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Seoul-Based Cable TV Broadcaster Upgrades Production Facility With Lawo Tech
The upgrade of the production studio includes two mc²56 MkIII audio production consoles
Wheatstone Highlights GSX Surface
Wheatstone says its GSX is the first fully reprogrammable AoIP console that addresses the broadcast workflows deeply affected by recent events. The company unveiled it earlier but this will be
ESPN App Adds SharePlay Support
The ESPN app now allows subs to view live sports and content in sync with friends while on a FaceTime call
Fiber Surge Produces Record Year for Broadband Access Equipment Market
The overall broadband access market was up by 12% in 2021 to $16.3B according to the Dell’Oro Group
Henry Engineering Debuts Talent Pod II
Henry Engineering is now shipping an updated version of its popular Talent Pod sports announcer’s console. The Talent Pod II appears identical to the original version but includes two significant
Paramount Global Adopts Avid’s Managed Cloud Solution
Cloud hosted technology solutions provided by Avid are being used to transform video content production operations for Paramount production teams globally
Rai Radio Director Proposes 2030 FM Shutdown for Italy
For Robert Sergio, director of Italian public-service broadcaster Rai Radio, the cost of maintaining FM broadcasting is a reason to switch entirely to digital radio. Speaking with Italia Oggi, Sergio
KSL’s Worsley Shares Podcasting Insights
Podcasting is now a crucial part of the business plan for many big media companies, but what about smaller ones? “It can be daunting to dive into podcasting if a
Negative COVID Test or Proof of Vaxx Required at NAB Show
The NAB Show is 38 days away. Here’s an update on COVID-19 requirements. A negative test result or proof of full vaccination will be required for entry by all attendees,
Broadcasters Foundation of America Elects New Board Members and Officers
Curtis LeGeyt, Dennis Lyle, and Chad Matthews join the Board; Heather Cohen and Judy Quaranta named Officers
Companies Owned by Byron Allen Sue Nielsen for “Fraud”
The civil suit says Nielsen’s “outdated and unreliable” ratings undercounted audiences and cost media companies “billions of dollars in damages”
TAB Re-Launches “Technical Academy,” Offers Trainings and Certifications
This week, the Texas Association of Broadcasters announced the launch of its “Technical Academy,” which aims to help Texas radio and television broadcasters manage the day-to-day technology infrastructure for their stations.
FAA Report Recommends Update to Drone Rules
Photo courtesy of QForce Drone pilots, take notice: The Federal Aviation Administration committee is recommending new operational rules and certification criteria for uncrewed aircraft systems operating beyond visual line of
Marquee TV Arts On Demand Launches On Amazon’s Prime Video Channels
The Marquee TV Channel offers new works and classic productions from major artists and arts companies from around the globe
Pluto TV Plans May 18 Launch in Nordics
Pluto TV will debut as the first free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) service in the Nordics with more than 70 curated and exclusive channels per market
KOMO Stations Officially Flip Call Signs
KOMO in Seattle is now KNWN. We knew that change was happening, but now it’s official. It is one of the latest call sign changes reported by the FCC for
Dejero EnGo, WayPoint 104 Power Remote Contribution From Floor Of Expo 2020
Abu Dhabi Media is also relying on the set up for connectivity to its Abu Dhabi headquarters
Simington Highlights Rule Burden on Smaller Broadcasters
FCC Commissioner Nathan Simington would like the commission to take “a fresh look” at some of its rules that may be burdensome to small, family-owned broadcast stations. He made the
FM Translator Owner in Chicago Faces $8,000 Forfeiture
The licensee of an FM translator in Chicago is facing a possible $8,000 forfeiture after several anomalies were discovered during its license renewal process. The commission says these problems came
SMPTE Leadership Condemns Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
Members of the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers’ (SMPTE) leadership team issued a resolution Tuesday condemning Russia’s assault on Ukraine. “We, the members of the SMPTE Board of
NAB Show: Third Time’s the Charm
The new West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center, shown in an artist’s rendition, is now open. (photo courtesy of tvsdesign) Show Dates: Saturday April 23 to Wednesday April
IABM Members Stand With Ukraine
IABM, the international trade association for broadcast and media technology suppliers, has launched Stand With Ukraine, a platform to highlight members’ efforts to support Ukraine and oppose Russia’s invasion of
Attention, Stations: Foreign Sponsor ID Is Now in Effect
Effective today — and over broadcasters’ strong objections — radio and TV stations now are required by the Federal Communications Commission to disclose when foreign governments or their representatives lease
BIA Estimates Local Audio Market at $14.7B This Year
Broadcast radio remains an important advertising channel for many U.S. business verticals, but the local audio advertising marketplace continues to become more competitive thanks to streaming and podcasts. That’s the
Nexstar’s NewsNation Expands News Programming
NewsNation plans to add 12 hours a week of live news programming by early June
NAB Voices Concerns About Proposed EAS Changes
Newly proposed rules from the FCC to improve the clarity and accessibility of the Emergency Alert System for the hearing impaired have raised questions from NAB about the vagueness of
Hulu + Live TV to Launch Unlimited DVR
The unlimited DVR service will be available for a no additional cost to all Hulu + Live TV subs on April 13
Comcast Advertising Relaunches AudienceXpress Brand
The relaunched cross-platform targeted ad product AudienceXpress allows U.S. advertisers to buy premium TV inventory on multiple screens reaching 300+M people in all 210 DMAs
Sinclair Broadcast Group Names Rebecka Butcher VP/GM in Flint, Mich.
Butcher returns to Sinclair from Adams Outdoor Advertising
Mediacom Boosts Download Speeds
Most customers will see an increase of between 33% and 100% in download speeds
MMTC, NAB Square Off on Multilingual Alerting
The time has come for the Federal Communications Commission to take a bigger step in ensuring that emergency information is broadcast to listeners in languages other than English, according to
Bobby Caldwell Named to NAB Radio Board
Bobby Caldwell has been named to the NAB Radio Board. Caldwell is owner and CEO of East Arkansas Broadcasters. He fills a seat previously held by his son Bradford Caldwell,
Ford Ennals Headed Down Under
Ford Ennals, who has overseen the growth of digital radio in the United Kingdom over the past dozen years, has been named CEO of Commercial Radio Australia. He succeeds Joan