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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

Altice’s Optimum Complains to FCC Over Nexstar Retrans Negotiations

By George Winslow published 14 January 25

Cable operator objects to Nexstar handling negotiations for WPIX New York despite a 2024 FCC ruling

Regulatory and Standards

Canon Unveils Camera Color-Matching Application

By George Winslow published 14 January 25

Software is designed streamline matching process with the CR-N700 PTZ camera

Products

Survey: More Than Half of Netflix, Disney+, Max Subs Don’t See Advertising

By George Winslow published 14 January 25

Research New TVB study highlights the importance of broadcast TV for brands

Research

Comscore Expands Local Measurement Deal with Coastal Television

By George Winslow published 14 January 25

The multi-year deal to provide TV measurement and advanced audience data across 12 of Coastal Television’s markets significantly broadens the scope of their old deal.

A firefighter battles the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles.

Comcast NBCUniversal Donates $10 Million to Support L.A. Wildfire Relief

By George Winslow published 13 January 25

Donations will provide short, long-term assistance to impacted employees, communities and emergency personnel

T-Mobile Ramps Up Ad Business With $600 Million Vistar Media Acquisition

By George Winslow published 13 January 25

T-Mobile Advertising Solutions is buying the digital-out-of-home advertising marketplace and platform

Products

Vizio Launches App Bundle With Discounted Starz, AMC+ Offer

By George Winslow published 13 January 25

Streaming Offer provides access to a large selection of Starz and AMC movies and TV shows normally priced at $20.98 a month

Streaming

AccuWeather Lightning Network announcement

AccuWeather Acquires TOA Systems

By George Winslow published 13 January 25

Deal for technology provider will allow AccuWeather to create an advanced global lightning-detection network

Business

Nexstar Stations Dropped from Altice USA’s Optimum Cable Systems

By George Winslow published 11 January 25

Failure to conclude a new retransmission-consent agreement led to the blackout of 63 stations in 42 markets

Business

Updated: Disney’s KABC-TV Los Angeles Returns to Air After Wildfire Outage

By George Winslow published 10 January 25

The Eaton Wildfire in Los Angeles knocked it off the air earlier on Friday, Jan. 10.

Transmission

DirecTV Brings Programmatic Ads to Satellite Inventory

By George Winslow published 10 January 25

Advertising Effort gives clients increased scale and access to satellite and streaming inventory

Advertising

Scripps Promotes Lyn Plantinga To Lead Local Media Operations

By George Winslow published 10 January 25

People WTVF Nashville GM adds oversight of Scripps’ team of regional vice presidents

People

Wildfire damage in Pacific Palisades, Calif.

Sinclair, Tennis Channel Partner With Salvation Army for L.A. Wildfire Relief

By George Winslow published 10 January 25

Launching ‘Sinclair Cares: California Wildfires Relief’ fundraising initiative

FCC: Women Have Majority Stakes in 10% of Commercial Stations

By George Winslow published 10 January 25

New study shows minorities hold majority stakes in 5%; whites have majority stakes in 74% of commercial stations

Regulatory and Standards