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Protecting TV Transmitters From Power Surges November 1st 2016 - 09:00 AM

An electrical spike getting into modern digital electronics can stop the show, and maybe a career. That’s one reason why spike-protection power strips are ubiquitous in TV studios. But modern TV transmitters are equally susceptible to power surges. Don’t forget to safeguard your station’s investment in RF gear with proper surge protection and grounding technology.

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The Cleveland ATSC 3.0 World Series simulcast was an up-converted feed originating from the on-site Fox Sports production compound.

First Live Sports ATSC 3.0 Broadcast is a Grand Slam October 31st 2016 - 10:00 AM

Experimental Next Generation TV station transmits the first live MLB World Series game broadcast in ATSC 3.0.

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BBC News Labs has been giving the EBU tips on flexible content production.

BBC Inspires EBU Over Flexible Content Production October 24th 2016 - 01:00 PM

Innovation has become a mantra for broadcasters, driven in part by the disruption of online content consumption and proliferation of video content sources which now number 1 billion globally by some counts. Innovation is seen as crucial for the very long term survival of traditional public service broadcasting, which must remain relevant by adapting to fast evolving content consumption patterns.

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NDI technology was not only at NewTek’s IBC exhibit, it was seen throughout the exhibit halls.

NewTek’s NDI: A Path to IP Production October 20th 2016 - 01:50 PM

Everyone wants to migrate from SDI to IP production, and NewTek has provided the technology to do it—for free!

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While there was plenty of cloud discussion at  IBC, is the technology, at this time, ready for broadcast?

Is the Cloud Ready for Prime Time? October 20th 2016 - 09:00 AM

The broadcast industry is talking increasingly about the importance and role of cloud technology. Perhaps a related question should be asked, “Is the cloud ready for prime time?”

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The future of TV RF broadcasting is as unknown as the next winning number on a casino Roulette wheel, except it has nothing to do with luck.

TV’s RF Roulette October 18th 2016 - 09:00 AM

ATSC 3.0 and the FCC repack are big bets on the future of over-the-air TV. Are there ways for TV stations to improve their odds of winning the jackpot?

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ATSC 3.0 Issues Next-Gen TV Request October 17th 2016 - 03:00 PM

The ATSC intends to develop test procedures to assure a quality ATSC 3.0 viewing experience and interoperability between Next-Gen receivers and broadcast content.

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Facebook is now second behind only Google among sites where marketeers plan to place digital video advertising.

Facebook Viewing Time Exaggeration Renews Calls for Independent Cross Platform Video Measurement October 13th 2016 - 01:50 PM

Facebook’s over statement of video consumption for the last two years has sparked fresh calls for independent measurement of viewing across all the major Internet platforms. It has also highlighted once again the challenges involved in conceiving a metric that fairly and accurately represents the relative value of views across different online properties, especially to advertisers.

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