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

TMT Insights Appoints Gregory Cox VP of Sales and Business Development for the Americas
By Tom Butts published
PEOPLE Cox will lead market expansion across the region

Sen. Warren Asks DOJ to ‘Closely Scrutinize’ Disney-Fubo Deal
By Tom Butts published
Massachusetts Democrat thinks acquisition could violate antitrust rules

ESPN to End MLB Coverage Starting in 2026
By Tom Butts published
"ESPN's demand to reduce rights fees is simply unacceptable. As a result, we have mutually agreed to terminate our agreement."

NESN Launches National FAST Channel
By Tom Butts published
NESN Nation will provide nationwide access to its programming covering New England sports teams

Report: A Quarter of Broadcasters are Using AI
By Tom Butts published
Haivision's annual Broadcast Transformation Report report found 41% of its 900 respondents anticipate using AI within the next 24 months

Benjamin Desbois Returns to Telestream as New Chief Growth and Strategy Officer
By Tom Butts published
Debois has also held leadership positions at Avid, Dalet and Backlight

C2HR: Broadcast Engineering Among Hottest Jobs in Content Development
By Tom Butts published
Broadcast techs saw a 25% boost in their pay in 2024, according to annual survey

Paramount, Youtube TV Avoid Channel Blackout, Will Continue Negotiations
By Tom Butts published
Both companies took carriage dispute to the brink before last minute reprieve

YouTube TV Likely To Drop Paramount Channels Today
By Tom Butts published
Carriage Virtual MVPD, programmer have reached an impasse over carriage rights

2025 NAB Show Set to Focus on AI
By Tom Butts published
PropelME dedicated startup hub will feature companies leveraging AI to transform the broadcast, media and entertainment industry

Telycam to Showcase New Broadcast PTZ Camera at 2025 NAB Show
By Tom Butts published
Now shipping, new Explore 4K camera combines a one-inch sensor and advanced Phase-Detection Auto-Focus

FCC’s Carr Calls for New Spectrum Auction for First Responders
By Tom Butts published
New chair’s plans for first commission meeting will also address TV loudness

Perifery Acquires Pixitmedia to Expand AI-Powered Media Distribution
By Tom Butts published
Company says Pixitmedia will broaden Perifery’s connected media workflow capabilities with front-line file system solutions.

Riedel Unveils Next Generation of StageLink Edge Devices at 2025 ISE
By Tom Butts published
New networked I/O boxes are designed for broadcast, live production, and studio environments

Parks: Nearly Half of all U.S. Internet Households are Now ‘Cord-Cutters’
By Tom Butts published
56 million (46%) say they’ve ‘cut the cord’ while 12% identify as ‘cord nevers’

Legislation Proposed to Require Refunds During TV Blackouts
By Tom Butts last updated
‘Stop Sports Blackouts Act’ proposed by Rep. Ryan and Sen. Murphy

BB Media: Scripted Content Maintains Dominance Worldwide
By Tom Butts published
Research Supply of unscripted content has declined in the past two years

Amagi: FAST Viewers Want Multiple Viewing Options on One Platform
By Tom Butts published
Company’s 14th Global FAST Report reveals shift toward unified distribution strategies among content providers

DirecTV To Carry Texas Rangers Sports Network
By Tom Butts published
Sports Multiyear distribution agreement will also include 15 games broadcast over the air during the 2025 season

Fabric x Xytech Rebrands as Fabric
By Tom Butts published
Company is building towards an integrated media operations platform; standardizing media workflows through a suite of products

G&D Merges With VuWall
By Tom Butts published
Business Equity investor Naxicap acquires IP video-wall provider
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