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As you may know, the world of broadcasting is a constantly moving feast. Changes are happening all of the time. One significant change that’s always worth keeping an eye on is the ongoing deployment of 5G networks. In this article, we will explore 5G broadcasting, including how 5G networks are more efficient for mobile and…
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As indicated by a number of research companies, Online TV episode and movie revenues will  more than double from $68 billion in 2018 to $159 billion in 2024, with around $17 billion added in 2019 alone. Stay tuned as we explain why now is a great time to launch an OTT channel. The OTT market…
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It has been hard to imagine a life without streaming service subscriptions and binge watching in recent months. In April, it was reported that Disney Plus had already racked up a whopping 50 million subscribers in the space of 5 months. It’s not surprising – as a result of the ongoing pandemic, providers like Disney…
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With large-scale sporting events and live sports broadcasting returning to pitches, courts and screens this summer (albeit behind closed doors), sports are playing catch-up to bring audiences the exhilarating live content that they’ve been missing over the past few months. Despite this, we’re left wondering – what will the future hold for live sports? You…
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Who would have thought that virtual concerts would become the norm in 2020?  As the world adjusts to steadily lifting quarantines and social distancing measures, we wanted to take a look back at some of the initiatives that musicians and general purveyors of sound took to bring us joy and keep us entertained during testing…
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On a global scale, both major and minor sporting events have experienced widespread cancellations and postponements due to the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. OTT and on-demand streaming platforms like DAZN have been surrounded with speculation of financial hardships, and we have witnessed the historic postponement of the Olympic Games – originally scheduled to take place…
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This year, live streaming is forecast to account for 82% of all internet traffic. Whether it’s Esports, a live video from your favourite Instagram influencer or a brand new product launch, live streaming is here to stay. If you’re looking to start live streaming, you’ll want to strike the right balance between factors like price, functionality…
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It’s true – traditional broadcasting of live content, such as sports events, is getting more and more expensive. At least, it will be if you’re still utilising expensive outside broadcasting (OB) methods. Securing media rights is costly enough – the last thing you want is the expense of sending out a large portion of your…
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28% of the world’s population watched or listened to some form of coverage of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics. That’s around 1.9 billion people actively spectating one of the largest and most complex sporting events in the world. Put simply, it’s a phenomenon taking place every 4 years. In order for this phenomenon to occur,…
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Esports, or Electronic Sports, is fast becoming a household name as the new star of the sports broadcasting and entertainment industry. Simply put, the term ‘eSports’ covers competitive gaming on a professional scale – with the Fortnite World Cup and the League of Legends World Championship series becoming some of the most anticipated events set…
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