Broadcasting & Cable News

2019 Mobile World Congress Exhibitor Preview

February 03, 2019

It's smarter. It's safer. It's VO. More than 75 percent of worldwide video viewing is mobile, according to eMarketer research. As operators look to provide a personalized and secure TV experience for end users on every screen and boost monetization opportunities, they need ultra-efficient workflow ...

Locast TV Station Streaming Service Expands to D.C., Baltimore

February 03, 2019

Just in time for the Super Bowl, online TV station streaming service Locast is announcing its expansion to two new markets--Washington and nearby Baltimore--as it expands its effort to provide free over-the-internet versions of over-the-air TV stations, a model that continues to expand in major ...

WORK Microwave Introduces World's First Commercial V-Band Frequency Converters

February 03, 2019

HOLZKIRCHEN, Germany — Jan. 30, 2019 — WORK Microwave, a worldwide leading manufacturer of advanced satellite communications equipment, today announced the availability of the industry's first V-Band frequency converters as a qualified product. The converters are available in various dimensions of ...

Interra Systems at BVE 2019 in London

February 03, 2019

As OTT video consumption continues to grow, service providers around the globe are looking for ways to differentiate themselves from the competition and boost subscriber satisfaction. What's become clear: To succeed in the streaming environment, service providers must offer high-quality video and ...

AVIWEST Announces 20 Percent Growth in 2018

February 03, 2019

SAINT-GRÉGOIRE, France — Jan. 31, 2019 — AVIWEST, a global provider of video contribution systems, announced today that the company saw a 20 percent acceleration in purchase order growth in 2018. In response, AVIWEST will be expanding across the United States, Europe, and India, with new ...

Video Sub Losses Increase, Revenue Rises at Charter in Q4

February 03, 2019

Charter Communications shed about 36,000 residential video customers in the fourth quarter, compared to a gain of 2,000 residential video subscribers in the prior year, but revenue increased nearly 6% and cash flow was up nearly 5%, beating most analysts’ estimates. Related Story: Charter Stock ...

CPJ Demands Justice for Khashoggi

February 03, 2019

The Committee to Protect Journalists is hosting an "outside the White House" press conference Feb. 7 to demand justice for murdered Saudi Journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Khashoggi, an outspoken critic of the Saudi regime in opinion pieces in the Washington Post, was murdered in the Saudi consulate in ...

TCA 2019: ‘The Chi’ Back on Showtime April 7, ‘City on a Hill’ Starts June 16

February 03, 2019

Season two of drama The Chi returns to Showtime Sunday, April 7. Lena Waithe created the show, and executive produces as well, along with Common. Gary Levine, Showtime president of programming, shared the news at TCA in Pasadena. Showtime calls it “a timely coming-of-age story centering on a group ...

ChyronHego's TRACAB and Click Effects PRIME Showcase First-Ever Player-Tracking Powered Stadium Adverts

February 03, 2019

STOCKHOLM — Jan. 31, 2019 — At separate football matches in Denmark and the Netherlands, ChyronHego has introduced a compelling solution by pairing the company's TRACAB optical tracking system and Click Effects PRIME graphics authoring system. For both matches, ChyronHego worked with competition ...