George Winslow
George Winslow is the senior content producer for TV Tech. He has written about the television, media and technology industries for nearly 30 years for such publications as Broadcasting & Cable, Multichannel News and TV Tech. Over the years, he has edited a number of magazines, including Multichannel News International and World Screen, and moderated panels at such major industry events as NAB and MIP TV. He has published two books and dozens of encyclopedia articles on such subjects as the media, New York City history and economics.
Latest articles by George Winslow
Gracenote Launches Watch Prompts
By George Winslow published
Leveraging AI and human editorial expertise, Watch Prompts complements Gracenote Video Descriptors to help video providers boost tune-in and engagement
YouTube Overtakes Disney as Most Watched Media Distributor
By George Winslow published
In a streaming milestone, YouTube accounted for 10.4% of TV viewing in July, beating out Disney at 9.9% according to Nielsen
Sony Introduces HDC-P50A Multi-Purpose Camera
By George Winslow published
The camera supports SMPTE ST 2110 IP transmission; Sony also launched two 16.5-inch 4K TRIMASTER HX monitors for live production
AMC Networks, Charter Renew Distribution Agreement
By George Winslow published
The new multi-year deal includes both linear networks and AMC’s DTC streaming service
Grass Valley Reports Record Growth in Run-Up to IBC 2024
By George Winslow published
The company said it will arrive at IBC with new solutions that will help it build on a year of strong financial performance and new long-term strategic partnerships
Campbell Media Relies on Cablecast to Provide Meeting Coverage for 11 Cities
By George Winslow published
Campbell Media provides city meeting coverage in multiple cities and simulcasts live to multiple platforms simultaneously using Cablecast solutions
WJFW Adds a third PlayBox Neo AirBox Neo-20 Server
By George Winslow published
With the third server being used for playout of COZI-TV, WJFW offers three commercial channels
Ateme Integrates AWS Graviton Processors into Its Titan Products
By George Winslow published
By adopting AWS Graviton processors, Ateme will bring the benefits of ARM-based CPU architectures to AWS media customers and produce significant gains in energy efficiency
The 76th Engineering, Science & Technology Emmys Recipients Announced
By George Winslow published
NVIDIA founder Jensen Huang will receive Charles F. Jenkins Lifetime Achievement Award; the Philo T. Farnsworth Corporate Achievement Award is being given to Adobe
Disney Stations and Channels Blacked Out on DirecTV
By George Winslow published
ESPN, Disney-owned stations and other services were taken off the air after the two sides were unable to reach a new distribution deal
Tegna Names Carrie Yates President & GM of WZDX in Huntsville
By George Winslow published
Yates has been the interim general manager at the station
Creative Technology Deploys Imagine SNP
By George Winslow published
Imagine’s Selenio Network Processor (SNP) has been installed across key business locations in the United States, the United Kingdom, Northern Europe and the Middle East
Telestream Introduces AI-Powered Tools for Rapid Content Delivery at IBC 2024
By George Winslow published
It will showcase processing tools that are designed to optimize every step of the media production lifecycle, with a focus on speed, quality, and efficiency
SCTE TechExpo 2024 Unveils New Sessions, Program Highlights
By George Winslow published
One of its interactive sessions is the inaugural SCTE Broadband Fiber Installer (BFI) Boot Camp that will provide hands on training
University of Texas Athletics Completes Wide-Ranging Deployment of Riedel Solutions
By George Winslow published
The installation includes Riedel's Artist digital matrix intercom, Bolero wireless intercom, and Simplylive Production Suite
Study: 78% of Hispanic Americans Prefer Streaming Over Traditional TV
By George Winslow published
Hispanics, who have long over indexed in usage of streaming services, prefer the personalized and diverse content options provided by streaming
Olympics Boosts Total July Ad Spend
By George Winslow published
The total U.S. ad market grew by 14%, YoY in July 2024 with five days of the Olympics accounting for 43% of the month’s growth; national TV grew by 10%
GAME to Launch $41.99 a Month DTC Gotham Sports App with NBA, NHL, MLB Games
By George Winslow published
The app combines MSG and YES apps to offer the New York Knicks, New York Rangers, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, Buffalo Sabres, Brooklyn Nets and New York Yankees games
Nine Network Completes Deployment of Sony ILME-FR7 PTZ Cameras
By George Winslow published
The cameras are being used in a new remote operated news studio in Canberra
Disney, DirecTV Blackout Looms
By George Winslow published
Disney-owned ABC stations, ESPN and other Disney channels could go dark in DirecTV homes on Sept. 1 if no deal is reached
Mediaproxy Adds A3SA Compliant Decryption Feature for ATSC 3.0
By George Winslow published
The compliance and monitoring specialist has worked closely with the A3SA to develop software decryption capability to deliver integrated NextGen TV tools
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