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    The 2020 NFL Draft was a massive victory for live production under very unique conditions

    Based on the all-time record viewership and the rapturous reactions from those who watched the NFL draft, the final product was a massive (and safe) success!
    By Michael Darer Read "The 2020 NFL Draft was a massive victory for live production under very unique conditions" post
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    What COVID-19 and the 2007 Writers Strike have in common

    M&E is an immensely dynamic industry, and the most successful enterprises within it have always proven themselves to be adaptable, flexible, and unafraid to think outside the box. Examples of disruption in the past — such as the 2007-2008 Writers Strike — offer a valuable handbook to how to approach moments of uncertainty.
    By Michael Darer Read "What COVID-19 and the 2007 Writers Strike have in common" post
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    rsync may work for some, but not for M&E

    We catalogued exactly what makes rsync such an insufficient file transfer solution in the modern media landscape, and the results are worth considering. Despite a well-deserved reputation as a helpful tool for certain industries, rsync simply doesn’t meet the needs of M&E specifically.
    By Michael Darer Read "rsync may work for some, but not for M&E" post
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    For Esports, COVID-19 is far from ‘game over’

    Esports — with its democratic production models, vast and diverse offerings, and a passionate and vocal fanbase extremely tapped into social media — is an incredible opportunity for media organizations who recognize the need to be creative, flexible, and vigilant under COVID-19.
    By Meg Cater Read "For Esports, COVID-19 is far from ‘game over’" post
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    Signiant incorpora a Juan Pablo Garza, veterano de la industria de los medios de comunicación, para liderar la expansión en América Latina

    Tras registrar un crecimiento récord durante varios años consecutivos y un aumento masivo de la demanda mundial de sus productos inteligentes de transferencia de archivos, Signiant se complace en anunciar el nombramiento de JP Garza para liderar la expansión de la compañía en América Latina.
    By Jon Finegold Read "Signiant incorpora a Juan Pablo Garza, veterano de la industria de los medios de comunicación, para liderar la expansión en América Latina" post
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    What’s New in Jet — March 2020

    Signiant is excited to introduce the latest Jet updates: improvements to Job configuration, searching files, and Jet APIs.
    By Rick Clarkson Read "What’s New in Jet — March 2020" post
  • In a hotel room, a laptop on a table next to a phone, wallet, sunglasses and camera equipment.
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    Will COVID-19 change the way we work — forever?

    From Signiant and the DPP: The impact of the Coronavirus pandemic on the media industry – like all industries – is huge and unprecedented. One of the most immediate impacts is the need for almost every company to adopt remote working, using cloud-based tools.
    By Chris Fournelle Read "Will COVID-19 change the way we work — forever?" post
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    Streaming under COVID-19: a changing landscape

    Ultimately, it goes without saying that COVID-19 has changed a great deal in the life of people all around the world, exposing infrastructure shortcomings and pushing industries into precarious and transformative positions. Streaming has played a major role in this.
    By Michael Darer Read "Streaming under COVID-19: a changing landscape" post
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    Now you’re speaking my language: localization, dubbing, and file movement

    Agility and adaptability in localization swiftly become an even bigger part of a supply chain when that supply chain encompasses international partnerships and multiple versions of a given piece of media that will need to be crafted, tailored, and distributed.
    By Michael Darer Read "Now you’re speaking my language: localization, dubbing, and file movement" post
  • A man working from his home. He has a computer and a laptop on his desk.
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    Is your company prepared to work remotely?

    Any industry as vast as M&E is relatively unpredictable, and the surrounding unpredictable world only makes it more so. However with remote access, media businesses remain prepared for any disruption that may come their way —whether it’s coronavirus or (hopefully) something less severe.
    By Jon Finegold Read "Is your company prepared to work remotely?" post