The Israel Media Scoop

November 7, 2007 - 8:30 AM by Stephanie

What’s happening on Israel’s media scene?

Celebrating 40 years, that’s what.

Last weekend, the media powers that be thronged to northern Israel for the annual Rosh Pina TV & Film Festival . The banner: 40 Years of Television in Israel.

Sagi, VC and blogger behind The Grass is “Greener”,was there and had this to say about it:

..this year everyone was interested in discussing the future of the Israeli media. Following the weekend discussions my biggest takeaway is:

There is a huge gap between the current state of media in Israel (specifically TV – very outdated), to that of the country’s potential: Talents, know how, and world class technological capabilities:

Israel’s current state of the media:

TV is only 40 years old in Israel, but it’s much older (i.e. much more advanced) in other countries.

- No HD. No IPTV. DVR services have only just started to appear.

Contrast this with the UK (BBC), which has been able to lead the media to the next generation with world class productions, segmented content, mobile device broadcasts, digital radio, etc.

There is talk about restructuring in Israel

..which Sagi sez is a good thing. Especially in lieu of the new media talent coming out of the country.

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