In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, the broadcasting and media industry is experiencing a seismic shift driven by rapid technological advancements. From streaming platforms and OTT (over-the-top) services to AI-powered production tools and immersive media experiences, technology is revolutionizing the way content is created, distributed, and consumed.

Lets take a look at some of the highlights from our topic focus on Broadcasting and the Media Industry: 

Insights from the Community

In our Community Insights blog, we looked into the career journey of Philip Clayson BEng(Hons) MBA CEng FIET in From Engineering to Executive: an Engineer's Journey to the C-Suite. Phil shared interesting insights into his vast experience in the telecoms and broadcasting industry.  We also learned more about Broadcasting in a tough environment from Amal Punchihewa, former Head of Engineering at TV Rupavahini in Sri Lanka. 

Anusha Rammohan shared her thoughts on The promise of Generative AI for Media and Entertainment and in Understanding the Electromagnetic Spectrum for Freeview Television and Telecommunications 5G Mobile David Crye asks 'How can we prevent 5G Mobile overloading existing Digital Television receiving equipments?

We wrapped up the week with some IBC insights from Ian Nock who shared What my IBC takeaways tells us about the state of media technology today and a look at the IET Media Technical Network and their activities at IBC 2024

And not to forget our lively discussion asking Is Broadcasting still relevant in the digital era? 

Further reading and resources:

Events 

Join us at Savoy Place on 9th October for the IBC Review 2024 - What Caught our 'AI' where a panel of industry experts will give their overview of the outstanding themes from the annual International Broadcasting Convention in Amsterdam.

Available from the IET bookshop 

Digital Television Fundamentals - Stefan Mozar and Konstantin Glasman

History of International Broadcasting - James Wood

Explore 

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Coming up!

Our next Topic Focus is on STEM Education on 14th October where our Education team will be doing an EngX 'takeover'. 

If you'd like to contribute to the Community Insights blog or have a suggestion for our Topic Focus activities, get in touch with the IET Editorial team via community-online@ietengx.org