
George Winslow
George Winslow is the senior content producer for TV Tech. He has written about the television, media and technology industries for nearly 30 years for such publications as Broadcasting & Cable, Multichannel News and TV Tech. Over the years, he has edited a number of magazines, including Multichannel News International and World Screen, and moderated panels at such major industry events as NAB and MIP TV. He has published two books and dozens of encyclopedia articles on such subjects as the media, New York City history and economics.
Latest articles by George Winslow

Streaming Subscriptions Reach 91% of U.S. Internet Households
By George Winslow published
Research Traditional pay TV is now in only 41% of these homes, according Parks Associates

IAB Tech Lab Launches New Measures to Combat Device Spoofing
By George Winslow published
Device Attestation support is now available for Apple and FireTV devices

ESPN Releases Schedule for College Football Playoff Games
By George Winslow published
The first round of the 12-team playoff on Dec. 19 and Dec. 20 will feature games on ESPN, ABC, TNT and TruTV

FCC Releases Tentative Agenda for November Open Meeting
By George Winslow published
The meeting will include important votes on proposals to sell more C-band spectrum and changes in the agencies cybersecurity policies

How Will the FCC’s Busy Fall Agenda Impact Broadcasters?
By Tom Butts, George Winslow published
FCC Regulator to take action on broadcast ownership caps, ATSC 1.0 sunset

ITN, Magnite Launch New Private Marketplace for Local Linear TV
By George Winslow published
The new ITN SSP provides programmatic access to local linear inventory and promises to streamline workflows for local stations

FCC’s Olivia Trusty Affirms Its Power to Enforce Public-Interest Standards on Broadcasters
By George Winslow published
In ‘Free Speech America Gala’ speech, Republican argues agency’s role should be to ‘foster an environment that empowers broadcasters’ to ‘voluntarily’ comply

Disney Programming Dropped From YouTube TV
By George Winslow published
Business Parties blame each other for the blackout of ABC, ESPN and other Disney content after failing to agree on a new carriage deal

Sony Launches Video-Compatible Camera Authenticity Solution for News Organizations and Broadcasters
By George Winslow published
The solution, which is designed to help combat fake AI generated video, currently supports five cameras with plans to add four more models by 2026

FanDuel Sports to Stream Some Over-the-Air NBA, NHL Telecasts for Free
By George Winslow published
Sports Games will be available on Pluto TV, Prime Video and Samsung TV Plus in markets where its RSNs have deals with teams, local stations

Late Night Thrives on Social Media With Billions of Views in 2025
By George Winslow published
Research Shows like ‘SNL’ and ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live combed for over 17 billion views on social media in 2025, according to Tubular Labs

Nexstar Extends Chairman and CEO Perry Sook Through 2029
By George Winslow published
Founder and third-largest shareholder of the biggest U.S. station group has been a major proponent of further industry consolidation

FCC’s Brendan Carr Issues Draft Proposal for More C-Band Spectrum Sales
By George Winslow published
The proposal, which will be voted on at the November meeting, seeks to expand midband spectrum for 5G and 6G services

FCC Plans Nov. 20 Open Meeting, Provides Shutdown Update
By George Winslow published
Chair Brendan Carr said the agency will vote on previously developed items, while member Anna Gomez criticized the regulator for forcing votes on items during a shutdown

FCC Commissioner Olivia Trusty Announces Temporary Staff Changes
By George Winslow published
Nellie Foosaner will serve as acting legal advisor in the Commissioner's office while Will Holloway is on paternity leave

Comscore: Time Spent on Major Ad-Supported Streamers Rose 43% in 2025
By George Winslow published
Total time spent on streaming services was up by a more modest 6% year-over-year

Carr: `No Decision' Yet on FCC Fines for Network Affiliates from Complaints About `Public Interest' Violations
By George Winslow published
Agency could still impose fines or other actions against the network affiliates, the FCC chair said

FCC Approves NextGen TV Proposal to Give Broadcasters More Flexibility on When to Shut Down ATSC 1.0
By George Winslow published
Commission Notice of Proposed Rulemaking does not impose a firm cutoff date or mandate 3.0 tuners in new sets

Scripps to Sell WRTV to Circle City Broadcasting for $83 million
By George Winslow published
Circle City already owns WISH, a CW affiliate, and WNDY, a MyNetwork affiliate in the Indianapolis market

Survey: Consumers Rank AI as a Major Influence on Their Shopping Decisions
By George Winslow published
New IAB study explores how advertisers and marketers need to adapt to the growing influence AI is on the retail and ecommerce market

Study: Mini-Dramas Attract Mega Audiences
By George Winslow published
Nearly half of those who watch short-form video on social media are aged 18 to 34

Comcast Expands Its NOW TV Latino Offering
By George Winslow published
Live TV and streaming bundle adds Univision, ViX Premium with Ads and 100 more streaming channels

[UPDATED] Verizon Fios TV, Nexstar Blackout Looms as Contract Ends on Oct. 24
By George Winslow last updated
Both Verizon and the ATA blasted Nexstar’s demands for significant price increases during the negotiations, which could blackout 14 stations in 10 markets on Fios TV if a deal is not reached by Oct. 24
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