Latest articles by Tom Butts
Lawyers in CBS Bias Complaint Seeking Mediator
Paramount wants to settle $20B lawsuit
Public TV's TechConnect Joins NAB Show’s Broadcast Engineering Conference
TechConnect ’25, a premier technology education conference targeting public media professionals will be held April 4 at the Las Vegas Convention Center
MSG Returns to Optimum
After a nearly two-month standoff, MSG Networks and Altice reach an agreement on carriage fees
TMT Insights Appoints Gregory Cox VP of Sales and Business Development for the Americas
PEOPLE Cox will lead market expansion across the region
Sen. Warren Asks DOJ to ‘Closely Scrutinize’ Disney-Fubo Deal
Massachusetts Democrat thinks acquisition could violate antitrust rules
ESPN to End MLB Coverage Starting in 2026
"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
NESN Nation will provide nationwide access to its programming covering New England sports teams
Report: A Quarter of Broadcasters are Using AI
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
Debois has also held leadership positions at Avid, Dalet and Backlight
C2HR: Broadcast Engineering Among Hottest Jobs in Content Development
Broadcast techs saw a 25% boost in their pay in 2024, according to annual survey
Paramount, Youtube TV Avoid Channel Blackout, Will Continue Negotiations
Both companies took carriage dispute to the brink before last minute reprieve
YouTube TV Likely To Drop Paramount Channels Today
Carriage Virtual MVPD, programmer have reached an impasse over carriage rights
2025 NAB Show Set to Focus on AI
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
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
New chair’s plans for first commission meeting will also address TV loudness
Perifery Acquires Pixitmedia to Expand AI-Powered Media Distribution
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
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’
56 million (46%) say they’ve ‘cut the cord’ while 12% identify as ‘cord nevers’
Legislation Proposed to Require Refunds During TV Blackouts
‘Stop Sports Blackouts Act’ proposed by Rep. Ryan and Sen. Murphy
BB Media: Scripted Content Maintains Dominance Worldwide
Research Supply of unscripted content has declined in the past two years
Amagi: FAST Viewers Want Multiple Viewing Options on One Platform
Company’s 14th Global FAST Report reveals shift toward unified distribution strategies among content providers
DirecTV To Carry Texas Rangers Sports Network
Sports Multiyear distribution agreement will also include 15 games broadcast over the air during the 2025 season
