• TM BROADCAST SPAIN has held the fifth edition of these awards, now an undisputed benchmark in the country’s broadcast industry due to their rigor and independence.
• For our international readers, this is also an opportunity to discover some of the most exciting projects currently shaping Spain’s audiovisual landscape.

Organised by the Spanish edition of this magazine, the TM BROADCAST Awards have celebrated their fifth edition, cementing their position as a leading recognition platform for the most innovative projects in Spain’s broadcast industry.

Their prestige stems from the strong engagement of companies—eager to participate year after year—and the commendable work of the jury, which thoroughly reviews each submission before meeting to deliberate, ensuring a fair and well-informed decision as outlined in the official rules.

The expert panel reached its conclusions on May 20 at the Daró Media Group headquarters, publisher of TM BROADCAST, and was made up of some of the most respected and emblematic figures in Spanish broadcast. To ensure impartiality, jury members had no ties to the nominated projects. Participants included former technical directors from leading Spanish broadcasters—Vicente Alcalá, Koldo Lizarralde, and José Enrique Zamorano— alongside prominent industry experts and regular contributors to the magazine: Luis Sanz, Luis Pavía, and Carlos Medina.

After over two hours of rigorous and enriching discussion, the jury selected the most deserving success cases from the numerous entries, based on excellence in each category. Some winners were chosen unanimously, others by simple majority. In categories with diverging opinions, the jury awarded special mentions to additional projects.

Winners List:

Best Infrastructure Upgrade Project

Winner: Datos Media

Project: Comprehensive renewal of news production systems in Canarias TV using cloud-based solutions

Summary:

Canarias TV (a regional Spanish broadcaster in the Canary Islands) has undergone a complete overhaul of its news production systems, integrating cloud-based solutions in its Tenerife and Gran Canaria facilities. Led by Datos Media Technologies, the project involved upgrading ingestion, transcoding, production, editing, graphics, and playout systems—all based on Avid MediaCentral Cloud UX. One of the key milestones was the simultaneous launch of the new system in both locations, enabling broadcast within the same week.

Best IP Technology Integration Project

Winner: TSA (Telefónica Servicios Audiovisuales)

Project: Continuity system upgrade in Sant Cugat and transition to IP technology

Summary:

RTVE’s production center in Sant Cugat (Catalonia) underwent a continuity system overhaul led by TSA, transitioning from an SDI-based infrastructure to SMPTE ST 2110-compliant IP technology. The project aimed to achieve more efficient, flexible, and scalable broadcasting, positioning RTVE Sant Cugat at the forefront of next-generation media production and distribution.

Best 5G Project

Winner: ISTEC

Project: Audiovisual broadcasting using 5G Broadcast in SFN environments

Summary:

ISTEC, the public operator of the Valencian Community, led a project to assess the potential of 5G Broadcast technology as an alternative or complement to DVB-T2 for audiovisual content distribution—particularly relevant in high-demand environments and mobile devices.

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Special Mention: Ges-IT

Project: Zurich Mapoma Madrid Marathon and Half Marathon

Summary:

Ges-IT’s technical deployment during the Zurich Mapoma Marathon and Half Marathon marked a milestone in sports event broadcasting. The project combined 5G backpacks, drones, autonomous cameras, Girobikes, and H.265 encoding to enhance live coverage and deliver an immersive experience for viewers and media.

Best Postproduction Project

Winner: 3cat

Project: Audio Control C

Summary:

Developed at the Sant Joan Despí Production Center, the “So-C Control” by 3cat (Catalonia’s public broadcaster) is a landmark in modern sound postproduction. Located in Control C, the facility is noted for its versatility, acoustic precision, and cutting-edge technologies tailored for current and emerging content formats.

Best Innovation Project

Winner: TSA

Project: TSAMediaHUB – integrated platform for content and audiovisual services management

Summary:

TSA developed TSAMediaHUB, a platform that redefines audiovisual content management through intelligent automation, hybrid cloud infrastructure, and modular architecture.

