Broadcasting & Cable News

Vobile Hires Former Sony Distribution Exec Grindon

February 17, 2019

Vobile Group said former Sony Pictures Television International executive Michael Grindon has been named special advisor--content partnerships and will focus on getting access to long-form content for Vobile’s mobile transaction video on demand business. Grindon, most recently head of Worldwide ...

ZypMedia and Telaria Team on Local OTT Inventory

February 17, 2019

ZypMedia and Telaria have made a deal that should give local advertisers more access to premium over-the-top video advertising inventory. The agreement integratesTelaria’s advertising management software with ZypMedia’s locally focused demand-side platform. “We’re excited to work with ZypMedia to ...

Magewell Expands Pro Convert NDI® Encoder Roster with Fourth Powerful Model

February 17, 2019

February 14, 2019 — Nanjing, China: Magewell has unveiled the new Pro Convert SDI Plus standalone NDI encoder, the fourth entry in its rapidly-expanding Pro Convert family of devices for bringing traditional video signals into IP-based production networks using NewTek’s popular NDI technology. The ...

Graham Media Renews Local Ratings Deal with Nielsen

February 17, 2019

Nielsen said that Graham Media Group has agreed to a multi-year renewal of its contract for local TV ratings. The station group will also be getting from Nielsen Scarborough local consumer behavior data for all of its TV markets.and will use Nielsen Digital Content Ratings to measure mobile and PC ...

Adventure Network Roam Names Chin Creative Chief

February 17, 2019

After being nominated for an Academy Award for Free Solo, a film about a man climbing El Capitan without equipment, Jimmy Chin’s next exploit will be serving as chief creative officer of Roam, described as a next-generation adventure network. Chin will direct a team of adventurers who will create ...

Second T-Mobile-Sprint Merger Hearing Postponed

February 17, 2019

The House Judiciary Committee hearing on the proposed T-Mobile-Sprint merger has been postponed indefinitely, according to the office of chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.). It was to have been the second House hearing on the deal in as many days, the first being Wednesday (Feb. 13) in the House. ...

Calrec Audio Showcases the route to IP at NAB 2019

February 17, 2019

LAS VEGAS, FEBRUARY 14, 2019 — Calrec Audio (Booth: C7408) is paving the way for the next chapter in broadcasting with native IP products for fully integrated workflows. At NAB, Calrec will showcase its native IP consoles – ImPulse and Type R – along with its upgrade solutions. “Broadcasters are ...

House Delays Dingell Tribute

February 17, 2019

A full House Energy & Commerce Committee tribute to the late chairman John Dingell (D-Mich.), the longest-serving member of Congress who died last week at age 92, has been postponed from Friday (Feb. 15), but for a very good reason. The committee had planned a 9:30 meeting in its hearing room, ...

Sigma Ships Its 28mm T1.5 Full-Frame Cine Lens

February 17, 2019

Ronkonkoma, NY – February 14, 2019 –Sigma Corporation of America, a leading still photo and cinema lens, camera, flash and accessory manufacturer, today announced one of its newest additions to the cine prime lens lineup, Sigma 28mm T1.5 FF, will be available in mid March 2019 for $3,499.00 for the ...