The FCC said it will release a first version of its long-awaited, potentially more accurate, revised broadband availability map on Nov. 18, with the Biden Administration saying it would start handing out tens of billions in broadband subsidies mid-2023 based on that presumably better location data.
Nikkei Inc., the publisher of the Japanese financial newspaper Nihon Keizai Shimbun, adopted a video production workflow using a number of Blackmagic Design products for the company’s official video channel. The workflow includes […]
U.K.-based Custom Consoles announced the completion of Module-R and MDesk-Technical control room desks plus MediaWall monitor displays for a newly opened 975 square metre production hub in Scotland. The project was supervised by […]
Riedel Communications said that TDF Group — a French operator and manager of telecommunications and broadcasting infrastructures, secure networks and connectivity services — has deployed Riedel’s MediorNet MuoN technology in […]
Ateme, a global provider of video compression and delivery solutions, has implemented its TITAN encoding solution for Antina Televisión, a provider of digital HD pay TV services in Argentina, at several […]
MASV, a large-file transfer solution for media professionals, has formed an integration partnership with Object Matrix, a provider of object storage solutions for the media industry. This MASV integration, the company […]
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The Video Services Forum (VSF) has released an ancillary feature that enhances the RIST specifications with source adaption. This feature, detailed in TR-06-4 Part 1, Source Adaptation, is the first in a series of ancillary features for the RIST […]
BeckTV, a systems integrator for the broadcast media industry, has named Jeff Stephens a senior engineer. In that role, he handles all aspects of larger BeckTV projects from inception to […]
Maxon, developers of professional software solutions for editors, filmmakers, motion designers and visual effects artists, has introduced several updates to the company’s product line. The November 2022 release features a […]
Amagi, a media technology provider, today announced over $100 million in investment, inclusive of $80 million in primary capital, from global growth equity firm General Atlantic. The investment brings Amagi’s […]
TVU Networks, a provider of cloud and IP-based live video production technology, announced its TVU Nano 5G router delivered a total of six days (80 hours) of non-stop, live 4K […]
Vizio Posts Profit As Platform Business Registers Big Gains
Vizio swung to a profit in the third-quarter as gains at its Platform Plus business more than offset a drop in device sales. Net income was $2 million, or 1 cent a share, compared to a net loss of $18.6 million, or 10 cents a share, a year ago. Revenue fell 26% to $435 million.
FingerWorks Telestrators, live telestration software used by professional sports broadcasters, together with OSA International, a provider of entertainment technology, event production and systems integration, announce a strategic alliance to increase U.S. market […]
Avid Reports 3Q Revenue Up 1.3%
The company said the “recurring components of the company’s revenue remained strong during the third quarter, with subscription revenue increasing 49.2% year-over-year in the third quarter to $41.8 million and subscription & […]
CBS News harnessed the power of Unreal Engine with Vizrt to create a variety of effects for its 2022 election night coverage. With the goal of creating something fresh for its coverage, CBS News opted to focus on new ways to showcase election data while connecting it to the broadcast’s unique Times Square location.
Its new TV web platform, RUN3TV, adds server-side ad insertion functionality and adtech platform integrations.
Meteorologists contend with expanding demands of weather alerting
Changing consumer expectations and a steady rise in the number of severe weather events are raising the stakes for already busy meteorology teams, who must send alerts to their audiences over a growing number of devices and platforms. Automation, the cloud and easy access to familiar graphics are simplifying workflows.
Consumers will gain expanded access to affordable accessory devices that will bring NextGen TV service to sets not equipped with ATSC 3.0 tuners.
KITV, KGMB, KHON, KHNL, KHII and KIKU are now broadcasting with ATSC 3.0 technology.
TVU Networks, the industry leader in live video production and playout solutions, launched a 24/7 live, pop-up channel covering the four-day La Mercè Festival using cloud-native TVU Channel. With TVU, Barcelona public broadcaster Betevé, launched the channel, […]
Plumb, who had been VP of media engineering and international operations for Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution, will lead the design, engineering and implementation of the systems that create, produce and distribute Disney content through a variety of linear and digital distribution channels.
Next year’s convention on April 15-19 will celebrate the show’s 100th anniversary.
Michael Gruzuk and Andree Lau of Canadian broadcaster CBC break down the ups and downs of overhauling its flagship newscast, leaning deeply into streaming and FAST and CBC’s efforts to reinvent and reinvigorate news storytelling for new generations in NewsTECHForum’s keynote interview on Dec. 13. Register here.
A recent webinar sponsored by AutoMobility Advisors and ONE Media 3.0 examined the potential and challenges of NextGen Broadcast spectrum (ATSC 3.0) to transport data to connected vehicles. The event […]
Chyron today announced the first major update to its cloud-native live production platform – Chyron LIVE – which provides broadcaster-grade production switching, motion graphics, replay, telestration, and audio mixing within […]
Tech executives from Sinclair, Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Fox Television Stations, Imagine and TAG Video Systems will offer predictions for the most important trends in the coming year including building IP networks, cloud production and playout, cybersecurity and streaming technology in a TVNewsCheck Working Lunch webinar on Dec. 1. Register here.
Leader Electronics is offering an expansion to the feature set of its ZEN Series SDI/IP range of waveform monitors and rasterizers. As well as enhanced IP test and measurement capabilities, […]
