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Heroes in Home Entertainment 2020
It’s been a year of tragedy and controversy, topped by the coronavirus pandemic — an unprecedented event — and also including protests over police brutality, widespread denunciations of racism and a contentious election. Key players in the entertainment sector stepped in to help. To support the mission of When We All Vote, a nonprofit co-chaired … Continue reading “Heroes in Home Entertainment 2020”
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PBS’s Sara DeWitt Presented With DEG’s Hedy Lamarr Award
DEG: The Digital Entertainment Group Nov. 9 presented its fourth annual Hedy Lamarr Award for Innovation in Entertainment Technology to Sara DeWitt, VP of PBS Kids Digital. The DEG created the Innovation Award to recognize female executives in the fields of entertainment and technology who have made a significant contribution to the industry. DeWitt was surprised by presenters in masks … Continue reading “PBS’s Sara DeWitt Presented With DEG’s Hedy Lamarr Award”
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Heroes in Home Entertainment 2020
It’s been a year of tragedy and controversy, topped by the coronavirus pandemic — an unprecedented event — and also including protests over police brutality, widespread denunciations of racism and a contentious election. Key players in the entertainment sector stepped in to help. To support the mission of When We All Vote, a nonprofit co-chaired … Continue reading “Heroes in Home Entertainment 2020”
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PBS’s Sara DeWitt Presented With DEG’s Hedy Lamarr Award
DEG: The Digital Entertainment Group Nov. 9 presented its fourth annual Hedy Lamarr Award for Innovation in Entertainment Technology to Sara DeWitt, VP of PBS Kids Digital. The DEG created the Innovation Award to recognize female executives in the fields of entertainment and technology who have made a significant contribution to the industry. DeWitt was surprised by presenters in masks … Continue reading “PBS’s Sara DeWitt Presented With DEG’s Hedy Lamarr Award”
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In Conversation: Sara DeWitt of PBS Kids Digital, Winner of the 2020 Hedy Lamarr Award for Innovation
On the eve of DEG: The Digital Entertainment Group hosting its fourth annual Hedy Lamarr Awards presentation on Nov. 9, Media Play News sat down with the winner of the 2020 Hedy Lamarr Award for Innovation in Entertainment Technology, Sara DeWitt, VP of PBS Kids Digital, for a discussion of her career path. The DEG … Continue reading “In Conversation: Sara DeWitt of PBS Kids Digital, Winner of the 2020 Hedy Lamarr Award for Innovation”
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OTT.X Trade Group Expands Board of Directors With Two New Members
The OTT.X trade group Oct. 30 announced the appointment of two additional board directors. They are TwentyOne14 Media, represented by Quincy Newell, founder and CEO, and VIX Inc., represented by Richard Hull, head of streaming platforms and chief strategy officer. The board of directors of OTT.X, which represents the streaming sector of the home entertainment … Continue reading “OTT.X Trade Group Expands Board of Directors With Two New Members”
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OTT.X Trade Group Announces ‘Impact Awards’ for Streamers
OTT.X, the industry trade association for streaming, on Oct. 13 opened submissions to the inaugural 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, the trade … Continue reading “OTT.X Trade Group Announces ‘Impact Awards’ for Streamers”
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DEG to Present Hedy Lamarr Award to PBS’s Sara DeWitt Nov. 9
DEG: The Digital Entertainment Group will present its fourth annual Hedy Lamarr Award for Innovation in Entertainment Technology to Sara DeWitt, VP of PBS Kids Digital. The DEG created the Innovation Award to recognize female executives in the fields of entertainment and technology who have made a significant contribution to the industry. The DEG also will present the Hedy … Continue reading “DEG to Present Hedy Lamarr Award to PBS’s Sara DeWitt Nov. 9”
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UHD Alliance Announces Amazon Prime, Hisense Support for Filmmaker Mode
The UHD Alliance on Sept. 30 announced that Amazon Prime will begin supporting Filmmaker Mode next year and that Hisense has joined consumer electronics companies Panasonic, Vizio, Samsung, LG, Kaleidescape and Philips in supporting the feature. The announcements came during an online presentation with DEG: The Digital Entertainment Group. Filmmaker Mode, introduced by the UHD … Continue reading “UHD Alliance Announces Amazon Prime, Hisense Support for Filmmaker Mode”
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DEG Announces New Board of Directors; Jim Wuthrich Named Chairman
DEG: The Digital Entertainment Group on Sept. 8 announced its incoming board of directors and additional new member companies in the growing direct-to-consumer video segment. New DEG members include A+E Networks, Amazon’s Prime Video, Disney+, ESPN+, FilmRise, Peacock and ZOO Digital. A+E Networks, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, ESPN+ and Peacock are also represented on DEG’s … Continue reading “DEG Announces New Board of Directors; Jim Wuthrich Named Chairman”
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OTT.X to Host Career and Leadership Development Summit
OTT.X on July 28 announced plans to host its first-ever Career and Leadership Development Summit on Aug. 12, using an online format similar to its popular “OTT.X Online Live” sessions. The summit will feature three components, including a conference session with career and leadership development presentations delivered by successful executives; a series of informal discussion … Continue reading “OTT.X to Host Career and Leadership Development Summit”
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OTT.X Announces 2020 Heroes
OTT.X (formerly the Entertainment Merchants Association) is honoring industry “heroes.” Heroes are team members at digital platforms, channels and retailers; at content companies; and at service and technology companies that facilitate the flow of content to the consumer, “playing an important role in providing the needed entertainment to keep everyone sane during these stay-at-home months,” … Continue reading “OTT.X Announces 2020 Heroes”