Category: Generative AI

The media and entertainment (M&E) industry is experiencing extensive transformation, driven by evolving consumer expectations, the rise of competing streaming platforms, and the increasing importance of data-driven insights. As content libraries continue to grow, many media organizations recognize the need to migrate valuable legacy assets to the cloud. By doing so, they unlock opportunities to […]

PGA TOUR harnesses generative AI for real-time, contextualized play-by-play commentary, enhancing fan engagement across multiple channels and languages.

This post was co-authored by Chris McGuire, SVP Products, ThinkAnalytics. ThinkAnalytics is an AWS ISV Partner specializing in personalized content discovery, metadata, viewer insight, and targeted advertising for media and entertainment. ThinkAnalytics offers tools for AI-powered content recommendations, channel creation, and scheduling. Major broadcasters and streaming services around the world use the company’s products. At […]

Many football (or soccer, in the United States) fans follow teams and leagues from around the world, regardless of their native country or continent. What truly matters is their love for the game and their devotion to specific teams or players abroad. However, fans may encounter difficulty accessing live game updates for their favorite foreign team, […]

Overview Contextual advertising matches advertisements to the content a user consumes, creating a personalized advertising experience. It involves three key players: publishers (website or content owners), advertisers, and consumers. Publishers provide the platform and content, while advertisers create contextually tailored ads. Consumers engage with the content, and relevant ads display based on context. A challenge […]

AWS customers reveal generative AI-powered technologies at Cannes Lions, debut data privacy advancements The advertising and marketing industry is no stranger to rapid transformation. At the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity June 17—21, thousands of advertising, marketing, and media and entertainment professionals from around the world come together to celebrate innovative work and discuss […]

Media and entertainment (M&E) companies have experienced rapid change in recent years, driven by the accelerated adoption of new viewing platforms, changing consumer behavior, and evolving business models. M&E organizations recognize the need for data-driven advertising and increasingly focus on monetizing content while containing costs. At the same time, the more things change, the more […]

The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity brings together thousands of advertising, marketing, and media and entertainment (M&E) professionals from around the world. This year, the event kicks off on June 17. Amazon returns to Cannes Lions with a new look for the Amazon Port: “A’Maison: The House of Amazon”, which draws inspiration from the […]

This year, Amazon Web Services (AWS) debuts the first-ever generative AI-inspired trophy at the FORMULA 1 AWS GRAND PRIX DU CANADA 2024 June 7 – 9 in Montreal, Canada. AWS designers and marketers collaborated with FORMULA 1 (F1) and the AWS Generative AI Innovation Center to explore trophy designs that capture the elegance of F1 […]

At the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show 2024, held annually in Las Vegas, Nevada, generative artificial intelligence (AI) was a prevailing theme—from technology demonstrations to speaking sessions, interactive installations, and more. On the NAB Main Stage, Thursday Night Football’s Kaylee Hartung led a lively generative AI-focused session comprising panelists Amazon Web Services (AWS) Vice President of AI Products Dr. Matt Wood, AWS Global Leader of Strategic Business Development for Sports Julie Souza, NFL Deputy CIO Aaron Amendolia, and PGA TOUR Senior Vice President of Digital Operations Scott Gutterman.