Connecting with viewers
The path from the TV station to a viewer's television set used to be simple and direct: transmit antenna to receive antenna. Today, there are a variety
Let TV die
A May 2011 report titled If a TV station broadcasts in the forest, written by Thomas W. Hazlett, a professor of law and economics at George Mason University
Frequencies for sale
Just over a year ago, the FCC released its long-awaited National Broadband Plan (NBP). For broadcasters, the plan means losing 120MHz, or 20 channels,
Sleight of hand
A recently released study by Onyeije Consulting claims that not only is spectrum not in short supply, but that some of those most clamoring for more of it are already sitting on huge chunks of underused spectrum.
Content double jeopardy
Editorial director Brad Dick discusses Adobe Pass, a technology that provides viewers with the content portability and access they demand, and why broadcasters should take note.
Opportunity knocks
Editorial director Brad Dick considers the changing world of consumer video, the many platforms it’s being delivered to, and what broadcasters need to do to keep up.
Angry birds and Lady Gaga
Editorial Director Brad Dick takes on FCC Chairman Julius Genachowsksi and his Feb. 7 speech to the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation, where he ranted about America’s low ranking in broadband adoption.
It's all about the money
Editorial director Brad Dick discusses the FCC’s decision to delay the approval of an experimental license for a new DTV system proposed by SpectrumEvolution.org and the possible motives behind it
Kill the 8-VSB Frankenstein, redux
Editorial director Brad Dick revisits his prediction about 8-VSB in light of an FCC recommendation that the industry move to adopt COFDM
OTT is closer than it appears
Editorial director Brad Dick discusses the growing prevalence of over-the-top TV and how it will impact broadcasters going forward
Boob tube vs. YouTube
Editorial director Brad Dick discusses the changing platforms on which consumers view content and reassures broadcasters that TV isn’t going away anytime soon
Broadcasters take the heat
Editorial director Brad Dick discusses the proposed Spectrum Measurement and Policy Reform Act and how it will affect broadcasters’ stations and bank accounts
Mobile TV: broadcast's best-kept secret
A recent story on the Broadcast Engineering website reviewed Qualcomm's potential decision to sell its video delivery business, FLO TV. Qualcomm's chairman
Google TV
I've previously been of the opinion that TV viewers would never settle for watching TV programming on computers because it required a lean-forward experience.
