Sports Graphics Forum 2026: AE Live 'S Stuart Coles on Data for Storytelling and Multi-Feed GFX
Stuart Coles of AE Live explained how the company is leveraging data to transform sports graphics storytelling. The discussion centered on AE Live’s proprietary Etha platform, which pulls statistics from multiple providers and feeds them into on‑screen graphics, virtual studios, and augmented‑reality experiences. Coles highlighted several strategic moves: multi‑feed workflows that let broadcasters tailor content for different audience segments, live‑data pipelines that move beyond pre‑game analysis, and a shift to cloud‑based HTML graphics that cut hardware costs and accelerate deployment. The new Aero product exemplifies this, enabling rapid spin‑up of customized feeds for major rights holders. Concrete examples included the Nickelodeon‑styled kids broadcast for the Super Bowl and other high‑profile events, demonstrating how playful, data‑rich graphics can attract younger viewers. He also noted that brands now demand more than static logos—they want predictive data visualizations that deepen engagement and justify higher sponsorship spend. The broader implication is a more agile, data‑driven graphics ecosystem where broadcasters can personalize experiences, unlock new revenue streams, and stay competitive as virtual studio technology and audience fragmentation evolve.
Sports Graphics Forum 2026: BBC Sport's John Murphy Talks AR
John Murphy of BBC Sport explained that augmented‑reality (AR) graphics have moved beyond early technical hurdles and are now a routine part of broadcast workflows, with the real challenge being how to make them editorially compelling rather than mere visual...
NAB 2026: Thomas Riedel Discusses ARRI Acquisition
At NAB 2026, Thomas Riedel outlined the recent acquisition of ARRI, a century‑old camera brand, by his firm. He traced the deal’s origin to a shareholder search for a new home, which he entered nine months ago, setting the transaction...
NAB 2026: In Conversation with InSync CEO James Taylor
At the SPG Chairman’s Forum in Las Vegas, InSync CEO James Taylor discussed the themes he expects to dominate NAB 2026, highlighting software‑defined networking, AI, and the ongoing migration from SDI to IP 2110 as the key industry drivers. Taylor explained...
Sponsor Interview: Grass Valley's Ian Fletcher
In this sponsor interview, Grass Valley CTO Ian Fletcher explains two emerging broadcast standards—Dynamic Media Facility (DMF) and Media Exchange Layer (MXL)—and how they are reshaping production workflows. DMF treats a broadcast plant as a software‑defined environment, using containerization and...
Sponsor Interview: BBright's Guillaume Arthuis
In a sponsor interview at NAB, Bbrite founder Guillaume Arthuis explains how the broadcast industry’s shift to IP has progressed from experimental to operational reality. He notes that the conversation in 2026 is no longer about feasibility but about achieving...
Milano Cortina 2026: Norwegianizing Content at the Winter Olympics
The video discusses how Norway’s broadcaster plans to “Norwegianize” coverage of the Milano‑Cortina 2026 Winter Games, ensuring the feed resonates with domestic viewers. The team will prioritize Norwegian athletes, overriding the standard OBS signal to replace Italian or other foreign footage...
Milano Cortina 2026: XR and AR Studio Experiments at NRK #sportsbroadcasting #WinterSports
The video showcases NRK’s experimental use of extended reality (XR) and augmented reality (AR) technologies in preparation for the Milano‑Cortina 2026 Winter Games. Partnering with the tech firm Pixeltope, the broadcaster installed a hybrid studio that blends conventional sets with...
Winters Sports Forum 2026: Case Study of the Norwegian National Cross-Country Ski Championships
The panel at the Winters Sports Forum dissected how Norway’s National Cross‑Country Ski Championships were produced remotely from NEP’s Oslo facility. Organizers moved the event from Harstad to Lillehammer due to weather, but the remote workflow remained unchanged: on‑site camera...
SVG Europe Audio: AI Forum – Localising Global Broadcasts
The AI Audio Forum hosted by SVG Europe focused on localising global broadcasts in light of the European Accessibility Act (EAA), which becomes enforceable in 2025. Panelists from Dolby, Syncwords, Signaps, MOI and other firms discussed how broadcasters must now...
Winter Sports Forum 2026: NEP's Martin Stewart on NEP Platform, and a Landmark Year for the Company
The Winter Sports Forum 2026 featured NEP chief executive Martin Stewart unveiling the company’s new NEP Platform, a software‑based orchestration system designed to manage hybrid media infrastructures. The announcement coincides with NEP’s 40th anniversary and a packed slate of high‑profile...
Winter Sports Forum 2026: Appear Talks Winter Olympics and Live Production over the Public Internet
The Winter Sports Forum 2026 in Oslo highlighted a growing trend: using the public internet for live‑sports remote production. Representatives from Appear and AIA explained how their infrastructure will support the upcoming event in northern Norway, with NEP handling centralized...