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Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
MelroseMAC Wins Avid Top Video Reseller Award in the Americas for 2024
HOLLYWOOD, Calif., May 01, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MelroseMAC, a division of MelroseINC, a premier technology solutions provider, has once again been recognized by Avid Technology, receiving the prestigious 2024 Avid Top Video Reseller Award in the Americas. This honor highlights MelroseMAC's ongoing excellence in sales, marketing, and customer support for Avid's industry-leading video products and services, including control surfaces, audio interfaces, and professional-grade software. Presented annually to top-performing resellers across the Americas, Europe, and Asia, the award underscores the critical role partners like MelroseMAC play in delivering world-class solutions to media, entertainment, and production professionals. With a proven track record of service, innovation, and client success, MelroseMAC stands as a trusted partner for teams navigating the ever-evolving digital production landscape. "We're thrilled and deeply honored to receive this award from Avid once again," said Sandy Nasseri, MelroseINC, CEO. "This recognition reflects the heart and consistent work ethic of our team. Innovation thrives when people come together with purpose, and we're proud to be part of that journey. This award is a testament to the strong partnerships we've built and continue to foster with the Avid team." Avid's leadership echoed this sentiment, highlighting MelroseMAC's significant contributions to the industry and the strength of their partnership spanning more than a decade. "We are proud to recognize MelroseMAC as the winner of Avid's Top Video Reseller Americas Award for 2024. Their exceptional dedication, deep industry expertise, and consistent commitment to delivering outstanding solutions set them apart. On behalf of all of us at Avid, I extend my congratulations to the entire MelroseMAC team on this well-earned recognition," said Wellford Dillard, Chief Executive Officer, Avid. The award was presented to Nasseri and team in April during the 2025 National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show in Las Vegas. MelroseMAC's recognition by Avid continues a longstanding tradition of excellence. With multiple Avid Top Reseller awards to its credit, the company remains at the forefront of empowering creators with cutting-edge solutions and personalized support. Whether outfitting post-production facilities or advising on the latest workflows, MelroseMAC is committed to equipping clients with the tools they need to elevate storytelling and drive creative success. For more information on MelroseMAC and its offerings, please visit: About MelroseMAC Founded in 2003, MelroseMAC, a division of MelroseINC, has been continuously dedicated to providing comprehensive systems integration services to a varied clientele in the tech, video, film, life sciences and defense industries. As a woman-owned technology reseller and systems integrator, MelroseINC offers end-to-end technology solutions designed to meet the diverse needs of its clients, from data storage and content creation to asset management and solutions. View source version on Contacts For more information, please contact:Maritza PuelloMaritzapuello3609@ 646-450-4178
Al Etihad
10-04-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
Abdulla Al Hamed reviews global media, tech trends at NAB Show 2025 in Las Vegas
10 Apr 2025 20:51 LAS VEGAS (WAM) Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of the National Media Office and Chairman of the UAE Media Council reviewed the latest global trends in the media, entertainment, telecommunications, and transformative technologies sectors during his visit to the annual NAB Show 2025, the ultimate destination for media, entertainment, and technology annual event is organised by the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) and held at the Las Vegas Convention Centre in the United States of America from April visit aimed to strengthen international partnerships and explore the latest technological advancements and digital solutions, with the goal of equipping the UAE's media ecosystem with cutting-edge technologies and advanced applications that reinforce the UAE's global leadership in the media the event, Abdulla Al Hamed met with Curtis LeGeyt, President and CEO of the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB); Karen Chupka, General Manager and Executive Vice President, of NAB; and Renard Jenkins, President and CEO of I2A2 Technologies, Labs and Studios. These meetings took place on the sidelines of the NAB Show discussions focused on enhancing cooperation between the Building Responsible Information, Dialogue, and Global Exchange (Bridge) platform and the NAB, as well as with the NAB Show itself. Abdulla Al Hamed emphasised the importance of such collaboration in opening new horizons for knowledge exchange and content development that aligns with the rapidly evolving global media meetings also explored potential partnerships in media innovation, digital transformation, and boosting technological capabilities in content production and distribution. Further discussions addressed the adoption of artificial intelligence and advanced analytics in the development of modern media infrastructure. Additionally, Abdulla Al Hamed toured several pavilions participating in the NAB Show 2025, where he reviewed the latest software, equipment, and technologies related to media, publishing, production, broadcasting, and advanced AI applications.
