Reuters-TIMA Provides Location Services To Over 25 Broadcasters

Since launching in February this year, Reuters-TIMA has provided global Location Services to over 25 clients across four continents. CNN, Nippon TV, Euronews and Seven Network are among the first broadcasters to have used the new service.

Reuters-TIMA Location Services provides every aspect of newsgathering facilities and support services on the ground during breaking news stories. Recent stories covered include the Germanwings crash, the Tunisia museum shooting, border unrest between Saudi Arabia and Yemen, as well as migrant boat disasters in the Mediterranean.

The partnership between Reuters and TIMA, which launched at the 87th Academy Awards, also provides coverage of key global events and unprecedented access, as well as providing logistical and editorial services.

In the last two months, Reuters-TIMA have made 132 transmissions from five events. Upcoming events, booked by global clients, include the birth of the royal baby, the UK general election, the G7 Summit in Bavaria and the Russian Victory Day parade.

Reuters-TIMA Location Services was created in response to the increased demand for live content in a shifting media landscape. Combining Reuters' global editorial content, seen by over a billion people every day, with TIMA's cutting-edge technology and experience of service delivery for the international media industry, Reuters-TIMA Location Services form a vast news and editorial network.

From New York to Moscow and Rio to Singapore, plus a network of Middle Eastern offices, including TIMA's facilities in Tehran, Reuters-TIMA Location Services has been set up to help broadcasters cover every major world event, from elections to summits, sports to national celebrations and breaking news such as war, natural disasters and militant attacks, providing every aspect of newsgathering facilities and support services.

Tim Santhouse, Reuters' Global Head of Video Products, said: "We're delighted that such a broad range of broadcasters – large and small, public and commercial – have taken up the service, letting them focus on covering the story while we take care of the operational side, including technical and local knowledge."

Alla Salehian, CEO of TIMA, said: "With strategically placed broadcast and satellite resources in regional hubs around the world, we're able to respond quickly to breaking news. Since our partnership launch, the last two months have been exciting and fast-paced, responding to important global stories and working with key broadcasters."

Reuters-TIMA Location Services include:

• Breaking news facilities: Reuters-TIMA Location Services provide every aspect of newsgathering facilities and support services on the ground during breaking news stories throughout the year.

• Event facilities: The partnership also provides coverage of key global events and unprecedented access to events that are also of regional significance, as well providing logistical and editorial services and dedicated customer support.

• Studio space: The service also offers clients access to high-tech live studio facilities around the world, many with stunning city backdrops.

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(JP)