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Broadcast audio technology company The Telos Alliance doesn't plan to be simply exhibiting its wares at the upcoming IBC 2022. Rather, the Cleveland-based company will use the conference to introduce new Professional Services offerings while demonstrate its technology in strategic partner booths.

MultiDyne Video & Fiber Optic Systems returns to IBC with power extension in mind for camera operators seeking to free themselves from the limitations of SMPTE cable, and cleanly merge broadcast and digital cinema signal chains. The company’s new APE family seeks to achieve both by adding advanced power extension capability to MultiDyne’s SMPTE HUT and SilverBack systems via integrated DC power supplies.

Daniel Loeb of Third Point, an activist investor, on Tuesday suggested to The Walt Disney Company that it engage in a variety of stock-sparking initiatives — such as shaking up the Disney board, jettisoning ESPN and taking 100% ownership of Hulu by acquiring Comcast's stake in the OTT platform. Disney responded by essentially snubbing him.

What does Quicklink have in store for the upcoming IBC 2022 show in Amsterdam? It plans to unveil a video production product expressly designed for creating professional virtual, in-person and hybrid events.

ARK, led by CEO and co-founder Joshua Weiss, joined the industry forum comprised of leading companies from the online video ecosystem to further their development and use of the new television standard ATSC 3.0.

The contract will now be sent to the membership for ratification, with the National Board recommending a “yes” vote. SAG-AFTRA represents actors, announcers, broadcast journalists, DJs, news writers, news editors, program hosts, voiceover artists, influencers and other entertainment and media professionals.

While viewed by many as a replacement for cable television, can FAST channels grow revenue while gaining audience by weaving commercials into the mix? Yes, a new report from LG Ads Solutions says. But, consider the source.

Serving Lee County, Va., is an AM/FM Country-formatted combo that serves a geographical area to the northwest of Kingsport, Tenn., and to the south of Cumberland, W. Va. Pending FCC approval, this radio pair will be heading to a new owner.

The Baltimore-based owner of broadcast TV stations, MVPD-distributed Tennis Channel and the Bally Sports regional sports networks enjoyed an incredibly strong Q2 for political ad dollars. The trends for Q3 are bright, too, leading to "crowdout" for core advertising that one analyst wanted more details of.

For many in the U.S., Sinclair Broadcast Group is viewed as the owner of broadcast TV stations and the parent of Bally Sports regional sports networks. But, Sinclair is perhaps the one free-to-air TV station owner that's done more to advance ATSC 3.0 in the U.S. than its peers. Now, Sinclair has taken another step designed to further the development and implementation of NextGen TV not only stateside, but in South Korea.

The privatization of Nielsen Holdings plc is approaching the finish line for the onetime dissident shareholder — an entity Nielsen and another shareholder, Windacre Partnership, unsuccessfully fought against for eventual control of the multinational company.

Tackling the world of corporate sports sponsorships is a topic that's likely of keen interest to any broadcast radio company with a toe in Sports Talk, or holds a contract for play-by-play on-air rights. As such, a two-part “Playing for Dollars” series at the Radio Masters Sales Summit featuring Center For Sales Strategy Managing Partner Matt Sunshine may be just what the head coach of your organization needs.

The Radio + Television Business Report has concluded its request for broadcast media industry nominations for its 2022 Top Local TV Leaders ranking. It's now one of the most popular features of the year among readers of RBR+TVBR, and we thank those who submitted their votes for this third-annual list.

What's the biggest advertiser at Spot Radio? Without question, it is a cash-back app that few even heard of before 2021. Thanks in part to a heavy audio advertising effort, more people than ever are aware of Get Upside.

As successive generations of young adults in the United States cope with rising student debt and housing costs, multigenerational living is increasingly providing a respite from the storm. That's the key finding of new data from Pew Research Center that finds 25% of U.S. adults ages 25 to 34 resided in a multigenerational family household in 2021 — up from 9% in 1971.