Latest articles by Tom Butts
IOC: Paris 2024 Coverage ‘Attracting Record Audiences on TV and Digital’
Coverage 10 days in has generated a record nearly 1B streaming minutes according to organization
Bahrain TV Launches Middle East’s First IP Playout System
State broadcaster tapped Grass Valley for upgrade
Pliant to Showcase New Compact Crewcom Radio Pack at IBC2024
The newly designed CRP-C12 compact Radio Pack (RP) is one of the industry’s smallest, fully featured, wireless professional intercom belt packs
Disney+, Hulu, Max Bundle Launches
Streaming package available in ad-supported and ad-free plans
Anton/Bauer Unveils VCLX LI 1600 Power Supply for Cinematographers
The VCLX LI is a 1600Wh capacity battery, more than double the power of the VCLX NM2 launched last year
WBD Unveils ‘WBD House’ for Live Coverage of Paris Olympics to Euro Viewers
In total, there are four studios and three stand-up positions with 23 cameras
WBU’s Connectivity Forum Opens to Non-Members, Offers Remote Participation
The event will dive into 5G connectivity, IP infrastructure, AI as a cybersecurity threat and the latest in satellite services
TV Tech's Guide to Cloud Solutions is Now Available
News and insight on how the cloud is revolutionizing content production workflows
LiveU Reports Vital Role in Covering UK Election
Company says 180 broadcasters and news agencies from 40 countries deployed its IP video gear
SES Expands Partnership with Ateme for Sports and Live Events
SES will utilize Ateme’s TITAN encoders, multiplexers, and decoders for distribution of UHD content via its ground and satellite infrastructure
Audio-Technica to Supply Audio Gear for NBC Sports’ Olympics, Paralympics Coverage
More than 600 microphones, headsets, and headphones will be deployed to cover both events
ESPN Taps DP Bryan TWZ Brousseau, hsc.tv to Light Wimbledon Studio
ESPN is using the lighting setup for player interviews
LTN Powers UEFA Championship Fan Zones
Major European football tournament leverages LTN Lift playout solution to deliver live and pre-recorded video to fans across Germany
Grass Valley to Partner with Diversified
The two companies will team up on integrating GV's tech on Diversified advanced media projects
CNN Plans to Cull Workforce, Launch Digital Subscriptions by End of the Year
Network will also launch ‘TV Futures Lab' to focus on digital streaming and on-demand products
Imagine Communications Appoints Don Durand to Head up Global Ad Tech Sales
Durand was most recently SVP of international sales and product at WideOrbit
LG Ad Solutions Notes 'Seismic Shift' in Political TV Advertising in 2024 Election
CTV ad provider says U.S. viewers, regardless of political affiliation, increasingly prefer streaming over linear TV in 2024
Mediaproxy Integrates AI-Media's LEXI Captioning/Transcription Tool Into LogServer
The compliance monitoring developer has continued its collaboration with closed caption specialist AI-Media by adding the new LEXI Recorded feature to its LogServer logger and recorder
Could Bundles Solve the Streaming Churn Problem?
New Ampere study shows 42% of US consumers are SVoD ‘resubscribers’
Skydance, Paramount to Merge in $8B Deal
Merged venture, named ‘New Paramount’ will be led by David Ellison as Chairman/CEO and Jeff Shell as President
Vizrt Announces New Senior Appointments
New execs to focus on security, sustainability and channel business
Netflix, Amazon Continue to Dominate Streaming Originals
RESEARCH The two streaming giants commissioned more than half of all streaming Originals globally in Q1 2024, according to Ampere
Are Viewers Cutting Back on Streaming?
One researcher reports average spending, number of subscriptions have declined
