All posts by Jeff Hyatt

Alvarez & Marsal Launch Global Portfolio Advisory Business

Amo Chahal joins as Managing Director to develop the practice. (more…)... More

WarnerMedia Kids & Family Hires Kim Howitt as Senior Creative Exec (B&C)

Howitt, previously head of development for HMH Productions, will oversee creative development of third-party animation, co-production and live action across preschool, kids and fam... More

Smaller Streaming Services May Have to Join Larger Platforms (THR)

"Smaller-scale services like Starz and AMC Networks' might be better off folded into larger platforms," writes Wells Fargo's Steven Cahall.... More

How CIOs Can Avoid Making the Wrong Data Decisions (Forbes)

If you’re a CIO looking to make your mark in your company’s digital transformation journey, 2021 could be your year. As a growing number of organizations see that their CIO�... More

Women in Tech: Hang in There and Continue to Dream Big (Forbes)

Embrace obstacles or adversities as springboards for your dream.... More

Best Cities for Women in Tech for 2021 (SA)

Silicon Valley is widely considered the premiere tech hub of America. However, our 2021 study shows that only two California cities rank in the top 15, and neither of those are loc... More

Netflix Can Now Automatically Download Recommended Shows (FV)

The new feature can be turned on from the Downloads tab on a mobile device.... More

AVOD Explosion Good News for European Broadcasters Who Missed the SVOD Boat (DTE)

While the focus of recent weeks has been the continued growth of US SVOD services – be it Disney’s rapid approach towards 100 million subscribers, HBO Max’s LATAM expansion o... More

Are Streaming UX Changes Needed for Older Viewers? (Fierce Video)

The shift to streaming video initially swept through younger demographics but has now become more commonplace among older consumers.... More

IBM Reveals Five-Year Quantum Development Roadmap (Forbes)

Every year we get closer to mainstream use of quantum computers. IBM continues its approach to making that a reality with a step-by-step roll out of new quantum hardware and softwa... More

Amazon to Try for Six Nations Broadcast Rights (TVB)

Streamer expected to join Sky, BBC and ITV in the tender process for the next round of broadcasting rights.... More

COVID-19 Propels Broadcasters’ Digital Transformation Plans (RTN)

As many as 98% of broadcasting executives regard the pandemic as having been an accelerator for change creating an irreversible impact on broadcaster plans for digital migration.... More

Clubhouse Goes Global (Rest of World)

The buzzy audio app is most frequently associated with Silicon Valley, but it’s taking off everywhere from Japan to Nigeria.... More

UK Recruiters Ramping Up Digital Transformation Efforts (ITProPortal)

For the first time in a decade, the talent shortage has been dethroned as the number one challenge for recruiters.... More

Belmont University Invests $2M in Avid Solutions

Renewed partnership with Avid allows music business, film, media, entertainment industry students to access world class technology from anywhere. (more…)... More

TikTok’s Next Big Thing? A Strange Plan to Take Over Your TV (Wired)

The app’s arrival on smart TVs is part of a plan to diversify its audience – and bring its stars further into the mainstream... More

YouTube TV Adding Offline Downloads, 4K Streaming

Plus, you can watch on as many devices as you want at home.... More

Arch Platform Scales Up VFX Studio Workflows in the AWS Cloud (DMW)

As VFX studios continue to show interest in moving their creative workflows into the cloud, Arch Platform Technologies has developed secure, cloud-based infrastructure that studios... More

Remote Collaboration is a Fact of Life as Post Production Finds a Home in the Cloud

Chuck Parker, CEO, Sohonet, on Storytellers gaining confidence in remote workflows — and how the technology will ultimately get better and cheaper over time, resulting in a “ne... More