IABM Journal 2024 content focus and deadlines
Here are the main themes and deadlines for the four 2024 editions of the IABM Journal.
Articles submitted should be 800-1000 words plus supporting images, including a headshot of the author where possible.
We will also consider publishing articles outside the main themes of each edition. Opinion articles addressing key current industry issues are in particular always welcome.
Please contact the editor for more details: roger.thornton@theiabm.org
March 2024 – Q1
Main theme: Creativity & Orchestration
Editorial focus: We’ll cover tech and activities that boost creativity. This includes both creativity and technical innovation using physical, virtual, or immersive methods. We’ll also look at the impact of AI and orchestration on creative sectors.
Keywords: Creativity, Collaboration, Innovation, Content, Metaverse, Immersive, Imaging, Creation, Production, Culture, Automation, AI etc.
Content chain: Create, Produce
The latest developments that are enhancing creativity, collaboration, and workflows at the front end of the BaM Content Chain®.
Big issue: Orchestration and creativity
How will the next wave of orchestration and automation impact jobs in content creation and production?
Sustainability: what progress is the industry making?
Deadline for finished materials: 15 March
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June 2024 – Q2
Main theme: Resilience & Talent
Editorial focus: We’ll cover tech and activities that boost business and technical resilience. This includes security, business and data protection, geographical diversification etc. We’ll also look at the importance of talent in MediaTech.
Keywords: Security, Business Continuity, Data Privacy, Disruption, Supply Chain, Standardization, Scarcity, Complexity, Interoperability, Talent, Skillsets, Workforce, Diversity etc.
Content Chain: Connect, Store, Support
The latest developments in the activities that enable the BaM Content Chain® – moving/delivering content; storing content throughout its lifecycle; monitoring, testing, communicating and running facilities.
Big issue: Next Gen Talent
How is our industry supporting the drive to attract new talent and increase workplace diversity and inclusion?
Sustainability: what progress is our industry making?
Deadline for finished materials: 8 June
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September 2024 – Q3
Main theme: Efficiency & Sustainability
Editorial focus: We’ll cover tech and activities that boost efficiency. This includes automation, intelligence, supply chain management, cloud-based workflows etc. We’ll also look at sustainability in MediaTech.
Keywords: Speed, Supply Chain, Data, Intelligence, Cloud, SaaS, Pricing, Automation, Insourcing, Outsourcing, End-to-End, Best-of-Breed, CAPEX, OPEX, Sustainability, etc.
Content Chain: Manage, Publish
The latest developments in managing and preparing completed content and its publication, including playout of linear and non-linear content; orchestrating the workflow and resources required.
Big issue: Sustainability
Our home is under threat; what is our industry doing to protect our beautiful but fragile planet?
Deadline for finished materials: 24 August
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December 2024 – Q4
Main theme: Economics & Democratization
Editorial focus: We’ll cover tech and activities that boost revenue generation. This includes revenue creation and differentiation. We’ll also look at convergence between media, MediaTech and adjacent sectors, facilitated by the democratization of technology.
Keywords: Direct-to-Consumer, Business Models, Economics, Revenue-Generating, R&D Investment, Convergence, Democratization, Parallel Markets, Gaming, Consumer Experiences etc.
Content Chain: Monetize, Consume
The latest developments in managing rights and royalties, scheduling services, advertising, data aggregation and analysis. Enabling consumption of content on consumer-facing devices, apps, and platforms.
Big issue: Democratization
Our industry continues to look outwards to search for new growth. Where will this growth come from?
Sustainability: what progress is our industry making?
Deadline for finished materials: 8 November
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