RTBF Plans for Move from FM
Under a new strategic plan approved by its board of directors in December, RTBF plans to wind down its FM and DVB-T signals over the next five years. RTBF is the public service broadcaster for Wallonia, the French-speaking half of Belgium. The new five-year plan replaces the “Vision 2022” initiative RTBF adopted in 2016. The […]
Wyo. Broadcasters Name Two Sportscasters to Hall of Fame
Gabby Barrus (left) and Tim Ray The Wyoming Association of Broadcasters are adding two long-time sportscasters to its Hall of Fame: Gene “Gabby” Barrus of Cody, Wyo., and Tim Ray of Grand Junction, Colo. The pair will be inducted into the WAB Hall of Fame at WAB’s annual convention on June 11, 2022, in Cody. […]
BitRouter Unveils Android App Version of ATSC 3.0 Software At CES
The ATV app can be ported to any Android device with 3.0 tuner and Dolby AC-4 SoC
German News Channel Launches New Studio With Clear-Com Digital Communications
WELT deployed an Eclipse HX digital matrix, FreeSpeak II intercom and V-Series Iris panels
Telemetrics Unveils Multi-function Intelligent Power Supply
The PS-RM2-48 offers DC power for cameras, lenses, prompters, e-monitors and fiber adapters
Allen Media Digital Launches Sports.TV
The free ad-supported live streaming service aggregates sports, news, and entertainment networks
Comscore Launches Its Single-Source Cross-Platform Measurement System
Will compete directly with Nielsen One as the industry-wide search for better measurement tools heats up
CTA’s Gary Shapiro: Confirm Gigi Sohn to FCC
Gigi Sohn (image credit C-SPAN) Add Consumer Technology Association president Gary Shapiro to the list of those strongly endorsing Gigi Sohn for the fifth seat on the Federal Communications Commission. President Joe Biden resubmitted Sohn’s nomination to the Senate on Jan. 4 as the administration attempts to finally secure a Democratic majority after a year in a political 2–2 tie. (Nominations must […]
CES 2022: Trends to Watch Revealed
Steve Koenig (Photo by John Staley) “Innovation tends to accelerate and bunch up, and, as it is unleashed, it levels up society and makes life better. We have seen innovation this past season, and it is waiting for you at CES,” said Steve Koenig, vice president, Research, for the Consumer Technology Association, in his introduction […]
PILOT Opens for 2022 Innovation Challenge Applications
PILOT, NAB’s technology innovation initiative, is accepting submissions for its Innovation Challenge. PILOT Executive Director John Clark called it a “showcase for the cutting-edge ideas and innovations that can transform how broadcasters do business and serve their communities.” The program provides mentorship and promotion to winning proposals, along with an opportunity to demonstrate products to […]