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