Associated Press
10-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Arcitecta Wins 2025 NAB Show Product of the Year Award
NAB 2025 — Arcitecta, a creative and innovative data management software company, today announced that its Mediaflux® Real-Time is an Asset Management and Playout winner in the 2025 NAB Show Product of the Year Awards. This official awards program recognizes some of the most significant and promising new products and technologies showcased by exhibitors at the NAB Show. Ideal for live sports, broadcast, hybrid production environments and more, Arcitecta's Mediaflux Real-Time provides unparalleled production workflow speed, flexibility and efficiency gains. It supports real-time editing, removes workflow bottlenecks and enhances remote collaboration, enabling faster content delivery and seamless media management. By eliminating bottlenecks and delays, Mediaflux Real-Time empowers teams to work faster and smarter, delivering powerful capabilities: Edit anywhere: No longer tethered to event locations, editors can access growing files from any site, enabling real-time collaboration across multiple locations. Fast turnaround: Remote editors can create highlight reels or edit live footage almost instantly, dramatically cutting post-production time. Smoother workflows: Content can be played back in real-time across sites and be reviewed as it is rendered, ensuring faster workflows and higher productivity. 'NAB is proud to recognize the industry's top work driving a remarkable range of solutions opening new frontiers and shaping the future of content creation, distribution and monetization,' said Eric Trabb, senior vice president and chief customer success officer at NAB. 'Congratulations to Arcitecta on earning the 2025 NAB Show Product of the Year Award for its Mediaflux Real-Time — a breakthrough solution transforming a pivotal stage of the content lifecycle and empowering storytellers to meet today's challenges while shaping the future of media.' NAB Show Product of the Year Award Winners were selected by a panel of industry experts in 16 categories and announced in a live awards ceremony at NAB Show on April 8. About Arcitecta Arcitecta has been building the industry's best data management platforms since the dawn of the data age. Today, Arcitecta is transforming data management and backup with Mediaflux, a rich end-to-end data fabric that simplifies data-intensive workflows in petabyte-scale environments to improve business and research outcomes. Mediaflux unifies data management processes into a single platform, simplifying the administration of massive data sets and allowing world leaders to solve some of the most challenging problems on the planet. For more, visit About NAB The National Association of Broadcasters is the premier advocacy association for America's broadcasters. NAB advances radio and television interests in legislative, regulatory and public affairs. Through advocacy, education and innovation, NAB enables broadcasters to best serve their communities, strengthen their businesses and seize new opportunities in the digital age. Learn more at About NAB Show NAB Show is the preeminent conference and exhibition driving the evolution of broadcast, media and entertainment, held April 5-9, 2025 (Exhibits April 6-9) in Las Vegas. Produced by the National Association of Broadcasters, NAB Show is the ultimate marketplace for next-generation technology inspiring superior audio and video experiences. From creation to consumption, across multiple platforms, NAB Show is where global visionaries convene to bring content to life in new and exciting ways. Learn more at ©2025 Arcitecta, Inc. All rights reserved. [email protected] US/EMEA Media Inquiries: IGNITE Consulting Meredith Bagnulo, +1 303-513-7494 Denise Nelson, +1 925-858-5198 Australia/APAC Media Inquiries: Emily King, Arcitecta Marketing and Communications +61 434 255 022 KEYWORD: UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA NEVADA SOURCE: Arcitecta, Inc. Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 04/10/2025 07:55 AM/DISC: 04/10/2025 07:55 AM
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez Sounds Alarm Over Trump Administration's ‘Absolute Pattern of Censorship and Control'
FCC commissioner Anna M. Gomez warned broadcasters of her grave concerns over what she sees as a 'disturbing' pattern of efforts by the Trump administration to impose politically motivated controls over news media outlets. Gomez spoke with urgency Monday during a Q&A session held at the National Association of Broadcasters conference in Las Vegas. More from Variety Academy President Janet Yang Urges Preservation of 'Human Authorship' in the AI Era Skydance-Paramount Merger Agreement, Which Is Still Pending FCC Approval, Extended for 90 Days NAB: American Cinema Editors Launches ACE Education Experience With Netflix 'My alarm over what we are seeing today is so high right now that I will not stop speaking out because I have to. I cannot allow this to continue without raising alarm bells. And I really hope I'm not alone in doing that,' Gomez said in a moderated conversation with Wall Street Journal reporter Joe Flint and Q&A with conference delegates. Topics included DEI policy regulations for private companies, following the FCC's recent moves to open investigations into companies including Disney and ABC. 'If we are going to get into the business of policing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion practices, I want to see where in the statute we have authority to do so,' she asserted. Describing this as 'harassment,' she added, 'when you see companies capitulating, that is the end goal.' She viewed investigations into and public broadcasters such as NPR and PBS as a 'fishing expedition to find a reason to tell Congress to defund public broadcasting. I don't think it's really because there was any evidence of any wrongdoing whatsoever. … I worry that this is about shutting down voices.' The FCC is also in a charged battle with CBS News over its investigation of politically charged 'news distortion' complaint against CBS' New York flagship station related to '60 Minutes' ' interview broadcast last October with then presidential candidate Kamala Harris. During the session, Gomez reminded delegates that the FCC is an independent agency created by Congress. 