Adrian Pennington @pennington1.bsky.social · 30/09/2026The future of PSB means creating fewer, bigger, event programming, says Jeremy Clarkson www.ibc.org/distribution...ibc.orgRTS Convention: “The prize for standing still simply isn't an option”AI was largely sidelined at the annual RTS gathering where the fate of public service media took precedence. Adrian Pennington reports. 001
Adrian Pennington @pennington1.bsky.social · 29/09/2026The BBC faces a "moment of real jeopardy" as it navigates unprecedented technological, financial and societal change, according to DG Matt Brittin. www.streamingmediaglobal.com/Articles/New...streamingmediaglobal.comBBC must be an 'antidote to the algorithm,' says BBC boss Matt BrittinSpeaking at the RTS London Convention, BBC Director General Matt Brittin argued that while the BBC remains one of the world's most trusted media institutions, the broadcaster must adapt rapidly to a m... 000
Adrian Pennington @pennington1.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Clarkson, teasing as ever, calls for all UK broadcasters to merge into one "BritFlix" to compete globally @RTS_media 000
Adrian Pennington @pennington1.bsky.social · 18/09/2026In sectors where outages or cyber attacks can threaten public safety, the question of how to retire software safely is now an issue of national resilience etech.iec.ch/issue/2026-0... @iecstandards.bsky.socialetech.iec.ch 000
Adrian Pennington @pennington1.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Media industry experiencing disruption, cost and uncertainty as AI takes hold www.csimagazine.com/csi/Media-in...csimagazine.comMedia industry experiencing disruption, cost and uncertainty as AI takes holdAI is reshaping the global media industry from the inside out but executives driving that change say the transition is proving more complex, more expensive, and more culturally disruptive than expecte... 000
Adrian Pennington @pennington1.bsky.social · 16/09/2026A growing wave of batteries reaching end of life poses a challenge in terms of disposal and an opportunity if they can be given a second life etech.iec.ch/issue/2026-0... @iecstandards.bsky.socialetech.iec.ch 000
Adrian Pennington @pennington1.bsky.social · 16/09/2026The MedTech industry is dominated by single-use disposable products - can more sustainable practices be introduced safely? etech.iec.ch/issue/2026-0... @iecstandards.bsky.socialetech.iec.ch 000
Adrian Pennington @pennington1.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Blackmagic keeps AI on assistant duty in DaVinci Resolve, for now www.redsharknews.com/blackmagic-d... @redsharknews.bsky.socialredsharknews.comDaVinci Resolve AI: Blackmagic keeps it assistiveAt IBC, Blackmagic's Glenn Lightbody explains why DaVinci Resolve keeps AI as an assistant, plus URSA Cine 17K 65 stage-capture news. 000
Adrian Pennington @pennington1.bsky.social · 14/09/2026FAST is now a natural extension of creator monetisation. YouTubers have deep content archives and a regular content pipeline which makes a 24/7 linear channel a perfect fit. www.ibc.org/ott-streamin...ibc.orgFAST is the next frontier of creator dominationThe creator economy is no longer a sideshow in Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV (FAST) but a core channel segment with platforms actively competing for content. 000
Adrian Pennington @pennington1.bsky.social · 14/09/2026European PSBs have taken a significant step toward a shared cloud future www.ibc.org/connective-t...ibc.orgEBU confident of shared cloud futureEuropean public service media have taken a significant step toward a shared cloud future. A new feasibility study revealed for the first time at IBC, confirmed that a pan‑European cloud ecosystem is a... 000
Adrian Pennington @pennington1.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Uefa's Guy-Laurent Epstein: "Football is the only content that creates appointment viewing in the media landscape" www.ibc.org/production/n...ibc.orgGuy-Laurent Epstein: “It is impossible to avoid AI”At IBC2026, Guy-Laurent Epstein, Executive Director, Marketing, UEFA, explored how he has optimised the organisation’s workflows for live sports to drive growth for UEFA national and club competitions... 000
