Sales Chart
The Digital Entertainment Group International, sister organization to DEG: The Digital Entertainment Group in the U.S., is launching a weekly home entertainment sales chart in the Nordics, dubbed “The Hitlist.” Inspired by the success of the Official Film Chart in the U.K., which launched in December 2018, The Hitlist will chart the best-selling movies of … Continue reading “DEG Launching First Nordics Home Entertainment Weekly Sales Chart”