
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

Czech TV Deploys LiveU Solutions in 10 OB Vans
By George Winslow published
The vehicles were upgraded with LiveU's rackmount encoders that are being used for on-site and remote productions

IAB Tech Lab Releases Deals API
By George Winslow published
The new specification, which standardizes programmatic deal synchronization and improves operational efficiency, is open for public comment through January 31, 2026

Gracenote Launches New CTV Ad Platform
By George Winslow published
Gracenote Content Connect allows users to align ad campaigns and programming with rich content metadata

FCC Approves AT&T’s $1 Billion Acquisition of UScellular Spectrum
By George Winslow published
Regulator approved the transaction after AT&T abandoned DEI; telco is also seeking approval of $23 billion deal for spectrum from Echostar

Iris Cloud-Connected Camera Control Platform Now Available
By George Winslow published
New platform turns any PTZ camera into a cloud-connected device, enabling remote control, AI automation and seamless collaboration from anywhere

AV1 Open Video Codec Now Powers 30% of Netflix Streaming
By George Winslow published
Streaming A new Netflix tech blog highlights the importance of the codec in their streaming operations and its potential use in streaming live sports

FCC Closes More Than 2,000 Inactive Proceedings
By George Winslow published
It’s the largest number of dockets to be closed in a single proceeding, the agency said

TNDV Wraps REMI Production of a Fishing Tournament in Mexico
By George Winslow published
Production company provided flypack kit for its first live-to-air project outside the U.S.

AudioShake Launches Features for Removing Copyrighted Music
By George Winslow published
New SDKs detect and remove copyrighted music, isolate dialogue and control background noise across live and on-demand content

HBO Max Plans Significant Expansion of European Footprint
By George Winslow published
Germany, Italy and other markets will launch on Jan. 13; services in U.K. and Ireland will go live in early 2026

Dolby and NFM to Debut First-Ever Dolby Home Experience
By George Winslow published
The immersive retail hub will open Dec. 6 at NFM’s Dallas-Fort Worth location

Telia Taps Harmonic for Broadband Upgrade in Norway
By George Winslow published
Operator will use Harmonic’s cOS platform to improve the customer experience and reduce churn

FanDuel Sports Network Launches on Vizio
By George Winslow published
Sports Devices using the Vizio OS can access the app, which features live and on-demand sports programming

Great American Media to Launch Pure Flix Familia in 2026
By George Winslow published
The new streaming platform with feature Spanish-language family entertainment

FCC Sets Deadlines for Comments on Nexstar Acquisition of Tegna
By George Winslow published
Because the combined company would serve 54.5% of the national audience, Nexstar is seeking a waiver of the 39% ownership cap

Survey: Younger Gen Z Consumers Spend 5.1 Hours a Day on Social Media
By George Winslow published
Social media usage is still marked by a generational divide, with boomers spending just 1.5 hours a day in Q3 2025

FCC Issues Reminder on Audio-Description Rule Deadlines
By George Winslow published
DMAs 111 through 120 must implement the agency’s audio description rules by Jan. 1, 2026

2026 Local TV Ad Forecasts Offer Growth and Uncertainties
By George Winslow published
Advertising Political spending will spike next year, but stations will struggle to reverse a longstanding shift away from local TV

FCC to Vote on LPTV Rules at December Public Meeting
By George Winslow published
Meeting will include a vote the agency said will ‘provide regulatory certainty and clarity to LPTV broadcasters’

Prime Video Debuts AI-Powered Video Recaps
By George Winslow published
The season recaps, which the streamer calls a first-of-its-kind application of generative AI, bring viewers up to speed on their favorite shows

Vizrt Launches Viz One 8.1 With AI-Powered Features
By George Winslow published
Speed, accuracy improvements will help content creators log, find, create and repurpose media faster than ever before

YouTube TV, TelevisaUnivision End Lengthy Blackout
By George Winslow published
New carriage deal restores networks taken off the vMVPD at the end of September

Comcast Pays $1.5 Million to Settle FCC Data Breach Probe
By George Winslow published
Cable operator agrees to voluntary payment to settle 2024 incident that affected some 237,000 customers
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