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M&E and Sports at re:Invent 2023

From the Rec Center at Mandalay Bay to the AWS for Industries Pavilion at the Venetian, the influence of Media & Entertainment (M&E), and Sports was readily apparent at AWS re:Invent 2023. Held November 27 – December 1 in Las Vegas, the annual AWS event welcomed attendees from around the world to learn from AWS […]

Automate media content filtering with AWS

The recent boom of content creation and creators led by the growth of social media platforms has elevated the need for effective and automated content moderation tools. One area of particular concern is the detection and removal of inappropriate language from video content. In this blog post, we demonstrate a solution to automate inappropriate language […]

Streaming Success: AWS empowers the LATAM Media and Entertainment Industry at Nextv Mexico Conference

With a total population of 660 million and $6 trillion in GDP, Latin America is a fast-growing region that is also home to some of the heaviest internet users in the world – Brazil clocks in with 9.3 hours of average daily usage and Mexico with 7.8 hours per day, compared to 7 hours per […]

IMG ARENA predicts golfer performance with Amazon SageMaker

In an era of advanced analytics, fans of professional sports expect more than subjective commentary as part of the viewing experience. They seek data-driven insights, which is where company IMG ARENA (IMGA) excels. Harnessing the power of official sports data to deliver fan-centric experiences, IMGA has helped rights holders, the media, and betting industries offer […]

Drive personalized ad experiences with Harmonic VOS360 SaaS on AWS

This blog is co-authored by Tong Yu Senior Director, Harmonic. Gone are the days of a one-size-fits-all viewer experience. Viewers expect personalized experiences that fit their unique tastes and preferences. As the stakes to maintain audiences continue to rise, industries are embracing innovative technologies such as Harmonic VOS360 Ad SaaS, which was recently showcased on […]

Vision Media stays ahead of the curve with cloud innovation enabled by AWS

For Vision Media, necessity is truly the mother of invention; the company’s media and entertainment (M&E) roots date back to the 1980s when it started delivering studio scripts. 30 years later, the company has innovated continually to accommodate industry shifts, a strategy that’s made Vision Media a dominant force in the digital film, TV, streaming, […]

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 monetization with Amazon IVS

Live video streaming is increasing globally, and more companies now offer this interactive format to users across a multitude of industries. According to Statistita, online video recorded an audience reach of around 92 percent among internet users worldwide in the first quarter of 2023. Amazon Interactive Video Service (Amazon IVS), a managed service that enables […]

M&E and Sports programming highlights at re:Invent 2023

Each year, thousands of attendees from around the world come to Las Vegas for AWS re:Invent. The Amazon Web Services (AWS) event offers an expansive array of presentations, panel discussions, hands-on learning sessions, networking opportunities, and more. To help attendees navigate relevant sessions and events, the AWS for Media and Entertainment (M&E) team has created […]

The Wheelchair Football Association to help FIPFA stream 2023 Powerchair Football World Cup with AWS

Inclusivity, camaraderie, and opportunity collide with fierce competition in powerchair football. This month, the sport’s most talented athletes are gearing up for the 2023 FIPFA Powerchair Football World Cup, which takes place October 15-20, 2023, in Sydney, Australia. For athletes and fans who can’t attend, FIPFA will deliver five days of live and on-demand video […]