
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

Eight States Sue to Block $6.2 Billion Nexstar/Tegna Broadcasting Merger
By George Winslow published
The merger would increase costs for consumers and “consolidate newsrooms of previously separate Big 4 stations, degrading the content and quality of local news broadcasts” the lawsuit alleged

FCC Removes More Drones from Covered List of Banned Products
By George Winslow published
Following a Department of War determination that they pose no security, the agency removed four uncrewed aircraft systems from its Covered List

Harmonic Makes NextGen TV Upgrades to XOS Media Processor
By George Winslow published
New playout-to-delivery capabilities improve ATSC 3.0 experiences, lower DTV+ investments and simplify primary distribution

Roku Launches NCAA March Madness Zone
By George Winslow published
The new branded destination features live scores, highlights, and streamlined navigation

Ateme Verified for YouTube Live
By George Winslow published
Ateme encoding products and services are now included in YouTube’s Live verified encoders list

NAB Show: Studio Technologies to Debut New StudioComm System
By George Winslow published
StudioComm Model 794 Central Controller and Model 795 Control Console are designed to support Dante-based 5.1 and stereo monitoring applications

Study: Creator Content Plays Growing Role in Streaming Habits
By George Winslow published
67% say creator content feels more original than most traditional TV and movies, according to a new survey from Tubi

Ex-FCC Republicans Urge Congress to Step In Over ‘Unfit’ Carr
By George Winslow published
Lawmakers urged to weigh ‘serious remedies’ against chair’s threats to revoke broadcast licenses over Iran war coverage

Survey Shows Strong Consumer Interest in NextGen TV Converter Boxes
By George Winslow published
81% of over-the-air viewers would purchase box to preserve access to free local television

NAB Show: Cobalt Digital to Unveil Additions to Its IPMX and ST 2110 Ecosystems
By George Winslow published
Highlights include industry’s only IPMX certified audio monitor, plus multiviewers, gateways, converters and routers

Survey: Voters Trust TV News Over AI, Social and Search
By George Winslow published
Potential voters are almost 9 times more likely to trust TV news than social media platforms; 50% of total respondents rank AI lowest for trust according to a VAB study

SMPTE Details 2026 NAB Show Educational Sessions
By George Winslow published
This year SMPTE will present the Visual Innovation and Brilliant Engineering Conference in place of the Future of Cinema Conference

Comcast, Charter Deploy AI Infrastructure at the Network Edge Using NVIDIA AI Technologies
By George Winslow published
Tests by the two largest cable operators in the U.S. are a notable development in the use of AI in networks for low-latency, compute-heavy applications like animated movie production, gaming and advertising

Gomez to Broadcasters: `Stop Falling For FCC’s Intimidation Tactics’
By George Winslow published
Threats to remove broadcast licences over critical news coverage are “grounded in neither reality nor law and would not survive judicial review” the Commissioner said.

2026 NAB Show Offering Free Show Floor Passes to Creators
By George Winslow published
The Show will feature an expanded Creator Lab and more sessions and workshops for creators

FCC Announces TV Translator Call Sign Changes
By George Winslow published
The Media Bureau has modified call signs of some television translator stations so they comply with recently adopted rule changes

Poppy Crum to Headline NAB’s 2026 Tech Conference
By George Winslow published
NAB SHOW This year’s conference examines how fast-evolving technologies for broadcast and digital media, are redefining the media industry

A+E Global Media Signs New Agreement With Nielsen
By George Winslow published
The multiyear deal covers covers audience measurement and media intelligence and includes new services

[Updated] Carr Threatens Broadcast Licenses Over Iran War Coverage
By George Winslow published
FCC “Broadcasters that are running hoaxes and news distortions...have a chance now to correct course before their license renewals come up,” the FCC Chair posted on X

GlobalM to Showcase Live IP Media Transport at 2026 NAB Show
By George Winslow published
The GMX Distributed Video Gateway is designed to replace fixed, hardware-bound contribution and distribution systems

Study: Applied AI Moving Into Core Media Workflows
By George Winslow published
The new Amagi report and survey also found that FAST viewing continues to see up rapid growth, spiking 21% in Q4 2025

Gray Media, Dish Trade Barbs Over Dropped Stations in Retrans Dispute
By George Winslow published
The dispute over retransmission fees impacts 226 local stations in 113 markets across the U.S.

FCC to Commemorate 30th Anniversary of the Telecommunications Act of 1996
By George Winslow published
Two events will mark the anniversary of a landmark bill that helped helped spur the development of the internet and transform the telecommunications industry
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