
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

Netgear Introduces Engage 2.0 Upgrade For AV Network Management
By Phil Kurz published
Free upgrade simplifies the complexity of managing broadcast IP networks

Blackmagic Tunes Up Broadcast of Spanish R&B Music Fest
By Phil Kurz published
Producer Ruima Video Art also used vendor’s tech to feed a large projector during the Maspalomas Costa Canaria Soul Festival

Sinclair, IIT Bombay Ink MoU on Advancing ATSC 3.0-Based Broadcast-to-Everything
By Phil Kurz published
B2X improves upon direct-to-mobile and extends broadcast into the 6G ecosystem

Heartland Video Systems Hosts ATSC 3.0 Interoperability Test
By Phil Kurz published
The third annual gathering focused on signal signing, HDR, Dolby Atmos and enhanced accessibility

Brightcove Bows Tool To Help Marketers Hone Video Content Strategies
By Phil Kurz published
Marketing Insights will provide a deeper dive on how campaigns are performing

Avid Completes Purchase of Wolftech Broadcast Solutions
By Phil Kurz published
Combined companies will aim to enhance newsroom efficiency and accelerate story delivery

Comcast Technology Solutions Introduces Cloud TV Platform
By Phil Kurz published
Bows a 24/7, cloud-based service supporting prep and playout of linear, streaming channels

The Wisdom of Having Multiple Layers
By Phil Kurz published
Redundancy isn’t so redundant—and old tech comes in handy—when disaster strikes

X Games To Launch FAST Channel With Streaming Partner Frequency
By Phil Kurz published
Free streamer will present global live event coverage and archived games

Calgary To Collaborate on ATSC 3.0 Datacasting for Municipal Use
By Phil Kurz published
Project with Humber Polytechnic in Toronto aims to examine how NextGen TV can improve services and better connect residents

SwXtch.io, Telos Alliance Collaborate on Low-Latency Cloud Intercom
By Phil Kurz published
Relying on Telos Infinity VIP and swXtch.io’s cloudSwitch network, solution debuted this summer

Live Media Group Deploys IP-Native MU-16 Mobile Unit With Dual Calrec Argo Consoles, ImPulse Core
By Phil Kurz published
New vehicle sports a 72-fader Argo Q and 48-fader Argo S consoles

Chyron Hits the Track as International Luge Federation’s Official Graphics Provider
By Phil Kurz published
Building on a partnership struck last year, company will provide graphics for all of the governing body’s live telecasts

One Media Tech Names Matthew Goldman VP of Strategic, Technical Initiatives
By Phil Kurz published
New role at Sinclair subsidiary will focus on implementing HDR, other advanced tech

Fox Sports Aims To Enhance World Series Coverage With ‘Inside-Out’ Perspective
By Phil Kurz published
Several incremental production advancements aim to let viewers watch the games from new vantage points

Fubo Unveils Standalone Premium Subscription Networks
By Phil Kurz published
Rollout includes Paramount+ with Showtime, NBA League Pass and FanDuel Sports Network

LYNX Technik Introduces PEC 1464 Streamer, Recorder
By Phil Kurz published
New unit enables simultaneous content streaming and recording

Thunder City Equips New FAU Mobile Unit With Evertz Replay, Router, Grand Master Clock
By Phil Kurz published
Florida Atlantic University uses MPU to produce sports content for ESPN+

Sony Electronics Releases Firmware Updates for Camera Remote Toolkit
By Phil Kurz published
Will also bow Camera Remote Command Version 2024.1.0 this month

ARRI Unveils Ensō Prime Lens Series
By Phil Kurz published
Series delivers a smooth, balanced look featuring German precision engineering with Japanese optics
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