• Subscribe
  • Advertise
    • Media Info
    • Terms & Conditions for Advertisers
    • Mechanical Data

Broadband TV News

Independent. Since 2003

  • Home
  • News Line
    • Central & East Europe
    • People
  • TV
    • On Demand/VOD
    • IPTV
    • Cable
    • Satellite
    • Terrestrial
    • Distribution
  • Business
  • Tech
  • Columns
    • Chris Dziadul
    • Julian Clover
    • Robert Briel
  • Events
    • Events Diary
    • BTN Events
    • Events Coverage
    • Submit the details of your event
  • Features
  • Resources
    • White Papers

Dutch RTL mulling news updates via smart speakers

July 25, 2018 08.17 Europe/London By Robert Briel

Dutch RTL Nieuws is preparing itself for the arrival of smart speakers to bring news updates, sports updates and ‘gossip updates’.

Speaking to the Dutch SVDJ website, RTL Nieuws deputy editor-in-chief Marc Schreuder said that it is particularly important for video content companies to follow developments of this kind, as screens can also be controlled by speech in the future. Since last week RTL News is looking for a freelance audio editor, who will not only produce content for smart speakers, but will also contribute ideas about new audio concepts.

The right tone of voice is one of the things being considered. Smart speakers feel a bit like a friend in the house. “That’s why I am convinced that the tone of an audio update can be a lot more personal,” said Schreuder.

RTL is currently waiting for Google and Amazon to launch their smart speakers on the Dutch market. The Amazon Echo speaker is already available, but does not respond to the Dutch language yet. Google has announced that it will launch a Dutch Google Home speaker by the end of the year at the latest, but has not yet given a launch date.

  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)

Related

Filed Under: Newsline Tagged With: Amazon Alexa, Google Home, RTL, The Netherlands, Voice Control Edited: 25 July 2018 08:18

About Robert Briel

Arnhem-based Robert covers the Benelux, France, Germany, Austria and Switzerland as well as IPTV, web TV, connected TV and OTT. Email Robert at rbriel@broadbandtvnews.com.

Latest News

  • TVN Warner Bros. Discovery scores record Facebook and Instagram figures
  • Lithuania awards 5G licences
  • Turkey outlines satellite plans
  • New channel for Poland’s TVP
  • Türk Telekom partners with Korea Telecom

Watch Video

EKT backing RDK – ANGA COM Roundup Video

Jill Mulder, VP Marketing, EKT discusses how viewing habits and the role of the operator is changing and why EKT now backing RDK, with Broadband TV News editor Julian Clover. … [Watch Now ...]

24i on app development and viewer recommendations – ANGA COM Roundup Video

Julian Clover speaks to 24i's Sales Director Operator Solutions, Lennart Broers, about how apps are becoming more important to pay-TV operators, and the recent acquisition of recommendations company The Filter. … [Watch Now ...]

Free Ebook

eBook: The Full Guide to IP Monitoring

IP is the future of your facility, if not already your everyday reality. It enables incredible agility and cost savings, but also introduces a new set of challenges. Read The Full Guide to IP Monitoring to learn about the best practices for IP monitoring in live production, playout and OTT and the methods to help you to reduce complexity in these workflows. … [Download the eBook...]

Broadband TV News

  • Subscribe
  • About us
  • Contacts
  • Logos & Pictures
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms and Conditions

Advertising

  • Media Info
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Mechanical Data
  • Video Services

News

  • Latest
  • Central & East Europe
  • TV
  • Tech
  • Streaming
  • Cable
  • Satellite
  • Terrestrial
  • IPTV
  • Business
  • People

Events

  • Events Diary
  • BTN Events
  • Submit the details of your event
  • Media Meet & Greet

Broadband TV News

PO Box 499
Cambridge
United Kingdom
CB1 0AH
news@broadbandtvnews.com

Connect with Us

 

Copyright © 2022 Broadband TV News LLP · Log in

 

Loading Comments...