AP launches next-generation live video exchange newsgathering platform

All billing is handled by AP, eliminating the need to set up ad hoc payments and guaranteeing that service providers are paid promptly by a single and reliable entity.

Paul Shanley, director of business development and partnerships at AP, said: AP Live Community builds on APs expertise in live video coverage through our Global Media Services, giving news organizations, broadcasters, digital publishers and corporate users of live video content the ability to commission unique live video coverage worldwide.

Helen Duponselle of Belgiums VTM Nieuws, said: Our experience using AP Live Community was very good. As a means of improving our ability to produce and publish live video content, AP Live Community will be a very powerful tool.

David Yakov, vice president for business development at LiveU, said: "We are proud to cooperate with AP on this innovative operation, serving the ever-growing demand for live content 24/7 from every corner of the globe. Working closely with AP, we are constantly developing new capabilities, based around the platforms centralized environment, to extend our customers newsgathering reach even further.

Ahead of its formal launch at the International Broadcasting Convention in Amsterdam, AP Live Community is now open to any content-providing news organization, broadcaster, digital publisher or corporate brand. Video production crews that are interested in becoming AP Live Community service providers can register interest through the AP Live Community platform: www.aplivecommunity.com.

AP Live Community complements the extensive global broadcast infrastructure already offered by AP Global Media Services, including fixed studio and live positions in over 30 locations worldwide and live facilities at international special events.

The AP Live Community platform will be demonstrated at APs and LiveUs respective stands at IBC2017: 7.D30 and 3.B62.

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