Vizrt Adds To Its IT Team
It's a Norwegian company known for real-time graphics and live production solutions for content creators. It's just shared several new senior appointments which it says are designed to enhance customer security, experience, and its channel business.
Paramount Shares Rise On Word of ‘Revived’ Skydance Deal
Paramount Global shares were up by 6.6% to $11.44 on the news that David Ellison’s Skydance Media has reached a preliminary agreement to buy National Amusements for $1.75 billion. NAI would then be merged with Paramount, completing a transaction in the works for months.
An ‘Out-of-the-Box’ Graphics Production Product Arrives
The offering, dubbed Viz Trio Go, combines compact hardware with the offerings of Vizrt's Viz Trio control application for graphics in broadcast tech and Viz Engine, Vizrt’s graphics platform.
Corus Fiscal Ills Lead To AM Radio Service Reduction
Corus Entertainment is discontinuing unique programming on two AMs in big Canadian markets — another cost-cutting move for the fiscally troubled company. The decision comes as "QR Calgary" is poised to lose its FM simulcast amid concerns the company violated CRTC regulations with an AM/FM combo.
Introductory Florida Broadcasters HOF Induction Comes
While watching the first 2024 U.S. Presidential Debate may be of high interest for attendees, catching it on delay may be in order, as the inaugural class of the Florida Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame will be formally inducted tonight (6/27) at a gala reception.
Mr. Antenna Owner Violates FCC Sunshine Agenda Period
Karlo Maalouf, owner and founder of Mr. Antenna, has been singled out by the FCC's Office of General Counsel for submitting a prohibited written presentation during a Commission "Sunshine Agenda Period."
White Rabbit Snares Illinois FM
An entity led by Peter Harkness that's based in Sterling, Ill., has agreed to acquire a Class A FM serving the Sauk Valley of Illinois. The deal includes real estate, and the station's broadcast tower, in addition to the station's FCC licensee.
A Wrongful Termination Suit Marches On
A longtime radio host is moving forward with his second attempt to convince a federal court that he is the victim of an unlawful termination suit and that it's all about politics. Bonneville International Corp. disagrees, as the host's quest for justice continues in a California federal district court.
CTA CEO Fiercely Opposes ‘AM Radio For Every Vehicle’ Act
RBR+TVBR revisits an April 30 InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM, featuring Gary Shapiro, the head of the Consumer Technology Association. In Congressional testimony, Shapiro made it clear why his association — owner and producer of the CES conference — opposes it.
FCC Considering A New FM Broadcast Station Class
The Media Bureau is now seeking comment on a proposal that would create a new FM station class. Importantly, this proposed FM station class would supersede a dormant plan that would have established a new “Class C4” category of FM stations in the U.S.
Kramer Buys AV/IT, Video Conferencing Provider Ashton Bentley
Audio-visual tech company Kramer has completed its acquisition of Ashton Bentley, a UK-based provider of collaboration spaces. This acquisition is being called "a pivotal step in Kramer's three-year strategy" to expand its capabilities and offerings in the Unified Communication and Collaboration (UCC) domain.
WKXW, FOX Political Host Bill Spadea Seeks N.J. Gov. Nod
"I'm an outsider they can't control." That's how Bill Spadea, a vocal supporter of former President Donald Trump, described himself as he announced his intention to run for Governor of the State of New Jersey.
TEGNA Succession Plan Sets Retirement Date For Lougee
TEGNA head Dave Lougee is retiring, and an August transition is expected. Who's taking on the role of President/CEO that in early 2023 many believed would be going to Deb McDermott? It is an individual with experience at the parent of wedding portal The Knot, and at NBCUniversal.
Tardy Kid-Vid OPIF Filings Yield A Big Proposed Fine
A self-revelation by a Gray Television station that's home to "Wyoming News Now" has generated a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture of significant size for the facility's failure to upload its "KidVid" children's programming records to the FCC's online public inspection file in a timely manner.
The InFOCUS Podcast: Brad Deutsch
To provide a full analysis of why the FCC restored a FM duplicate programming rule that dates to 1992, which disappeared during the Pai Commission, RBR+TVBR Editor-in-Chief Adam R Jacobson welcomes Foster Garvey Office Managing Director and Principal Brad Deutsch to the InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM.