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Special Mention: 3cat

Project: Sign Language via WebAssembly on DTT

Summary:

3cat developed a solution to improve accessibility in Digital Terrestrial Television using WebAssembly, offering customizable sign language services—an alternative to the fixed embedded interpreter video, enhancing viewer experience and flexibility.

Best AI Implementation Project

Winner: 3cat

Project: Journalistic assistant

Summary:

This project integrates generative AI into the 324.cat newsroom’s CMS. Launched in November 2024, it assists journalists by optimizing content creation and publishing processes using Azure OpenAI’s GPT-4-based generative AI.

Best Sports Technical Production

Winner: RTVE

Project: UHD production of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Summary:

RTVE deployed an extensive technical team for the Paris 2024 Olympics. Over 100 professionals were sent to France to deliver full broadcast, radio, and digital platform coverage. The TV output included 400+ hours on La1 UHD via DTT, simulcast on La1 HD and Teledeporte. RNE aired 150+ hours of programming from Paris, and RTVE Play offered six simultaneous live feeds, reaching 6.2 million users and growing 61% from Tokyo 2020. Social media views surpassed 469 million.

Best Entertainment Technical Production

Winner: Webedia

Project: El Partidazo de YouTubers 5

Summary:

This large-scale entertainment-sports event, held on October 12, 2024, at the Metropolitano stadium (Madrid), combined high-end production with influencer-driven content. Organised by Webedia and DjMaRiiO, it attracted over 30,000 in-person attendees and 1.5 million online live viewers, standing out as one of the year’s top transmedia events.

Best News Technical Production

Winner: Grup Mediapro

Project: DANA coverage

Summary:

Overon (part of Grup Mediapro) led a high-impact technical news deployment during the severe flooding (DANA) in Valencia in October 2024. They were first on the scene and operated under extreme conditions for over a month, ensuring national and international coverage.

Best Live Technical Production

Winner: Grup Mediapro

Project: America’s Cup

Summary:

The 37th America’s Cup, held in Barcelona in summer 2024, became the first in its 173-year history to be broadcast in 4K UHD HDR with 5.1 surround sound. Grup Mediapro, selected by America’s Cup Media as host broadcaster, delivered the complete broadcast infrastructure enabling global distribution.

Best Audiovisual Production/Installation

Winner: TSA

Project: Virtual production with holography for the ERT plenary session

Summary:

TSA led an innovative virtual production using real-time holography for the European Round Table for Industry (ERT) Plenary in Madrid. The session included a live interview between Chema Alonso in Madrid’s Gran Vía Movistar store and a remote speaker at Distrito Telefónica’s La Cabina studio.

Best Archive Integration Project

Winner: TSA

Project: Canal Extremadura

Summary:

TSA renewed and ensured the long-term sustainability of Canal Extremadura’s digital archive platform using Quantum’s Stornext 6. The project will guarantee operational continuity for at least five more years, maintaining audiovisual heritage management since 2018.

Best OTT Project

Winner: TSA

Project: OTT headend for O2 TV

Summary:

TSA led the design and deployment of the headend for O2 TV’s OTT service in Germany. The project ensures high-quality, scalable, multi-device-compatible delivery, addressing growing demand for digital content.

Best Live Broadcast Project by a Training Center

Winner: IES Puerta Bonita (Madrid)

Project: EOS – The End of Thought
Summary:

“EOS – The End of Thought” is a live broadcast project entirely created by second-year vocational students of Video DJ and Sound Technician studies at IES Puerta Bonita. It explores the interaction between humans and AI through an audiovisual performance that blends technology, social reflection, and audience participation.

Other

*This category includes projects that didn’t fit neatly into other sections but were considered deserving of recognition due to their excellence.

Winner: RTVE

Project: First Spanish DTT channel with UHD technology

Summary:

In February 2024, RTVE launched Spain’s first UHD Digital Terrestrial Television channel, coinciding with the nationwide shutdown of standard definition signals. This move positions RTVE as a European pioneer—alongside France Télévisions—in free-to-air UHD DTT broadcasting.