Thursday, May 7, 2026

Dielectric and SCMS Enjoy Two Years As Sales Partners

The Sinclair Broadcast Group subsidiary and broadcast equipment provider are looking back with smiles on a two-year partnership they believe sets the stage for a positive future. “Our partnership with SCMS has been impactful in many ways,” says Dielectric President Keith Pelletier.

Altos Ventures GC Added To Bitcentral Board

The provider of professional media products for broadcast and digital video is welcoming a Silicon Valley executive to its Board of Directors. "A highly accomplished executive with a track record of leadership across technology, venture capital, and corporate governance," his expertise will play a key role at Bitcentral.

New TuneIn Owner Debuts An In-Dash Auto Interface

It's the new owner of the global TuneIn audio streaming portal and the parent of stations including "Boom 97.3" in Toronto. In the U.S., it is the purveyor of all-music channels on MVPDs such as Hotwire Communications. Now, Stingray has launched a co-branded music, podcast and radio platform for automakers.

Triton Digital, Omny Studio Go With Video Podcasting

Triton, a global technology and services provider to the digital audio, podcast and broadcast radio industries, updated its Omny Studio product by expanding the platform’s capabilities to include comprehensive support for video podcasting.

MediaKind, Harmonic to Combine Video Business

Following a French employee works council consultation process, the parties would immediately execute a purchase agreement. The transaction would be expected to close in the first half of 2026, subject to customary regulatory approvals and closing conditions.

Thumbs Up For New Anywave ATSC 3.0 Translator

The Heartland Video Systems (HVS) Interop event is now history, held November 10-14 at the company's Wisconsin headquarters. There, Anywave Broadcast Inc. participated in the testing of ATSC 3.0 translators. The tests passed the test.

MovieSphereGold Gets Launch Boost From LTN

Lionsgate and Debmar-Mercury have selected LTN to launch and deliver the newly launched MovieSphereGold all-movie digital multicast network and Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television (FAST) channel via the company's multicast-enabled, purpose-built IP video distribution network.

A Connected TV Inventory Access Win For Mid-Market Brands

A media buying collective built for independent agencies and mid-market advertisers has secured a new partnership with FreeWheel, the Comcast-owned global technology platform for the streaming advertising ecosystem.

Innovid Launches a Live Content Certification Program

The ad tech platform's new initiative is built on a mission of "Trust, Transparency and Seamless Ad Execution" for live streamed content, Including sports. ABC and ESPN parent Disney is one of the first certified partners, joining FOX, NBCUniversal and CBS News & Stations parent Paramount.

PPDS Preparing to Unveil Next-Gen AI Signage

PPDS, the exclusive global provider of Philips Professional Displays and complementary products, is preparing for a global conference that's growing in importance to U.S. broadcasting companies — where it will be debuting a robust interactive and immerse experience for visitors.

PlayoutONE Standard Is Now Free

It isn’t a trial, a teaser, or a limited offer. Aiir is moving ahead with a full release of software "that helped so many hobbyists, community stations, and broadcasters bring their ideas to life" at no cost to its users. 

Vizrt Makes AI-Powered Advances To Aid Media Management

London-headquartered live production technology firm Vizrt has brought to market a series of AI-driven advances focusing on speed, intelligence, and accuracy in its media asset management (MAM) system, Viz One 8.1.

Sonicview Digital Console Debuts A Dual Power Model

Expanding on the powerful features of the Sonicview series, the new DP model introduces a redundant power supply. Designed for broadcast environments and system integrators, the Sonicview DP line is designed to ensure that key audio never drops out.

An AI Assistant Designed to Optimize Daily Operations for Radio

It's a Quad Cities, Iowa-Illinois headquartered developer of a broadcast industry AI-enhanced traffic, production, and creative workflow platform. Now, it has brought to market "an advanced AI assistant" already active within the platform.

Introducing A ‘High-End’ Professional Studio Amplifier Range

Dynaudio Acoustics, a Danish maker of reference systems for professional studios and broadcasting companies, recently brought to market its newest range of power amplifiers.