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Category: Data Science & Analytics for Media

Dynamic FAST channels powered by Amazon Bedrock

In today’s streaming landscape, personalization and an enhanced user experience are paramount. This walk-through proposes a dynamic Free Ad-supported Streaming Television (FAST) channels solution integrated with generative AI to enrich the user experience. This solution achieves personalization based on targets, segments and any other information related to the user. By delivering personalized content, FAST channels […]

Beyond the box score: AWS and NFL AI-powered Tackle Analysis

Picture one of the most anticipated matchups of the NFL football season with the clock winding down. The quarterback hands off the football to the running back, who is met by a wall of defenders at the line of scrimmage. In this moment, it’s unclear if the running back will evade a tackle and make […]

A new take on tackling: NFL Next Gen Stats and AWS bring data to the gridiron

In the high-stakes world of professional football, every fraction of a second counts. A defender’s split-second decision can be the difference between a game-changing tackle and a touchdown. For years, the National Football League (NFL) has sought to quantify these crucial moments, but the complexity of measuring the different factors contributing to a made or […]

AWS to highlight generative AI, cloud advancements at IBC 2024

With the annual International Broadcasting Convention (IBC) around the corner, Amazon Web Services (AWS) is gearing up to showcase the latest media & entertainment (M&E) innovations from artificial intelligence (AI) to live cloud production solutions. In addition to hosting meetings and demos in its double-decker stand (5.C90) in Hall 5 at the RAI from September […]

PGA TOUR automates play-by-play commentary with Amazon Bedrock

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

Unleash the power of AI rendering on AWS to save time and cost

In the realm of 3D animation and visual effects, rendering is a crucial yet computationally demanding process. The intricate details and high resolutions required for stunning visuals often lead to exorbitant rendering times and costs. As the demand for high-quality computer-generated imagery (CGI) rises across industries, traditional brute-force rendering approaches strain hardware resources and energy […]

Inside the NFL’s innovative fan data platform powered by AWS

Discover how the NFL uses AWS technology to transform fan engagement, offering personalized experiences and real-time insights through a cutting-edge data platform. When Paul Ballew became Chief Data & Analytics Officer at the National Football League (NFL) in 2021, one of his key priorities was to develop a unified view of the League’s fans across […]

Revolutionizing fan engagement: Bundesliga generative AI-powered live commentary

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, […]

Media2Cloud on AWS Guidance: Scene and ad-break detection and contextual understanding for advertising using generative AI

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 […]

Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment gains an edge with an assist from AWS

This blog is co-authored by William Reyes, Data Engineer, MLSE, Sport Performance Lab. How MLSE developed a cloud-based rapid prototyping solution to reduce time-to-insight In the dynamic world of professional sports, analytics and data-driven decision-making offer competitive advantage to sports teams and leagues. New avenues for competitive advantage have emerged as the varieties of performance […]