All Executive Interviews articles – Page 16
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Executive InterviewsLord Puttnam on the future of cinema and digital media
One of the UK’s most high profile cinema producers and cultural envoys discussed how British and European cinema must evolve, why cinema and media needs to retain its trusted status, what Brexit means for creative industries
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Executive InterviewsVirgin Media's CMO on keeping up with changing viewing habits
It’s a tough world out there, and not just for traditional media service providers battling against OTT disrupters. The average consumer of TV – or perhaps it’s best to say ‘video content’ – can be forgiven for feeling overwhelmed by the multiplicity of choice.
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Executive InterviewsIBM: Co-existence with OTT and rethinking the traditional media value chain
Broadcast TV as we know it has gone; for traditional organisations, this means digital reinvention that places the customer experience at its core is necessary.
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Executive InterviewsJim Chabin: Can VR satisfy the next media generation?
VR and AR are the next monitisation model for media companies – but we must listen to what viewers want and how they wish to interact with content for it to be more than a gimmick.
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Executive InterviewsEfe Çakarel: In the mood for movies
Focusing on the consumer experience and what they really want is a key USP for MUBI in the VOD space.
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Executive InterviewsCharlie Vogt: Creating an ecosystem built on value
Being directionally correct with predictions, overcoming culture shock, dealing with new realities
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Executive InterviewsDr Fares Lubbadeh on the buoyant MENA broadcasting scene
Satellite may dominate in the region but IPTV is growing faster than the global average and viewers are embracing OTT providers.
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Executive InterviewsBroadcasters and telcos must work together, says Delport
Are traditional brands acting fast enough to compete with Google, Facebook and other big digital players? Dominique Delport thinks not.
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Executive InterviewsGoogle: we want to partner with broadcasters
Speaking at IBC 2016 Google’s MD Partner Business Solutions Benjamin Faes reflected on the company’s current and future plans in television in a dedicated conference session, ‘Google’s Plans in Television’.
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Executive InterviewsWenbing Yao: Calling time on traditional broadcast
Huawei was at IBC2016 to talk about the transition to an IP-based production zone and to illustrate how new technologies can transform entire businesses and entire sectors, for the better.
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Executive InterviewsThe evolution of broadcast and the true meaning of IP
The transition to IP, the value of metadata and the ageing media industry are just some of the issues facing the broadcast sector today.
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Executive InterviewsIngrid Deltenre: From Brexit to DSM
The Director General of the EBU believes Brexit will create many challenges, including loss of EU funding and country of origin concerns, but the UK could benefit from greater freedom when it comes to tax and regulations.
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Executive InterviewsBrand building, survival tips for the online jungle
The content industry may be changing around us but the principles of how to build a strong brand remain the same.
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Executive InterviewsDerek Bradley: Facing the future of motion capture
From Avatar to Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, motion capture has enabled animation to become ever more lifelike and photo realistic. Now Disney Research is advancing this science with emotion capture, and systems that offer filmmakers continuous control of facial performance in live action motion pictures.
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Executive InterviewsEric Black: Engaging eye contact for a connected future
With developments such as VR and connected TVs still at an early stage it can be difficult to decide which ones to pursue. Focusing on what the customer is looking for will ensure new expectations are met.
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Executive InterviewsCisco CTO Dave Ward: Building a bigger and better internet
As well being SVP, Chief Architect and CTO of Engineering at Cisco Systems, Dave Ward also has ownership connections with both a vineyard and a tomato farm.
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Executive InterviewsBringing Netflix to a global audience through partners
It can sometimes be a challenge persuading partners to work with us. It was initially a strategic bet on both parts that we could be a real complimentary content service and not cannibalistic.
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Executive InterviewsDigital Cinema: Dispelling the myths around laser projection
Going to the movies has always been a very special, unique entertainment experience – and the movie industry is determined to keep it that way. But it is being pushed hard.
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Executive InterviewsHigh frame rates will become the norm, says Ang Lee
Released in the US late last year, Iraq war drama Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk broke new ground when it came to technical production, Oscar winning Director Ang Lee talks about his experience with the newest cinema technology
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Executive InterviewsAlex Mahon: Playing games with reality
Media execs should look to the gaming industry and the success of games such as Pokemon Go to realise there’s a market for AR and VR content.
