Phil Kurz
Phil Kurz is a contributing editor to TV Tech. He has written about TV and video technology for more than 30 years and served as editor of three leading industry magazines. He earned a Bachelor of Journalism and a Master’s Degree in Journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Journalism.
Latest articles by Phil Kurz
Vizrt Integrates HTML Graphics System with Dalet News Production System
By Phil Kurz published
Viz Pilot Edge is now directly accessible from within Dalet Galaxy five
WSC Sports Unveils Trio Of AI-Driven Content Solutions
By Phil Kurz published
The new products are intended to help users engage more deeply with fans
OTA Wireless Readies ATSC 3.0 Datacasting For Commercial Deployment (Part 3)
By Phil Kurz published
Scripps’ Kerry Oslund and Nexstar’s Brett Jenkins discuss coverage and the business considerations of 3.0 datacasting
OTA Wireless Readies ATSC 3.0 Datacasting For Commercial Deployment (Part 2)
By Phil Kurz published
Nexstar’s Brett Jenkins and Scripps’ Kerry Oslund discuss OTA Wireless and NextGen TV opportunities in the second part of TV Tech’s three-part series
OTA Wireless Readies ATSC 3.0 Datacasting For Commercial Deployment (Part 1)
By Phil Kurz published
The Nexstar-Scripps joint venture has the pieces in place to create a new revenue stream from NextGen TV
AMG Chooses Brightline For ‘Frame’ Ad Format
By Phil Kurz published
The format will enable L-frame ads on The Weather Channel, Local Now and HBCU Go apps
Vizrt Unveils Viz Libro 8.3 With New Social Media Cropping Function
By Phil Kurz published
The release allows users to create one project and publish to multiple social media platforms
Chyron Releases Enhancements For LIVE Cloud Production Platform
By Phil Kurz published
The features are aimed at streamlining and simplifying tasks for platform users
Gary Heelas Joins TSL as Principal Engineer
By Phil Kurz published
He comes to TSL with 30 years of experience in electronics design
Custom Consoles Unveils M-Desk Refinements
By Phil Kurz published
The enhancements to the media workstation include CDF construction and LED lighting
Five More Stations Launch NextGen TV In San Antonio
By Phil Kurz published
The newly launched stations bring to nine the number of 3.0 services on air serving the market
EMG / Gravity Media Grow Executive Team
By Phil Kurz published
Charlie Cubbon joins the company as COO, and Jamie Hindhaugh as regional CEO
Agora Introduces Adaptive Video Optimization Technology
By Phil Kurz published
AVO uses machine learning to adjust parameters on the fly at every step of the video process
VuWall Unveils New Capabilities For VuStream 150 Video Encoder
By Phil Kurz published
The H.264 encoder supports HDMI signals at resolutions up to 3840 x2160 @ 60Hz
Plex Partners with T-Mobile To Grow Connected TV Reach
By Phil Kurz published
The company will work with T-Mobile to expand its connected TV inventory
Oklahoma Journalism Hall of Fame To Honor Blaise Labbe
By Phil Kurz published
Blaise Labbe oversees news operations in 12 markets across five states for Sinclair
Televisa Selects Synamedia For Broadcast Distribution Overhaul
By Phil Kurz published
Synamedia’s MEG and PowerVu will be deployed at 180 Televisa stations in Mexico
Broadcasting Legend Harry Pappas Dead At 78
By Phil Kurz published
Pappas launched what was once the largest individually owned station group in the country
ATSC 3.0 Datacasting Comes Of Age
By Phil Kurz published
OPINION Important 3.0 developments at the 2024 NAB Show point to near-term revenue from datacasting
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