Tech Roundup

Over the past decade, radio broadcasting has felt the pressure to adapt in line with changing consumer behavior and the broadening of content services now available. As the popularity of podcasts in particular continue to soar, what does this mean for the health of radio? A group of British industry pros offered interesting views on the subject.

Sports data and iGaming affiliate platform QL Gaming Group (QLGG) is now a sibling to KROQ and the Radio.com audio streaming platform. Entercom just completed the purchase of the business, for $32 million.

This week saw the signing of a partnership between TEGNA and GatesAir that will help it bring NEXTGEN TV broadcasts to the Seattle market, starting in December. What role does GatesAir play in this rollout? Those questions are answered by GatesAir Television Products Group VP/GM Ray Miklius in this fresh RBR+TVBR InFOCUS Podcast, presented by Dot.FM. LISTEN HERE

If your friends all drive Porsches, buying a Mercedes-Benz may make amends -- if having a state-of-the-art connected car is of importance. DTS, the wholly owned subsidiary of Xperi Holding Corp., has just inked an in-dash distribution deal with the storied German automaker.

The new head of ATX Networks brings more than 20 years of senior management experience in the broadband and content industry to his new role at ATX. His work history includes a variety of leadership roles and stretches across multiple technology disciplines.

The adjacent 600-square-foot spaces in Pinellas County, Fla., will emphasize technology from Red House Streaming, a CP Communications brand that focuses exclusively on IP, cloud, and bonded cellular solutions.

The new AG 6000 option boasts an ST 2110 output which enables HD/SD output via dual 10GB SFP+ ports. Learn more about this product and service by clicking here.

Until COVID-19 disrupted live theatrical productions, he toured as a Production Sound Engineer on a variety of Broadway productions, as well as working as a sound designer for theatrical productions, music festivals and corporate events. Now, he's the new Market Development Manager for Point Source Audio.

Everybody in the radio industry has likely heard of TM Studios, known for their jingle and production music house. Few likely knew, however, that Cumulus Media's Westwood One national radio arm was its parent. That's about to change.

The new identity for the unit that is poised to split off from Nielsen and become its own company is now known. A new brand logo was also shared, and Nielsen descibes it as having "a vibrant Flash Green color that reflects the company's dynamic and optimistic spirit, as well as a bold, one-of-a-kind typeface that represents our strength and creativity."

One of Iberoamérica's largest media conglomerates, the home of such brands as Spain's El País newspaper and international contemporary pop and hot talk brand Los 40, has renewed its streaming agreement with the digital audio and podcast entity owned by The E.W. Scripps Co.

A company that's gained notice for its app-based TV video delivery platform has just finalized an agreement with Massillon, Ohio-based MCTV that allows it to bring IP-based services and streaming video content to its residential subscribers in the Buckeye State.

The NAB Show Product of the Year Awards recognize "the most significant and promising new products and technologies being showcased for the first time." New this year, winners comprise exhibiting companies from both NAB Show and NAB Show New York.

Yves Padrines is departing as CEO of a company that has done work on NEXTGEN TV, and he will be pursuing new opportunities. His successor has been named.

What does the adoption of NEXTGEN TV look like for you? Telos Alliance representatives seek to answer this question to the best of their abilities in a virtual showcase set for Wednesday, October 28.