SmallHD Introduces OLED 16 4K Production Monitor
The monitor addresses the need for infinite contrast, true blacks and shadow detail
Product News
Big Lift Brings Dielectric Antennas to the Top of Chicago’s Willis Tower
User Report Replacing the triple-stack UHF antenna serving three stations required coordination and planning
MATC Elevates Production Training With Vinten Versine 360 Heads
User Reports Enhanced camera support improves precision and reliability for students learning in a live broadcast studio setting
Frezzi’s PocketLight LED Kit for DJI Osmo Pocket 3: the Perfect Match
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People
Riedel Networks Taps Gudrun Scharler as CEO
People European telecom exec succeeds Michael Martens in planned transition
Gerald ‘Jerry’ Pierce, Architect of Modern Digital Cinema, Dies at 73
Pierce had a rare gift for aligning Hollywood, consumer electronics and computer manufacturing stakeholders to bring new technologies to market
Cliff Jones Named Lab Chief of FCC’s Office of Engineering and Technology
Former Verizon executive had led operations for telco’s private cloud infrastructure
ASG Advances Joe Marchitto to Western Regional CTO
People Will oversee engineering alignment and system-design efforts across pre- and post-sales teams
Production
Study: Record Revenue Expected for FIFA World Cup 2026
The tournament is expected to generate $9 billion in revenue, including record payments for media rights according to S&P Global Market Intelligence
FIFA World Cup 2026 Unveils International Broadcast Center in Dallas
45,000 square meter facility is "the most technologically advanced…the world has ever seen" according to FIFA president Infantino
Utopai Studios Launches Pai 2.0, Cinematic Storytelling AI System
Since the launch of its system in April the company is reporting strong demand and $11 million in annual recurring revenue
Studio Technologies Introduces Model 385 Beltpack
Portable unit combines a mic preamp with a single-talk/two-listen intercom interface
Broadcasters Prepare for Nation’s 250th Birthday Bash
Event Production Networks, station groups roll out special programming and advanced tech
Infrastructure
FCC Kicks Off First Spectrum Auction in Four Years
AWS-3 Auction offers 200 spectrum licenses for wireless services around the country and includes major markets
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