
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

CTA Blasts Pearl TV’s ‘Conflict of Interest’ Claims on NextGen TV Tuner Mandates
By George Winslow published
‘This is the NAB playbook: if consumers aren’t choosing your tech organically, demand the government make them,’ says CTA CEO Gary Shapiro

FCC Releases Details of Its Plans to Review Emergency Alert System
By George Winslow published
In August, the commission will vote on a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that will re-examine alerting systems ‘from the ground up and explore … fundamental changes to these systems’

CPB Says Vote to Eliminate Federal Funding Will Force Many Public Stations to `Shut Down'
By George Winslow published
The epic battle over public media funding now moves back into the House and the courts, where the Trump administration has filed another lawsuit to remove CPB board members

Netflix Beats Revenue, Profit Expectations
By George Winslow published
Q2 revenue was up 16% YoY as net income spiked by 46% and the company raised its revenue and profit forecasts for the rest of 2025

NAB CEO LeGeyt Discusses Ownership Regs, 3.0 Transition With FCC’s Trusty
By George Winslow published
At the meeting, NAB officials urged the regulator to act ‘to ensure that broadcasting remains a competitive and meaningful part of the American media landscape’

Imagine Communications Sharpens Focus on Sports, Live Events Market
By George Winslow published
Strategy includes investments in staff and technology in North America

FCC Chair Outlines Busy Summer Agenda That Includes Major EAS Vote
By George Winslow published
‘In three weeks, we will vote to begin a ground-up re-examination of the Emergency Alert Systems,’ Carr said

Service Electric Cable TV Deploys OpenVault PMN
By George Winslow published
The solution uses AI and ML to speed up the identification and resolution of network issues

NBCU Reports ‘Highest Sales Volume in History’ for 2025-26 Upfronts
By George Winslow published
Despite economic jitters, it secured record-setting commitments from advertisers for the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, Super Bowl and the FIFA World Cup; it also reported records sales during its Digital Upfront

Pearl TV Tells FCC That CTA Members Are Trying to ‘Stifle Broadcast Innovation’
By George Winslow published
Broadcasters complained that TV set manufacturers are ‘incentivized’ to oppose ATSC 3.0 tuners because their FAST channels compete with broadcasters for ads and audiences

IBC2025 Attendees to Get Ticketless Access to Public Transport
By George Winslow published
All badges will include integrated GVB QR code for trams, buses and metro

OPB Survey: Majority of U.S. Voters Oppose Eliminating Federal Funding for Public Media
By George Winslow published
As the Senate prepares to vote on canceling $1.1 billion in funding, 53% opposed the cuts and 44% approved

Netflix Boosts Streaming to 46% of TV Viewing in June
By George Winslow published
Broadcast's share fell below 20% for the first time ever, according to Nielsen's The Gauge

CBS Affiliates Urge FCC to Impose Merger Conditions That Strengthen Stations
By George Winslow published
Cox, Sinclair and Gray executives ask agency to consider affiliate fees, vMVPD retrans negotiations in approving the Paramount-Skydance tie-up

Xumo Expands Smart TV Portfolio With Westinghouse Launch
By George Winslow published
New 4K and HD models offer Xumo TV’s discovery features, voice search and hundreds of preloaded apps

Charter Decries Attacks on Its Critical Infrastructure as ‘Domestic Terrorism’
By George Winslow published
Cable operator says its Spectrum operations in Missouri have seen a 200% year-over-year uptick in felony attacks

Gray’s Telemundo Stations to Air Carolina Panthers Preseason Games in Spanish
By George Winslow published
Will simulcast English-language preseason broadcasts on Fox Carolina and Palmetto Sports

Study: Consumers See ‘Strong Value’ in Streaming But Are ‘Very Concerned’ About Economy
By George Winslow published
The newest Hub survey highlights the impact that economic uncertainty could have on the streaming industry

DirecTV Adds ViX Premium With Ads to MiEspañol Genre Pack
By George Winslow published
Streaming Will provide access to over 80,000 hours of content, including sports, soccer, news and entertainment

TV Tech’s Top Regulatory Stories of 2025
By George Winslow published
Our most popular regulatory stories of the first half of 2025 highlight growing interest in contentious government policies

Sens. Markey, Luján Again Call for FCC Vote on Paramount-Skydance Merger
By George Winslow published
In the wake of the ‘60 Minutes’ lawsuit settlement, Democratic senators write Commissioner Olivia Trusty urging her to support a full vote on the merger

Tegna Will Pay $225K to Settle FCC Investigation
By George Winslow published
Consent decree ends an investigation into the accidental airing of a porn clip during a KREM newscast in 2021
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