Adrian Pennington @pennington1.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Netflix is expanding its media production suite to third‑party tools www.ibc.org/content-mana...ibc.orgNetflix: Giving creators smarter toolsNetflix is expanding its media production suite (MPS) to third‑party tools, marking a significant shift in how the streamer works with technology vendors and production partners worldwide. The move, a... 000
Adrian Pennington @pennington1.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Godox shines light on 6K powerhouse MG6KR www.redsharknews.com/godox-mg6kr-... @redsharknews.bsky.socialredsharknews.comGodox MG6KR, PaletteLab, AM800R: IBC 2026 roundupGodox brought the 6K RGB MG6KR, PaletteLab color fixtures, an inflatable soft-light mat and a 1.9 GHz intercom to IBC 2026. Full specs and pricing inside. 000
Adrian Pennington @pennington1.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Inside Teradek's Bolt 7: uniting zero-delay video and wireless data www.redsharknews.com/teradek-bolt... @redsharknews.bsky.socialredsharknews.comTeradek Bolt 7: inside the wireless data upgradeTeradek's Colin MacDonald explains how Bolt 7 pairs zero-delay video with a dedicated 900 MHz radio for wireless camera control and data. 000
Adrian Pennington @pennington1.bsky.social · 13/09/2026FS is not just for frame sync anymore - AJA FS8: Abe Apt on hybrid SDI/IP and IPMX readiness www.redsharknews.com/aja-fs8-abe-... @redsharknews.bsky.socialredsharknews.comAJA FS8: Abe Apt interview on IBC 2026 launchAJA Video System's Abe Apt talks FS8 hybrid SDI/IP processing, audio matrixing and IPMX readiness in this RedShark interview from IBC 2026. 000
Adrian Pennington @pennington1.bsky.social · 12/09/2026Canon targets solo pros with R6 V; highlights Cinema EOS updates @redsharknews.bsky.social www.redsharknews.com/canon-r6-v-c...redsharknews.comCanon R6 V and Cinema EOS updates at IBC 2026Canon talks the R6 V and its latest Cinema EOS firmware updates with RedShark, live from the IBC2026 show floor. 000
Adrian Pennington @pennington1.bsky.social · 12/09/2026The end of MrBeast? Why 100 micro‑influencers are more effective than one mega‑influencer www.ibc.org/artificial-i...ibc.orgThe end of MrBeast? Why 100 micro‑influencers are more effective than one mega‑influencerThe number one creator in the world is MrBeast, right? Wrong. It is Blair Imani who tops the 100 Creators on the Planet, according to the Affinity Score unveiled exclusively at IBC. 000
Adrian Pennington @pennington1.bsky.social · 12/09/2026Atomos CEO Peter Barber walked RedShark through the new Shinobi 7 II on-camera monitor, unveiled at IBC. @redsharknews.bsky.social www.redsharknews.com/atomos-ceo-p...redsharknews.comAtomos CEO Peter Barber IBC interviewAtomos CEO Peter Barber on the Shinobi 7 II's Ethernet camera control and FSI's expanding role in Atomos' pipeline strategy. 010
Adrian Pennington @pennington1.bsky.social · 11/09/2026CNN's Alex Charalambides, wants the audience to understand the truth - "In some cases, that may be opposite to what is being reported out of the administration, but at the end of the day, we're focusing on trying to find the facts and make sense of those" www.ibc.org/production/I...ibc.orgCNN’s Alex Charalambides: Truth will become the assetAlex Charalambides, Senior Vice President, Chief Technology Officer, CNN, brings digital reinvention to the IBC2026 stage. 000
Adrian Pennington @pennington1.bsky.social · 11/09/2026YouTube's not so subtle warning to broadcasters: “We are part of the game. But we need to co‑service our content natively in your system.” www.ibc.org/distribution...ibc.orgTV is YouTube’s fastest-growing platform, IBC2026 session revealsWhen speaking at the IBC2026 conference, it became clear that YouTube is now a TV‑first cultural stage, and broadcasters, operators, and platforms should rethink collaboration rather than competition. 001
Adrian Pennington @pennington1.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Sony blames pre-order surge for FX5 delay ahead of October release www.redsharknews.com/sony-fx5-del... @redsharknews.bsky.socialredsharknews.comSony FX5 delay: pre-order backlog explainedSony tells us at IBC that the Sony FX5 delay comes down to demand, with roughly 7000 pre-orders still queued ahead of October shipping. 000
