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Throughout 2020, it has been clear to see that many aspects of our society have been substantially altered and put on hold. To tide us over, the need for fresh and innovative online entertainment perseveres. Over the past months, few industries have been as thrilling and fast-paced as the developing Esports industry. Guild Esports, an…
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At PlayBox Technology UK, we remain committed to doing everything we can to lessen the profound effects of COVID-19 on the broadcast and media communities. As part of this, we’re pleased to offer 0% interest monthly repayments for 12 months on all Channel in a Box ‘Turnkey’ system purchases until the end of January 2021 for all…
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 By Ben Gunkel, Chief Commercial Officer, PlayBox Technology  In my view, imitations often get a bad rap — from Elvis Presley impersonators and fake designer handbags, to technologies that are ‘just like the real thing’. Of course I’m not condoning imitators; imitators or imitations don’t necessarily mean that you, as an original brand, are losing…
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As the ‘Streaming Wars’ continue to disrupt the wider broadcasting industry, it’s a race to the top for traditional broadcasters and content providers who are expanding their offering into the OTT space.  HBO Max broke into the US in May and BritBox expanded into the UK last year. Quibi launched in March of this year,…
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Today marks the release of the eighth episode of the In the Hub Podcast – “The Future of Sports Broadcasting” with special guest Oliver Slipper. Oli is a former pro cricketer, founder of Perform and current Chairman of Pitch International, a leading sports marketing agency. In this podcast episode, Neil and Oli discuss his incredible career within…
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Worldwide lockdowns created nothing short of a perfect storm for do-it-yourself video content and a further boost to the profile of ‘social broadcasting’. So what is social broadcasting? It can be summarised as video and audio delivered by individuals that bypasses the traditional broadcast vehicles (radio, print or TV) and makes use of new technologies,…
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Year of Transformation and Uncertainty  2020 has been a year of uncertainty and unrest for many communities across the globe. The Coronavirus has altered the structure of our lives as we know it, coupled with tragic environmental disasters, sociopolitical issues and residual economic downturn. Amongst the chaos, a mental health crisis has been escalating –…
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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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PlayBox Technology UK Limited will use SRT to provide more options to broadcasters and streamers using their industry-defining broadcast solutions.  London, UK – PlayBox Technology UK Limited, the #1 international Channel in a Box manufacturer, today announced that they have joined the SRT Alliance, the open-source initiative dedicated to overcoming the challenges of low-latency video streaming. The move comes…
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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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