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Zach Dugan

Author: Zach Dugan

Zach Dugan is a Senior Industry Product Marketing Manager for Media & Entertainment with AWS.

PBS enhances search on digital platforms using Amazon Bedrock

Generative AI is transforming how audiences discover and consume content across streaming platforms, unlocking more personalized viewing experiences. The Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), the beloved network behind popular US programs like Sesame Street and Frontline, recognized the value of using generative AI to provide enhanced search results to viewers on the PBS App and PBS […]

AWS at IBC 2025: Agentic AI and a decade of AWS Elemental

Agentic AI reigned as one of the most popular themes at the 2025 International Broadcasting Convention (IBC) in Amsterdam last month. Amazon Web Services (AWS) featured more than 16 agentic AI demonstrations at the AWS stand. We showcased how the AI agents can empower media organizations with AI-powered content orchestration, data-driven operations and agentic workflows […]

DAZN streams 2025 FIFA Club World Cup to billions of fans with M2A Media and AWS

When international sports streaming service DAZN secured the global rights to the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup football tournament, it set out to deliver an unmatched live viewing experience. The event took place June 14-July 13, 2025, and included the broadcast of 63 matches, held in 12 US venues to audiences in 200 global territories, […]

AWS to show new generative AI, news distribution innovations at IBC 2025

At this year’s International Broadcasting Convention (IBC) in Amsterdam, Amazon Web Services (AWS) will showcase how its latest innovations are helping customers: speed up how they create content, reduce costs with as they connect workflows, and maximize the value of their content while they captivate audiences. IBC 2025 will also serve as a moment to […]

Reuters and AWS demonstrate next-generation news distribution at IBC 2025

News organizations and broadcasters face more pressure than ever to capture, verify, and distribute real-time access to breaking news all day, every day to global viewers across a range of platforms and device types. In a next-generation activation at the International Broadcasting Convention (IBC) 2025, Reuters and Amazon Web Services (AWS) will demonstrate live content […]

EngineLab drives a new era of cloud-based content production with AWS

In a rapidly evolving media and entertainment landscape, agility and scalability are essential. As studios navigate industry volatility and increasingly distributed creative teams, cloud-based workflows are no longer a futuristic concept—they’re a competitive advantage. The founders of EngineLab, which launched early 2025, recognized the growing need for industry-specific expertise in cloud transformation for studios. Now, […]

5 ways Prime Video improves the viewing experience with generative AI on AWS

When it comes to streaming, audiences have a wide selection at their fingertips. With so many options available to customers, a key differentiator when considering where to watch content is often the user experience. Prime Video continuously strives to provide the best streaming experience possible, from helping customers find the perfect movie (or the next […]