Tom Butts
Tom has covered the broadcast technology market for the past 25 years, including three years handling member communications for the National Association of Broadcasters followed by a year as editor of Video Technology News and DTV Business executive newsletters for Phillips Publishing. In 1999 he launched digitalbroadcasting.com for internet B2B portal Verticalnet. He is also a charter member of the CTA's Academy of Digital TV Pioneers. Since 2001, he has been editor-in-chief of TV Tech (www.tvtech.com), the leading source of news and information on broadcast and related media technology and is a frequent contributor and moderator to the brand’s Tech Leadership events.
Latest articles by Tom Butts
Are Viewers Cutting Back on Streaming?
By Tom Butts published
One researcher reports average spending, number of subscriptions have declined
IBC Show to Focus on AI, Shifting M&E Business Models, Sports
By Tom Butts published
IBC PREVIEW Organizers preview Amsterdam gathering
Tegna: Michael Steib to Succeed Dave Lougee as CEO
By Tom Butts published
Artsy CEO has also worked for NBCU and Google
Carr Raises Possibility of ‘Incentive Auction 2.0’
By Tom Butts published
FCC Commissioner hints of another spectrum auction during ATSC's annual meeting
Hisense Bullish on 8K
By Tom Butts published
World's second largest TV maker joins 8K Association
IndyCar Moves to Fox
By Tom Butts published
SPORTS Exclusive multiyear, multiplatform agreement includes Indianapolis 500, starting in 2025
IMAX Brings the NBA Finals Live to Fans in Taiwan and Hong Kong
By Tom Butts published
IMAX delivers high-res feed over low-bandwidth connection to demonstrate StreamSmart technology
The Many Moving Parts of the Transition to NextGen TV
By Tom Butts published
PROGRESS REPORT Broadcasters await the results of the ‘Future of TV’ task force and a 1.0 sunset
Rosica Officially Exits Avid
By Tom Butts published
Rosica announced his resignation from Avid in November after the company was acquired by STG for $1.4 billion
Report: Older SVOD Subscribers Unfazed by Price Hikes Will Drive Revenue Growth
By Tom Butts published
RESEARCH Global SVOD revenues expected to increase nearly $117B by 2031 says MIDiA
Nominations Now Open for Corporate Star Awards for ESG Achievements in Broadcast M&E
By Tom Butts published
Awards to be announced at 2024 IBC Show
How Will Venu Sports Impact Pay-TV Subscriptions?
By Tom Butts published
Horowitz report details consumer feedback on Disney-Fox-WBD joint venture
OBS Taps Alibaba Cloud for AI-Enhanced MultiCamera Replays at Paris 2024
By Tom Butts published
The AI-enabled replay system will be implemented at 12 competition venues for events such as beach volleyball, tennis, judo and rugby
Paramount’s New Carriage Deal with Charter Includes Free Paramount+ to Spectrum Subscribers
By Tom Butts published
The offer is part of a multi-year distribution agreement that includes all of Paramount's cable networks and CBS O&Os
NAB President Curtis LeGeyt, FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr to Join ATSC at its Annual Meeting
By Tom Butts published
NEXTGEN TV ATSC’s NextGen Broadcast Conference and Member Meeting will take place June 13-14 at the Marriott Marquis in Washington
Brainstorm Expands Operations in N. America with New Office and Staff
By Tom Butts published
Thierry Gonzalo joins Brainstorm’s US team as Senior Solutions Architect in its new Austin office
Sony-Apollo’s Bid for Paramount Gets Serious
By Tom Butts published
The two companies—which have offered $26B—sign NDAs with Paramount
Telestream Taps Power of AI to Manage, Define Media Workflows
By Tom Butts published
CEO Rhonda Bassett-Spiers and CTO Simon Clarke discuss company's approach to adding AI tools to its product line
CNBC: Sinclair Considering Selling Some Broadcast Stations
By Tom Butts published
Unidentified source says up to 30% could be on the block
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