Low-Band VHF Systems Arrive For Repack Initiatives
A leading manufacturer of purpose-engineered antennas and RF systems for TV and radio broadcasters is now offering low-band VHF systems specific to Channels 4 and 5 to the television industry.
Pro and Consumer Audio Unity In The U.K.
It's no secret that the worlds of pro and consumer audio are converging. As such, some of the world biggest technology companies have committed to participating at an annual event that brings together representatives from the music industry, streaming audio companies and the two dominant smartphone makers. Perhaps a U.S. radio industry executive should be present, too.
An Automated Way For TV To Capture Digital Dollars
FreeWheel and Operative on Monday announced a partnership that makes NBCUniversal the first media company to participate in a platform designed to empower TV media businesses to sell advanced TV along with digital at scale in an automated way— to compete against Facebook and Google.
New Standards: Ad-IDs, EIDR Codes Get Kantar Nod
The organization whose standards work has supported a century of advances in entertainment technology has rolled out published standards for binding Ad-IDs to commercials and Entertainment ID Registry (EIDR) codes to programming content. The new SMPTE standards specify use of Kantar Media's audio watermarking technology, an open solution available for licensing.
Hands-Free TV Googled By DISH
Attention germophobes and all individuals who still have not mastered the multi-device remote control: If you are a DISH subscriber, you can now let your voice do all of the work, thanks to Google.
Here’s Who Is Tapped For NABEF’s TAP
The NAB Education Foundation (NABEF) on Tuesday announced the individuals selected to participate in the 2018 Technology Apprenticeship Program (TAP). This year’s participants and their apprenticeship placements include eight media properties, including Jack FM in Los Angeles.
Moses Parts Ways With AES
After 6 1/2 years of service, the Audio Engineering Society’s Executive Director has stepped down from his role. His final day was Sunday, July 1. The society’s Financial Planning Officer will serve as the interim Executive Director until a permanent successor is determined.
Spartan PBS Station Launches ATSC 3.0 Test Facility
In collaboration with Michigan State University and WKAR-23 in East Lansing, Mich., Public Media Company has launched an experimental Next Gen TV broadcasting station. This is the first ATSC 3.0 test station by a public media station and will be designed to explore the potential of Next Gen TV.
A New Smartphone Galaxy Added For Activated FM Chip
Here's a news story that has the semi-official approval of FCC Chairman Ajit Pai: The latest Samsung smartphone models, it turns out, come with newly activated FM chips in their headsets. This allows users to listen to any local radio station and was expressly done to boost use of NextRadio.
Cumulus Goes With GatesAir For Transmitter Need
The nation's No. 2 radio broadcasting company has linked up with one of the nation's leading transmitter makers once again. It's the second sizable order from Cumulus in the past year for the GatesAir Flexiva FAX air-cooled radio transmitter and continues Cumulus’ mission to replace its aging, tube-based transmitters.
Delta Sound Expands Riedel Rental Inventory
Riedel Communications’ MediorNet Compact Pro stageboxes are the latest additions to the rental inventory at Delta Sound Dubai, a provider of audio, communication, and technology solutions; event production services; and equipment. From its location in the UAE, Delta Sound will supply the Compact Pro’s as part of its total package for on-location signal distribution.
What’s The Most-Frequently Owned Tech Product?
A new Consumer Technology Association (CTA) study finds that the smartphone is rapidly approaching TV as the technology product most likely to be owned by Americans. Should broadcast TV be afraid? Or, is it the cable TV provider that should be worried about changing consumer habits?
Veritone Shares Dip As Stock Offering Closes
Veritone, known by radio and TV industry C-Suiters as a provider cloud-based AI analytics and cognitive solutions, has closed its underwritten public offering. The stock offering, clearly designed to give Veritone more cash with which to operate, was met with a largely negative reaction from its stockholders.
TuneIn Tune Out For Entercom: Radio.com Gets Exclusive
Until now, Radio.com has been a bit of a laggard as a streaming audio portal. Created by CBS Radio as a home for its stations and select outside partners, it has never reached the growth and widespread brand strength of iHeartRadio's eponymous App. Meanwhile, TuneIn emerged as a major go-to point for audio streaming. Now, Entercom is doubling down on Radio.com by yanking its stations from TuneIn.
Sales Territory ‘Modifications’ Finalized For Utah
The specialist in routing switchers, master control switchers, and related control software has appointed a Northeast regional sales manager. At the same time, it has given its Director of International Sales oversight of the Midwest.