AWS for M&E Blog
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Ticketmaster optimizes add-on offers for fans with a unified, serverless data stream powered by AWS
For avid enthusiasts, seeing their favorite team, performer, or celebrity in person is the ultimate thrill. The journey to these experiences almost always begins with an online ticket purchase, and this is where Ticketmaster, the global ticket marketplace, delivers on its mission of creating seamless, personalized experiences that connect fans with the events and services […]
Video summarization with AWS artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) services
Publishers and broadcasters recognize that short video clips are effective in gaining attention from younger viewers, many of whom are enthusiasts of short form content on platforms like TikTok. If companies in traditional M&E industries can efficiently generate short video clips from original content and distribute them across various social media platforms such as Facebook, […]
How FOX teamed up with AWS for AI-powered highlights
Groundbreaking Recap Feature, Catch Up With Highlights, Built with HAQM Media Replay Engine (MRE) With the digitization and continued advancement of broadcast delivery technology, sports fans have come to expect a dynamic viewing experience. Whether streaming a game live or recording to view on-demand, audiences are increasingly looking for standout elements in the coverage of […]
IMT builds a modern infrastructure for the Seattle Kraken in time for game day
When the National Hockey League (NHL) announced its expansion into Seattle, local hockey fans were excited to get the chance to root for their first home team. The newly formed Seattle Kraken (Kraken) knew they had a unique chance to build a foundation for decades of fan engagement as they prepared for the 2021–2022 season. […]
Sky Italia improves performance, lowers costs 84 percent by insourcing its voting platform for live TV productions with AWS
Sky Italia is one of Europe’s leading media and entertainment companies and the largest pay TV provider in Italy. One of the biggest draws to the service is “X-Factor,” the award-winning TV music competition. A key part of the show is that the home viewing audience votes for their favorite performers, with the results tabulated […]
Part 1: Build powerful news stories with historical context using machine learning
Introduction The expansive and ongoing market penetration of broadband services and mobility devices has triggered exponential demand for content across the globe. News content is no exception, with steady growth in the number of players in the news business. User generated content (UGC) on social media platforms is also a strong disruptor. At times, breaking […]
Digital business platform elopage adds live shopping feature with HAQM IVS
The bar for online shopping experiences continues to rise as modern shoppers have come to expect more when making purchase decisions. In regards to digital goods, Germany-based SaaS platform elopage provides turnkey solutions that give creators, influencers, freelancers and SMBs a one-stop shop to run their virtual businesses. Established in 2015, the company enables entrepreneurs […]
WIND Hellas relies on AWS for scalable capacity
Watch now: WIND Hellas relies on AWS for scalable capacity The third largest telecommunications provider in Greece, WIND Hellas delivers 4G and 5G mobile services, fiber connections, and IT services to more than three million residential, business, and public sector customers. The company started using AWS with the launch of its WIND Vision pay TV […]
AWS is How: The Globe and Mail delivers personalized news content recommendations
In the information age, it seems like there’s an unending amount of digital media online. With millions of forums, blogs, and gossip sites permeating the internet, you want to be certain that the news sources you trust are relevant, reliable, and accurate. Since 1844, The Globe and Mail (The Globe) has covered business, politics, sports, […]
Guest post: Modernizing NASCAR’s multi-PB media archive at speed with AWS Storage
The sanctioning body for American auto racing, the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) has amassed a vast content library of video, audio, and image assets since it was founded in 1948. Each year, its archive continues to grow by 1.5 PB – 2 PB of data, making managing its legacy LTO tape storage unwieldy. […]