Avid unveils new initiative
The company plans to change the way it serves customers....
Concerns about Internet traffic jams continue
Huge video files threaten to clog the Internet to sluggish downloads and frustration with data-heavy services....
ESPN creates production division in tandem with Disney
The new ESPN Films will develop sports-themed scripted and documentary film projects for television and theatrical release....
Comcast and NFL in court over channel placement
The fight is over whether to carry the NFL network on a sports tier rather than on the more widely carried basic programming tier. ...
CBS brings mixed martial arts to network television
The network will broadcast four of ProElite’s EliteXC events per year as two-hour live primetime specials....
Adelstein, Taylor Tate to speak during Regulatory Face-off at NAB2008
During the Regulatory Face-off, show attendees get the chance to interact directly with the commissioners regarding critical broadcast and telecommunications issues....
Viewers turn to Internet over TV for news
Nearly 70 percent of Americans believe traditional journalism is out of touch....
NAB names Engineering Awards recipients
Thomas B. Silliman and Antoon Uyttendaele are being recognized for their lifetime of achievements in radio and TV technology....
Neil Patel tapped to head NTIA
Meredith Atwell Baker, who has been heading the DTV coupon program as acting NTIA chief, said last week that she was leaving the agency....
FCC wants explanation for blacked out programming in Alabama
Michael Copps has urged chairman Martin to investigate the timing of an equipment malfunction at the station....
Senators challenge ownership rules in Congress
The group has expressed its “resolution of disapproval” to a rule change that would allow local newspaper owners to buy TV stations in their towns....
EVS announces Avid DNxHD codec support
The company is supporting the codec in its XT[2] production server....
Weather Central appoints Smedberg as VP of operations
Steve Smedberg previously oversaw the marketing and product management departments....
WTIC-TV enhances traffic reporting with Beat the Traffic
The Hartford, CT, station has deployed traffic reporting technology to help create more accurate and compelling traffic reports....
Footen to explore file-based workflows during SBE/Ennes NAB session
National TeleConsultants VP John Footen will describe how service-oriented architectures identify workflow needs....
