Peak Performance: Local TV Goes Global from Brighton to the French Alps

Pierre Boucaud, from French local TV station 8 Mont-Blanc, discusses the channel’s innovative approach to broadcasting from the Alps. Based in Annecy, 8 Mont-Blanc has embraced a “mobile-first” revolution to compete with media giants and social networks. By using cloud-based production and 5G technology, they capture high-stakes mountain sports – like the world-famous UTMB – without the need for expensive traditional equipment. Pierre’s visit to Brighton highlights a growing international partnership between local stations and Chinese tech innovators, to future-proof independent television.