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Category: Broadcast

Cosm scales high-resolution Shared Reality experiences with AWS

Consumer appetite for live entertainment is stronger than ever. From concerts to sporting events, the bar for audience expectations continues to go up, with Shared Reality emerging as an exciting new way to engage with content. Cosm is a leading pioneer in reimagining how fans can experience entertainment, with 8K and higher resolution programming uniquely […]

How the NBA and AWS built an AI system to measure what actually wins basketball games

Traditional basketball statistics capture what happened—points, rebounds, assists—but miss the context that determines game outcomes. A missed shot that draws three defenders and creates an open corner three-pointer generates zero points for the passer in the box score yet fundamentally shifts win probability. A rebound is a rebound in the box score, whether it’s a […]

Warner Bros. Discovery reinvents linear television advertising with AWS

When brands run ads during linear free-to-air (FTA) broadcasts, they can loosely target messages based on a program’s viewer demographics, but they’re generally casting a wide net. There’s limited visibility into whether they’re reaching the intended audience and if the message engages the viewer. Committed to shaking up the status quo, the Warner Bros. Discovery […]

Agentic AI headlines AWS re:Invent 2025 across Media and Entertainment

Agentic AI is rapidly reshaping workloads across industries and is taking center stage at Amazon Web Services (AWS) re:Invent conference this year. In media and entertainment (M&E), AI is accelerating workflows, unlocking new capabilities, and transforming how content is created, captured, and delivered. In advertising, AI is empowering companies and brands to engage audiences and […]

France Télévisions transformed Paris 2024 Olympic Games advertising using AWS

In the dynamic world of sports broadcasting, a subtle revolution was unfolding behind the scenes during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. While millions of viewers watched the athletes’ feats on their screens, few suspected the technological mastery at play behind the curtain. Drawing on its legacy of innovation since the first Olympic broadcasts in 1960, […]

France Télévisions prepared for 2024 Olympic Games with AWS Countdown Premium

The Paris 2024 Olympic Games represented much more than a sporting celebration—they marked a revolution in how global events are broadcast and monetized. France Télévisions, with its heritage of over 60 years of Olympic coverage, partnered with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to tackle this unprecedented technological challenge, leveraging the AWS Countdown program to ensure optimal […]

ETS-Wheebox enhances online exam security with Amazon IVS real-time streaming

In today’s connected world, many tasks previously accomplished in-person are now done remotely over the internet, from education and training, to work and medical appointments. Offering a secure platform for online exam administration, education technology provider Educational Testing Service (ETS)-Wheebox supports nearly three million exams each year and is growing fast. With an infrastructure built […]

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 […]

CBC/Radio-Canada documents video authenticity with Content Credentials on AWS

The CBC/Radio-Canada is Canada’s national public broadcaster, providing a range of programming through its websites, streaming services, podcasts, television and radio. With the rising danger of AI-created deepfakes and the erosion of trust in media, CBC/Radio-Canada needed a way to demonstrate the authenticity of its videos to maintain the confidence of the Canadian public. The […]

Real-time storytelling: The AWS architecture behind Formula 1® Track Pulse

On a FORMULA 1® (F1) race day, broadcasts face a significant challenge: identifying the most impactful stories for fans amidst the complex, fast-paced action on the track. F1 cars generate 1.1 million telemetry data points every second, from 300 sensors on each of the 20 race cars. Helping production teams quickly pinpoint and narrate the […]