'It is important that we are seen as an expert agency that is driven by technological decisions in the public interest and not controlled by a political agenda,' she said. 'It is particularly important for media regulation, which is why we were set up as an independent agency a long time ago, because there were fears of the type of interference that you are now seeing today from the White House down with media, whether it's our broadcasters, public media and internet platforms, all in the attempt to control speech.' She elaborated, 'not only have we seen the actions against the broadcasters for editorial decisions that this administration doesn't like. We've seen this administration, throughout the administration, threaten tech companies for their moderation practices to give consumers an environment that they want and to fast check this information. … it is an absolute pattern of censorship and control. If we let them do this, it will be to the harm of this country.' FCC Chairman Brendan Carr was appointed by President Trump and assumed the role in January. Gomez, who will soon be the only Democrat on the commission as Geoffrey Stark has announced that he will step down this spring, was the only commissioner to attend the convention, something the NAB attributed to federal employee travel suspensions. 'I felt it was important enough for me to come to meet with broadcasters and to speak, and so I self funded,' Gomez responded when asked about her participation, receiving applause. On the current FCC dynamic, Gomez said, 'Chairman Carr cares very deeply about ensuring that he collaborates well with other commissioners and the commission. I realize that I have been very passionate in my concerns about what the FCC is doing, but on a personal level, he and I actually work very well together.' She added, 'I would really love to see the commission pivot away from these culture wars, from these areas that are outside of our statutory agreement, and focus on our core mission, which we can do on a bipartisan basis.' Asked to looking ahead, Gomez restated her concerns and shared a call to action. 'That level of control and censorship is really terrifying, so I'm afraid of where we're going to be in two years if we allow it to continue.' She urged those that can, to 'continue to speak up and hold their ground.' 'I can imagine that there is a chilling effect at play here, where whoever speaks up is going to be targeted,' she continued, adding, 'sticking your neck is not not the easiest thing to do. But I would hope that if they are targeted, that they, in fact, think about the repercussions on our democracy.' Gomez, a Democrat, was appointed to the FCC in 2023. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week What's Coming to Disney+ in April 2025 The Best Celebrity Memoirs to Read This Year: From Chelsea Handler to Anthony Hopkins
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Stephen A. Smith says he's strongly considering presidential run, has been approached by politicians
Sports commentator Stephen A. Smith declared that he is considering running for office in the next few years if he believes he can win. Smith has risen to fame as a bombastic commentator in the realms of sports and politics. Previously, he denied he would ever run for president, saying recent chatter about doing so only took off due to Democrats' desperation for a leader. However, the ESPN host spoke at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) convention in Las Vegas on Monday, where he stated that recent events have changed his mind. He posted a link to a story on his comments on X and said, "Time to stop messing around. Life is great. Especially at ESPN/Disney. Hate the thought of being a politician. But sick of this mess. So I'm officially leaving all doors open." Stephen A. Smith Regrets Backing Vp Harris, 'Open' To Voting Gop: 'Not Interested' In The 'Fear Mongering' "Over the last few weeks, I've had no choice but to get more serious about it," he said at the NAB event. "I've been approached by people on Capitol Hill. I've been approached by people who are elected officials in office, whether it's governors or mayors or what have you. People have legitimately, seriously, asked me about it." He went on to repeat that while he does not want to become a politician, he will run for office if he thinks he has a viable path to victory. Read On The Fox News App "I have no desire to be a politician. My life is [going] pretty well, but I've decided that I'm no longer going to close that door," he said. "I'm gonna keep my options open. I'm going to entertain the possibility." Speaking of the future, Smith suggested, "If it comes in late 2026, 2027, where I look at this country and think it's an absolute mess and there's legitimate reason to believe - whether it's via exploratory committees or anything else - that I indeed have a legitimate shot to win the presidency of the United States. I am not going to rule it out, and I'm not playing." According to Forbes, he also reportedly derided politicians, saying, "I personally perceive politicians being professional beggars. You always have your hand out and people need something in return." But even so, he said that as more and more people have urged him to become one "over the last few weeks, I had to get a little more serious about it." Smith noted he would need to "hunker down for a couple of months" to study the various issues, but said he would look forward to debates. Click Here For More Coverage Of Media And Culture "Imagine me on a debate stage with these people, these politicians," Forbes quoted Smith as saying. This is what I do for a living. I am not a politician. I don't have a political record for them to lean on. I can challenge what you literally say [as politicians]. They would all know more than me at this particular time, but they have a record to address." "They better hope I'm not interested, I'll tell you that much," he added. "I don't like any of [the prospective 2028 candidates] right now."Original article source: Stephen A. Smith says he's strongly considering presidential run, has been approached by politicians
