This Tool Brings One-Touch Video Control During Live Broadcasts

Don't want your TV station's sports reports to be a boring read from behind the desk? Here's something that promises to bring a new dimension to a sportscaster's delivery -- namely, the ability to pause, slow down or replay sports footage while live on the air.

A New Over-The-Air Solution Is Dished Out

In a move designed to give DISH-owned "skinny bundle" Sling TV "over the top" (OTT) TV service an added boost, a new device that brings together live internet streams and free local TV has been brought to market. The product is marketed with the tag line, "Cut the cord with AirTV and watch TV on your terms."

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.

Mark Your Calendars: Next EAS Test Date Affirmed

The FCC's Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau and FEMA are readying the next nationwide combined test of the Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) and EAS. All EAS Participants are required to participate in this nationwide test.

A Euro Debut Comes For An Automated CC Tool

The latest speech-to-text tool from ENCO is getting a big spotlight at one of the world's biggest media technology events, set to begin in September in Amsterdam. The enCaption4 automated closed-captioning tool will be showcased by ENCO at IBC2018.  It marks the European debut of the engine for enCaption4.

Voice-Activated Ads Added At Audiomack

Instreamatic and music streaming platform Audiomack have inked a deal that will enable Audiomack to utilize Instreamatic’s AI-powered “voice era” technology to deliver and measure voice-activated ads across the Audiomack native iOS and Android mobile apps.

Pai’s Up-close Peek At Dielectric’s Repack Action

TV and FM broadcast antenna systems manufacturer Dielectric has attracted attention for its post-FCC spectrum auction repack-focused operation in Lewiston, Maine. Among those that have gravitated toward what Dielectric is doing is none other than FCC Chairman Ajit Pai, who recently took a guided tour of the facility with key company executives.

At Liberty For Full Cadence On Addressable TV Ad Platform

An entity describing itself as the world's largest international TV and broadband company has selected a platform provider for advanced and addressable TV advertising.

Wheatstone Wins In France For ScreenBuilder 2.0

The French are often maligned for having a dislike of Americans. That's certainly not the case when it comes to an American tech product featuring scripting tools and GUI for developing virtual news desks, producer workstations, control panels and other virtual interfaces.

LTN Sails New Course With Niles

LTN Global, a Maryland-based tech company broadcast-quality IP video transport solutions, has acquired a Kansas City, Mo.-based company specializing in media content creation and TV remote production. This allows them "to bring the market new efficiencies."

‘Personalized and Ad-Funded TV’ In Focus At NAB Show

MX1, a global solution provider of media services, on Monday announced that it has forged a partnership with a provider of ad delivery for targeted dynamic in-stream ad insertion.

Ex-TV Meteorologist Secured As CP Sales Leader

For nearly 30 years, a man sharing the name of a former U.S. President was a familiar face to TV views in Salt Lake City and in Rochester, N.Y. Today, he's now leading North American sales for a company known for its live event production services.

Data Plus Math Equals Big Buy For LiveRamp

"The trusted platform that makes data accessible and meaningful" has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a media measurement company that works with brands, agencies, cable operators, streaming TV services, and networks to tie cross-screen ad exposure with "real-world outcomes."

Matrix Develops A Sales Gateway Portal

Matrix has unveiled "its vision and plans" for the development of a new sales gateway that will support tech-enabled negotiations and significantly streamline media ad buying and selling.

The World’s First 5G-8K TV: One Step Closer To Fruition

A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between Samsung Electronics and SK Telecom — a pact that could revolutionize the television-watching experience by directly receiving 8K video over ultra-low latency and ultra-wideband 5G networks.