Sporting snaps: How to capture iconic sports moments on camera

By Martin Rickett 14/03/2024

Sporting photography has the ability to capture the raw and pure emotion of a sporting moment. PA photographers are renowned for encapsulating iconic sporting moments in a single shot. One of those photographers who has the knack for capturing these moments on camera is Photographer Martin Rickett. Martin provides some top tips that will help you capture that perfect sporting snap.

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Beyond the aperture: A closer look at our video team's work

By Nick Warren 14/03/2024

PA’s live video coverage plays a crucial role in its news service to customers.

A team of videographers captures the footage every day, and here we put the spotlight on Video Producer Nick Warren to find out more about the role.

Nick tells us what a typical working day at PA is like and discusses the biggest challenge when trying to capture engaging news footage on camera. He also reveals his biggest achievement in the team to date.

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Staff Spotlight: Lucy Harvey

By Mariam Daley 12/03/2024

Our expertise lies in delivering outstanding visual content for PR, brand and advertising campaigns, high-profile events, live performances, product launches, social media, and more.

For this months staff spotlight, we are pleased to introduce Lucy Harvey, our Assistant Picture Editor, who brings her creativity and expertise to the table and finds great satisfaction in the autonomy of her role.

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Staff Spotlight: Paul Wallace, Head of Client Services

By Paul Wallace 06/03/2024

PA TV Metadata is a one of the leading providers for metadata services, TV broadcast data aggregation, channel management for linear channels and VOD platforms. Its success for more than 30 years is down to its incredible team of dedicated, passionate and knowledgeable staff across our offices in Howden, Letchworth and London who we’re all extremely proud of.

After putting the spotlight on Senior Sales Executive Wafee Rashid last week, next to jump in the staff profile hot seat is Head of Client Services, Paul Wallace.

Paul has been with the company for over 20 years and in this time he’s seen the industry undergo many changes. In this staff spotlight, we ask Paul what some of the biggest changes he’s witnessed in the industry, including the recent boom in FAST channels, the current challenges faced by broadcasters and what role AI has to play in the world of metadata.

Outside of work, we also ask Paul what’s on his watch list for TV series.

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International Women's Day 2024 #InspireInclusion Introducing the women in the PA Mediapoint team

By PA Mediapoint 05/03/2024

Celebrating International Women’s Day 2024 with the women at PA Mediapoint. Discover their expertise across various roles from operations, sales to customer success #Inspireinclusion

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