Adrian Pennington @pennington1.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Broadcast and pro AV: Two worlds, one foundation www.iseurope.org/news/s-diffe... @iseshow.bsky.socialiseurope.orgBroadcast standards IPMX & ST 2110 - what's the difference?IPMX and ST 2110 both transport media over IP, but they serve different user communities. Learn how they diverge and where each one fits. 000
Adrian Pennington @pennington1.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Today, Budapest, ahead of the @worldathletics.org Ultimate Championship 000
Adrian Pennington @pennington1.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Eluvio streamed all 104 FIFA World Cup matches in a paid commercial pilot with a tier-one U.S. broadcaster beating the broadcast by 7- 10 seconds per match - www.streamingmedia.com/Articles/New...streamingmedia.comEluvio Claims Breakthrough in Ultra-Low-Latency Streaming After World Cup PilotEluvio CEO and co-founder Michelle Munson says the streaming industry is entering a new phase where ultra-low-latency performance is no longer a niche requirement but a fundamental expectation for glo... 000
Adrian Pennington @pennington1.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Great -- 9292.nl/en/news/publ...9292.nlNationwide public transport strike on Wednesday 9 SeptemberFNV has announced a nationwide public transport strike. The strike will take place on 9 September 2026 and will last 24 hours. 000
Reposted by Adrian PenningtonAaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 30/08/2026Pathetic -- Google is now referring to Lake Ontario as "Lake America" 3437143312989
Adrian Pennington @pennington1.bsky.social · 28/08/2026“John Lennon once said he would burn most of the songs and start again. I can understand that,” Sir Gary Oldman told the @edinburghtvfest.bsky.social www.ibc.org/production/f...ibc.orgSir Gary Oldman: “There’s an anxiety going into any project”With the Edinburgh TV Festival’s Global Icon Award in hand, Sir Gary Oldman delivered a candid acceptance speech, revealing how his unique techniques, mindset, and early experiences in the industry br... 000
Adrian Pennington @pennington1.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Bundesliga adds EA FC games to live feed in trial of alt broadcasts www.streamingmedia.com/Articles/New...streamingmedia.comGap Between Live Sports and Gaming Nears PrimetimeThe ability to stream alternative animated and video game versions of a live sports event have taken a step closer with tests involving EA Sports, broadcaster Sky, and German premier soccer league Bun... 000
Adrian Pennington @pennington1.bsky.social · 27/08/2026Most people go into TV to do good (we are told) – so what if we could ensure our storytelling could have even more positive real-world impact? Richard Curtis and Davina McCall urge greater social impact awareness @edinburghtvfest.bsky.social 000
Adrian Pennington @pennington1.bsky.social · 27/08/2026 “We can’t win the AI arms race but we can win the creative space" The UK is in a unique position to lead in AI creativity and legal frameworks @edinburghtvfest.bsky.social www.streamingmediaglobal.com/Articles/New...streamingmediaglobal.comCreative AI: a strategic opportunity for the UKThe UK is positioned to lead in creative AI and legal frameworks, according to senior figures from across the UK's television and creative industries at the Edinburgh TV Festival. 011
Adrian Pennington @pennington1.bsky.social · 27/08/2026YouTube praises UK creativity; pushes back on “forced prominence” @edinburghtvfest.bsky.social www.streamingmediaglobal.com/Articles/New...streamingmediaglobal.comYouTube praises UK creativity; pushes back on 'forced prominence'As the main keynote at the Edinburgh TV Festival 2026, YouTube's European and Middle East Chief Pedro Pina emphasised the strength and resilience of UK creativity. 010
Adrian Pennington @pennington1.bsky.social · 26/08/2026“Occasionally you work with an arsehole you never want to work with again but on Slow Horses I even look forward to seeing the producers” Sir Gary Oldman talks career and receives award @edinburghtvfest.bsky.social - full report coming soon 000
