BT Media and Broadcast

Television nurtures education, triggers the imagination and creates communities. It’s a social glue that brings us together. ❤️ That’s why for over 70 years we’ve supported broadcasters and production companies in capturing the world’s most unforgettable moments – and we’re proud of the role we play. 🤟 We started with Queen Elizabeth II coronation with approximately 27 million viewers in Britain – that number grew to more than five billion people for the funeral. 👑 600 million watched in wonder as Neil Armstrong first set foot on the moon in 1969. 🚀 And when 40% of the world’s population tuned in to watch Live Aid, the culture-defining concert featuring artists like Queen and Led Zeppelin, it helped raise over $127 million. 🎶 Helping to create moments like these is why we love working in this industry. We’ve been there and we will continue to be, providing the underlying broadcast capabilities for television in the UK and across the world. 🌍 #BroadcastMedia #BroadcastSolutions #LiveTV

This year, we're part of not one, but two IBC Accelerator Projects! 🚀   As well as championing the 2024 Special Incubator Project, ‘Content and Produce Anywhere – Phase 2’, we’re also co-championing with Comcast on 'Scalable Ultra-Low Latency Streaming for Premium Sports'.   We recognise that currently, internet streaming distribution involves much higher latency than traditional TV – creating a poor experience for sports fans. Which is why this accelerator will explore the possibilities of open and interoperable low-latency solutions that can deliver live video and audio in under two seconds, from glass to glass. ⚽📺 Want to find out more? Watch the kickstart pitch here 👉 https://lnkd.in/ezmsyZMb

#ThrowbackThursday! Did you know that our TV Outside Broadcast solutions have supported the delivery of some of the nation’s favourite moments for over 80 years? ⭐📺   Dating back to May 12 1937, our network was first used to connect Alexandra Palace and Broadcasting House - letting viewers tune into King George's coronation procession. 👉 Fast forward to the crowning of King Charles in 2023, or the more recent 2024 UEFA European Championships, and we were still right here at the heart of it all 💜.   Check out the below for a look back at some more of our iconic TVOB history 👇   #LiveTV #TVOutsideBroadcast #BTMediaAndBroadcast

Powering the Euros with Cutting-Edge Connectivity! ⚽   We’re proud to have played a pivotal role in ensuring seamless live video, audio and data connectivity for the UEFA Euros 2024! Using state-of-the-art infrastructure, our dedicated team worked tirelessly throughout the tournament to deliver a managed network service for the BBC, bringing contribution feeds from Germany to the UK. 🌎🎥   Key Highlights: 👉 Robust Video Services: Provided almost one hundred HD and UHD, crystal-clear video feeds, enhancing the viewing experience for millions of fans. 👉 High-Speed Data Connectivity: Ensured real-time data transmission, enabling instant updates for the studios and control. 👉 Rich Audio: Provision of MADI for the carriage of low latency, high quality audio services. 👉 Ultra Reliable Network: Maintained uninterrupted connectivity throughout the tournament, supporting critical operations using Vena, our intelligent media platform, operated and controlled by our International Media Centre in London.   A huge thank you to our Networks team for delivering and operating all of the services during such a critical event. 📍Next stop - Paris ✈️ The fun continues, as we're now getting set-up in Paris to deliver a similar network for the upcoming 2024 Olympics🏅. #broadcasting #ob #euro2024 #parisolympics

👋 Say hello to Katharina Boeck. Kathi has recent joined our expert product team as our Encoding and Multiplexing Product Manager, after having most recently worked for ITV on their successful ITVX streaming app! “I’m thrilled to join the BT Media and Broadcast team,” Kathi says. “I love working in the broadcasting industry, where technical advancements constantly change the way we work and create exciting new opportunities.” Welcome to the team Kathi! 🤝

Is linear TV truly dying❓ It's no secret that over the past two decades, the demand for traditional TV has drastically declined. The days where 16.7 million viewers would tune in live to witness the return of 'Dirty Den' on Eastenders are few are far between 📺 That's why at our Business Summit event in March, we brought together a panel of experts to explore what this shift to streaming is and what it is not. Because even though viewers are switching to new platforms, it doesn't mean that they don't want a linear experience. In this blog, Duncan Sims, Product Manager at BT Media and Broadcast, summarises the discussion and reveals how in spite of the decline of traditional TV, audiences are actually watching more video content than ever through digital platforms 🤳 Keep reading to find out more on the streaming opportunities ahead 👇 #broadcasting #linearTV #FAST Sander ten Dam SIMON BUTLER Tom Griffiths

Has it really been almost a year already?⌚ So much has happened since the last IBC, and we can’t wait to tell you all about it at the next event in September. It’s always a great chance for everyone in media and broadcasting to come together and discuss the hottest topics and innovations in our industry – and we’re sure this year won’t be any different🙌 As ever, we’ll be showcasing our glass-to-glass solutions and inviting you to come and take a closer look. Look out for more details on what we’ll be doing at the show, coming soon. For more information and to register for IBC, visit https://lnkd.in/eGHYyC5G #IBC2024 #MediaAndBroadcasting

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Episode 4 of Broadcast Interrupted is here! 🎙 In our latest episode, we delve into FAST and its impact on consumer preferences and the future of linear TV, plus what we can learn from streaming services and their approach to personalised content suggestions, you won’t want to miss it... From content discovery to AI scheduling and the transition to cloud, guest Duncan Sims covers everything you could possibly need to know about linear TV. Watch now💡👉 https://lnkd.in/ezaYM6rd

BT M&B's annual 'summer' softball match is BACK🏏☔ Despite an extremely rainy day in London yesterday, we got the team together for a fun-filled afternoon with refreshments, pizzas and softball! 🍕 A few slips, slides and not so waterproof jackets, but all-in-all we rallied together and had a brilliant time 🙌 And of course, a massive congratulations to the winning team 🏆