Riedel Communications‘ MediorNet distributed AV network infrastructure is at the heart of a new installation at KTOO 360TV, a full-time public TV channel in Juneau, Alaska, that broadcasts coverage of all three branches of government proceedings from the Alaska Capitol building. The Riedel MediorNet signal distribution and processing system connects six buildings across Juneau, a […]
Riedel Communications today named Richard Kraemer and Josh Yagjian regional sales representatives for North America. Kraemer, who is based in Toronto, will oversee sales in Canada, while Boston-based Yagjian will help cover accounts in the Northeastern region of the U.S. Both will both report to Rich Zabel, vice president of sales, Americas. “With the addition […]
Riedel Communications today appointed Craig Thompson executive director of its new customer success department. He will oversee operations for the department, which was created to deliver a frictionless experience for customers — from the initial demo and system design to training, delivery, and post-sales support — while expanding the company’s services portfolio and associated revenue […]
Riedel Communications has named David Perkins manager of service and support for Riedel Americas. He joins Riedel with decades of coaching and leadership experience within technical environments. In this new role, he will oversee the company’s internal technical support and service teams; enhance the processes and practices used to set and exceed customer satisfaction goals; […]
Riedel Communications today announced that Sapporo Television Broadcasting (STV) has deployed 17 MicroN media distribution network devices along with two MetroN core routers as part of a distributed MediorNet real-time media network extending across two control rooms, broadcast master control, news editing, and other areas of the station. With this deployment, STV has become the […]
Extending its global leadership in IP-enabled hardware and software solutions, Riedel Communications has expanded its new R&D hub in Vienna and ramped up its capacity to drive technical innovation. The expansion doubles the size of Riedel’s Vienna offices, which neighbors the Euro Plaza technology park, which Riedel says, will help the “further growth of the […]
Oliver Zimmermann today was named director of manufacturing for Riedel Communications. A physicist, supply chain expert and change management specialist with more than a decade of experience in the manufacturing business, most recently in data and telecommunications, Zimmermann will focus on Riedel’s supply chain and production processes to enable even greater efficiency and agility. “Oliver […]
In a move to support the next generation of live event professionals, Riedel Communications teamed up with Backstage Academy to provide hands-on training using the latest equipment. Students in the three-year Backstage Academy training program are fully immersed in the work of live event production. Working alongside highly respected industry professionals, they use best-in-class equipment […]
Riedel Communications has appointed Trip Wootten regional sales manager for the U.S. Southeast. Reporting to Rich Zabel, vice president of sales, the Americas, Wootten will lead direct and channel sales for a market that includes Florida, Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina and North Carolina. With deep expertise in the Southeast region, Wootten brings over a decade […]
Cinevideo SRL, a leading Italian provider of outside broadcasting (OB) production services, has chosen Riedel Communications solutions to provide seamless and reliable crew communications on board its brand-new UHD-12G OB van. The Riedel installation includes a top-of-the-line Artist-1024 digital matrix intercom node supporting a Bolero wireless intercom system. “Riedel’s Artist and Bolero make a powerful […]
Riedel’s MicroN UHD Provides Decentralized Signal Routing, Processing For New Betamobil’s UHD5 Truck
Riedel Communications today announced that Betamobil, a Berlin-based provider of advanced OB production facilities and services, is the latest European customer to adopt Riedel’s new MediorNet MicroN UHD media distribution and processing solution. To support its ongoing migration to IP-based operations, Betamobil has deployed 14 MicroN UHD devices to handle decentralized signal routing on board […]
German public broadcaster WDR is among the first European customers to adopt Riedel Communications‘ all-new MediorNet MicroN UHD media distribution and processing device. WDR is deploying 13 MicroN UHD devices to support live HD and UHD broadcasts using Ü3, the broadcaster’s newest OB van. Broadcast Solutions, a Germany-based systems integrator, is providing engineering and installation […]

This month’s virtual Devoncroft Executive Summit took the measure of a media technology market radically altered by COVID-19, from a 10% hit to its overall market size, a reassessment of how of it does business and a big potential shift in its sales and marketing efforts. Above, Devoncroft’s Josh Stinehour emphasized that technology investment by broadcasters is an opportunity to drive increased revenues, not simply a cost center.
