Digital TV Europe IBC special edition out now

The IBC special edition of Digital TV Europe is available now to read online for free.

The return of Europe’s premier broadcast and professional video trade show after the global pandemic is of course a cause for celebration.

The TV world has however changed massively since the last time the industry gathered in Amsterdam. Our special issue addresses some of those changes.

With consumer spend being cut back as the cost of living bites, ad-supported streaming video is on the rise. We consider the emergence of free advertising-supported streaming television (FAST) and the challenges and opportunities it presents.

The proliferation of streaming platforms has accelerated the trend towards service providers adopting the ‘super-aggregator’ model. We examine the complex challenges and opportunities of advanced, personalised content discovery.

Finally, the rise of streaming has also led broadcasters to move towards IP and streaming technology to accommodate new viewing habits. We look at the rise of streaming technology and its application to live programming.

Click here to read the issue online for free.