Advanced-Television opens expo portal for our sector

Covid-19 is seeing events across industries and globally postponed or cancelled. Advanced-Television.com is launching a new virtual exhibition portal so that companies in the Digital Media Delivery (DMD) sector can continue to present their new products and solutions to the marketplace and continue to communicate through the cloud. Nick Snow, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief, says: “The […]

BroadcastAsia postponed

We are sad to see that the impact of coronavirus COVID-19 has meant another key show for our industry has had to be postponed – the ConnecTechAsia event in Singapore scheduled for June. Recognised by many as the third show behind IBC and NAB, ConnecTechAsia, situated in an area identified as a COVID -19 hotspot, […]

IABM virtual repository

IABM launches virtual repository The international association for broadcast and media technology suppliers, has today launched a dynamic virtual resource to provide a one-stop, central repository for Business Continuity information from countries around the world to support the Broadcast and Media industry: The idea is to provide everyone in the Broadcast and Media industry with […]

IBC AWARDS

For two decades now, the IBC Innovation Awards have recognised collaborative and innovative work which has proved transformative in the world of media. Last year, the IBC Awards programme added two more major honours: the Young Pioneer Award and the Social Impact Award. IBC has now opened its call for nominations for these awards. The […]

IBC cancelled

There will be no IBC in 2020. The organisation has announced that, regretfully, the Covid-19 crisis has led it to the conclusion there is no viably safe way to hold the event. Although the RAI had said it is opening and can manage social distancing, continuing restrictions on travel – including quarantines for returning visitors […]

MIPCOM on, sort of

MIPCOM 2020 will not have exhibition stands in or around the Palais des Festivals, and Reed Midem have also shifted kids show MIPJunior to run at the same time as the main event. The event will change its name to MIPCOM RENDEZVOUS CANNES, taking place from Monday to Wednesday, 12-14 October. MIPJunior, which normally takes […]

MWC refunds: no cash if you cancelled

The GSMA has outlined the financial compensation package for the cancellation of MWC Barcelona 2020 due to coronavirus. Companies are eligible for credit towards future events or a partial cash refund – but only if they weren’t among those that dropped out before the show was officially cancelled. Smaller exhibitors are being offered a full […]

New date for SportsPro live

After a challenging few weeks for the sports industry, SportsPro are delighted to announce that its flagship event, SportsPro Live, has been rescheduled for September 17th and 18th 2020. In a statement, the organisers said: “We can’t wait to reconnect (in person!) with the entire sports business network, at our official venues across the Queen […]

No ANGA COM in 2020

This year’s ANGA COM Exhibition & Conference has been cancelled. The event was scheduled to start on May 12th, but has predictably become another victim of the Coronavirus outbreak. In a statement, the orgainsers said: “Unfortunately, we have to inform you today that ANGA COM Exhibition & Conference cannot take place as planned mid-May but […]

Panasonic withdraws from IBC, what next?

Panasonic has withdrawn from IBC 2020. The expo is currently set to go ahead in Amsterdam this September. Panasonic, however, has said it is instead focusing on supporting its partners and customers through its online initiatives, with the launch of its own Technology Experience Zone. “It has been a very difficult decision. As much as […]