Game Creek Video, a provider of advanced mobile television production facilities, has launched four new mobile units in the last year — with a fifth nearing completion — relying on Riedel Communications‘ ultra-dense IP gateway solutions for intertruck connectivity. Riedel’s MediorNet FusioN standalone IP converters drive full SMPTE ST 2110-based signal processing in the five […]
Riedel Communications has promoted Peter Glättli to director of research and development. He will assume responsibility for Riedel’s five main development hubs, aiming to advance the company’s IP-enabled hardware and software solutions. Founder and CEO Thomas Riedel says: “Ongoing research and development are absolutely crucial for us to build and secure our company’s future, and […]
Riedel Communications today added to its North American sales presence with the appointment of Ashley D. Condon as regional sales manager for the Southeastern U.S. Based in Florida, Condon reports directly to Rich Zabel, vice president of sales for Riedel Communications North America. An 18-year veteran of the broadcast and professional video industries, Condon has […]
Riedel Communications today announced that David McKenzie has joined the company’s North American operation as manager of service and support. McKenzie will be responsible for the continued development of the service and support team, coordinating its efforts and defining overall repair and customer service processes. “As our business continues along the path toward IP workflows, […]
Danish production company Fjord Film has chosen Riedel Communications‘ MediorNet real-time signal transport, processing, and routing technology and Artist digital matrix intercom for its all-new OB van. Working in concert, MediorNet and Artist form the signal distribution and communications nerve center for the van. Fjord Film designed and constructed the van with additional expertise provided […]
Riedel Communications today appointed industry veteran Rich Zabel as vice president of sales for North America. Reporting directly to Joyce Bente, president-CEO of Riedel Communications North America, Zabel will take the helm of the entire sales organization and also focus on expanding Riedel’s presence in key vertical markets. “Rich’s illustrious career spans more than 30 […]
Riedel Communications today appointed Jan Eveleens director of business development for video networking solutions. Reporting directly to the company’s CEO and founder, Thomas Riedel, Eveleens will help drive Riedel Communications’ IP and video networking business efforts supporting product management, sales, and marketing. He will focus particularly on the further expansion of opportunities for MediorNet, Riedel’s […]
Riedel Communications last week celebrated its 30th anniversary, and the event, which was capped off with a massive celebration at company headquarters in Wuppertal, Germany, gave founder/CEO Thomas Riedel a chance to reflect on what has been and what lies ahead for the company. “My imagination didn’t go far enough. There have been more changes in the last five to 10 years than ever before.”
Riedel Communications today announced that Phil Stein has joined the company as vice president, strategic accounts for the Eastern United States. Reporting to Joyce Bente, president-CEO, Riedel North America, Stein will be responsible for expanding Riedel’s market presence among high-profile accounts in the eastern half of the U.S. Just prior to joining Riedel, Stein served […]
On The NAB Exhibit Floor: Riedel Communications
Riedel Communications | Booth C4337 | Website: www.riedel.net Riedel Communications designs, manufactures, and distributes pioneering real-time video, audio, data, and communications networks for broadcast, pro audio, event, sports, theater, and security applications. NEW: Bolero Wireless Intercom Solution — Making its North American debut at the 2017 NAB Show, Riedel’s Bolero is a game-changing new wireless […]
Riedel Communications | Booth C7233 | Website: www.riedel.net On Monday, Riedel Communications released a number of announcements at the NAB Show. They include: The introduction of new ESP-2324 Expansion Smartpanel for the company’s award-winning RSP-2318 Smartpanel, a powerful multifunctional user interface with features and capabilities that are changing the way broadcasters and A/V professionals communicate. […]
Continuing the expansion of its North American team, Riedel Communications has appointed Rhett Frazier to oversee business development for the western United States. Frazier joins the company with nearly a decade of experience in broadcast- and media-focused sales, account management, solution design and business strategy and development. Frazier joins Riedel having most recently been strategic […]
NAB ’16 Tech Hot Topics Products: Audio
This year, TVNewsCheck is augmenting its coverage of NAB Show Hot Topics tech trends stories with information that can make your visit to NAB easier. This week’s focus is wireless audio (read the main story here). These companion resource pages on the technology covered each week are compilations of information provided by vendors. To download […]
Riedel Communications, provider of real-time video, audio, data and communications networks, today named Ryhaan Williams vice president of sales, Eastern U.S. In this role, Williams will be tasked with strengthening existing relationships and creating new strategic alliances for the eastern region in addition to expanding sports markets nationally. She will be based in New Jersey. […]
At this year’s NAB Show, executives from Germany-based Riedel Communications will explain everything that went into the broadcast production of the Red Bull Stratos Jump, where daredevil Felix Baumgartner took a supersonic free fall from the edge of space — 128,000 feet in the air.