DVB-I is an open standard for discovering and delivering media services so that any compatible device or display can present them to the user. In the run up to its annual DVB World conference, the DVB Project has published a guide to DVB-I aimed at business leaders, policy makers and media industry advisors. The explainer aims to describe in non-technical terms the relevance of the specification to the future of television distribution.
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In a speech to the Royal Television Society, the departing director general of the BBC said the game is not over. “Don’t believe the doom mongers, the game is not up,” he said. “There is still all to play for.” Yet he will be off the pitch, looking for a new game. His departure could not come at a worse time for the BBC, which faces more challenges than ever.
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While YouTube offers opportunities for public service media organisations to reach younger audiences, it also raises concerns about revenue, visibility, platform dependency, and cultural impact. Noel Curran, the director general of the European Broadcasting Union says the key question for broadcasters is no longer whether to engage with YouTube but on what terms.
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Sky remains actively engaged in discussion with ITV about acquiring its media and entertainment business. Reporting its annual results, ITV confirmed that it was still in discussions with Sky regarding a possible sale. Any acquisition has strategic consequences for the future of Everyone TV and the Freely online television platform, which competes directly with Sky Glass and Sky Stream, both backed by Comcast.
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The BBC has published its response to the government consultation on the review of its charter. A BBC for All highlights the need for radical reforms to its independence, its ability to respond to the changing needs of audiences and, crucially, more sustainable, universal funding. Although the BBC has previously defended the licence fee as a form of funding, it now seems to be signalling it is open to other options.
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Not everyone sees television the same way. The way we watch television depends upon our age and availability to view. Thinkbox, the marketing body for commercial television in the United Kingdom, recently held an event in London at which they attempted to dispel some of the misconceptions about television advertising and in particular the impact of YouTube.
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