Latest articles by George Winslow
Analyst: Preliminary Injunction Halting Nexstar/Tegna Deal `Could Ice Broadcast M&A’
If the judge issues a preliminary injunction blocking the integration of Nexstar and Tegna,, the trial and appeals could eat up most of 2026 and 2027
FCC Seeks Comments on the State of Competition in the Communications Industry
The information will be used to assess how the industry is impacted by current regulations, including station ownership caps, and could provide an opening for further deregulation
Amagi Launches Newspulse
The agentic AI platform autonomously turns live newscasts into multi-format digital content
Carrie Healey Joins NAB as Vice President of Communications
Healey will serve as NAB’s primary spokesperson and media relations strategist
Synamedia Unveils AI by Quortex
The new just-in-time AI-plugin framework for video workflows will be shown at the 2026 NAB Show
ESPN Expands Global Reach on Disney+
ESPN on Disney+ launches across 53 countries and territories in Europe and Asia-Pacific
Haivision Unveils Makito ONE Live Video Contribution Platform
New all-in-one platform redefines broadcast contribution and maximizes operational efficiencies while future-proofing remote production workflows
Grass Valley Launches Future Playmakers Program
New initiative combines scholarships, hands-on learning, and access to Grass Valley technology to help universities train talent for live sports production
Hearst’s WDSU to Air Million Dollar Rodeo Competition
The NBC Affiliate in New Orleans will be the exclusive broadcast partner for The Hondo Rodeo on April 10-12th
KTVJ Completes Major Signal Upgrade
The Idaho station has transitioned its physical broadcast frequency from VHF Channel 6 to UHF Channel 26 and increased its effective radiated power
FCC Plans Spending, Regulatory Fee Revenue Reductions in FY 2027
Agency asks Congress for $398,342,000 in budget authority from regulatory fee offsetting collections, down 4.3% from FY 2027
Ateme Delivers Full End-to-End Streaming Platform to Moldtelecom
This upgrade completes the migration of the telcos entire streaming workflow to Ateme technologies
Study: Worldwide Telecom Capex to Decline in 2026,
The Dell’Oro Group expects spending to drop by 2% in 2026 but grow at a 1% CAGR through 2030
Sinclair to FCC: Broadcast Sports Drives Investment in Local News
The station group argued that the FCC can strengthen access to free broadcast sports by ending ownership caps and setting a firm date for the ATSC 3.0 transition
Public Television Stations Blast `Zero' Funding in Proposed Federal Budget
`Failing to restore the federal investment will cause further harm to the communities that depend on their local public media stations,’ the APTS says
Versant Acquires AI-Data Platform StockStory
The deal will improve CNBC’s data-driven capabilities for business news and personal finance
EverPass Media Expands Distribution Deal with Netflix
It now has exclusive commercial rights to distribute upcoming Fury vs. Makhmudov fight in the U.S. to bars, restaurants and other venues
NAB Leadership Foundation Welcomes New Board Members
Valari Dobson Staab and Todd Hartman have joined the board
Scripps Stations Dropped from Comcast Xfinity Lineup in Latest Retrans Battle
40 broadcast stations in the cable operator's footprint were dropped after the two sides were unable to reach an agreement
The WNET Group, JIB Launch NHK World-Japan in New York
Long Island public media station WLIW will carry the service on digital channel 21-3 in the New York DMA
Elite Media Technologies Selects Interra Systems’ BATON QC Solution
Interra Systems will showcase the latest version of its BATON platform during the 2026 NAB Show
TelevisaUnivision Signs New Nielsen Media Intelligence Deal
The multi-year agreement covers all of its streaming, national and local TV and radio properties
Scripps Completes Sale of WRTV to Circle City Broadcasting
The sale of the Indianapolis station for $83 million will help the company pare down debt and acquire ION stations