Adrian Pennington @pennington1.bsky.social · 25/08/2026“It would be incredibly difficult now to launch a podcast and make it a success unless you’ve got a huge name attached” Lineker talks Goalhanger glory at Edinburgh TV Fest @thetvfestival.bsky.social 000
Adrian Pennington @pennington1.bsky.social · 25/08/2026Love Edinburgh. Remind me again why the @thetvfestival.bsky.social is moving to Manchester? 010
Adrian Pennington @pennington1.bsky.social · 25/08/2026AI-powered cameras spell end of camera ops www.svgeurope.org/blog/headlin...svgeurope.orgAI-powered automated cameras introduced into live host feed in first for Supercup - SVG EuropeAs part of its drive to generate more content with the same or fewer resources, the Bundesliga conducted a live test of a fully automated pan-tilt-zoom camera system incorporated into the live host fe... 000
Adrian Pennington @pennington1.bsky.social · 24/08/2026Bundesliga places AI at the centre of its media, production and fan engagement strategy www.svgeurope.org/blog/headlin...svgeurope.orgBundesliga places AI at the centre of its media strategy - SVG EuropeIntroducing the Bundesliga’s latest showcase of technological innovation, Deutsche Fußball Liga (DFL) CEO Steffen Merkel put the emphasis firmly on AI. “AI is not just another tech trend for us,” Merk... 000
Adrian Pennington @pennington1.bsky.social · 23/08/2026The wall has some hope after scoring against Bayern in the Super Cup 000
Adrian Pennington @pennington1.bsky.social · 23/08/2026Kane says PSG are favourites for Uefa CL after Super Cup 000
Adrian Pennington @pennington1.bsky.social · 22/08/2026“The work we did in Paris was the biggest departure from our standard operating procedure" - Hacks DoP Adam Bricker on the show's final season (my interview + words for Sohonet) www.sohonet.com/article/craf...sohonet.comCrafting the Contenders: Adam Bricker, ASC on bringing Hacks home | SohonetGo behind the scenes of Hacks with cinematographer Adam Bricker, ASC, exploring the visual language, lenses and creative workflow behind all five seasons 010
Adrian Pennington @pennington1.bsky.social · 19/08/2026A IBC Accelerator aims to make 5G predictable for production - but after all this time you'd think there was no need. www.ibc.org/connective-t...ibc.orgNetwork Control: Turning 5G into a production toolSpeed, flexibility, and reliability – that’s the dream for many a live production. However, when public network coverage is patchy, what’s a broadcaster to do? The 2026 Accelerator Project, Network Co... 000
Adrian Pennington @pennington1.bsky.social · 17/08/2026 “We like to play with and push the material to see where we can take it" - editor Aaron Butler on the final season of Euphoria www.sohonet.com/article/insi... (my interview/words for Sohonet)sohonet.comInside Euphoria’s Editorial Heart: Aaron I. Butler, ACE on craft, collaboration and controlled madness | SohonetAaron I. Butler, ACE, reveals how the Euphoria editing team shaped Season 3 through bold storytelling, collaboration, experimentation, and documentary instincts. 000
Adrian Pennington @pennington1.bsky.social · 13/08/2026A new technology being developed by BBC Research & Development aims to reclaim attention by bringing interaction back to the TV screen itself www.streamingmediaglobal.com/Articles/New...streamingmediaglobal.comBBC R&D bid to bring interactivity to the TVA new technology being developed by BBC Research & Development aims to reclaim attention by bringing interaction back to the TV screen itself. Signals made a public debut as a test during the BBC's re... 000
Adrian Pennington @pennington1.bsky.social · 10/08/2026"I’ve tuned this carburetor so fine that she’ll run on a prayer and a gallon of moonshine if that’s all you got left" 000
Adrian Pennington @pennington1.bsky.social · 07/08/2026“Instead of relying on one brand for everything we look at the challenge we need to solve per game and try to bring in the right tool for the right place,” says Sebastian Fjellström, EFG www.svgeurope.org/blog/headlin...svgeurope.orgLive from the Esports World Cup: Inside the production gallery - SVG EuropeThe Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026 runs for seven weeks and caters for individual production for 24 games and multiple games publishers. It’s a mammoth undertaking, but in the sprawling production area ... 000