Phil Kurz
Phil Kurz is a contributing editor to TV Tech. He has written about TV and video technology for more than 30 years and served as editor of three leading industry magazines. He earned a Bachelor of Journalism and a Master’s Degree in Journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Journalism.
Latest articles by Phil Kurz
ChannelMaster.com Now Shipping Zinwell NextGen TV Receiver
By Phil Kurz published
New receiver will complement the company’s antenna sales to consumers
Reach, Time, Trustworthiness Propel TV To Top Of Media Heap, Finds TVB Survey
By Phil Kurz published
A survey of 4,000 Americans reveals the biggest strengths of linear broadcasting
Wheatstone Adds People Meter Encoding To Software, Streaming Appliances
By Phil Kurz published
Adding the Nielsen watermark to its lineup means a separate encoder is not necessary
Study: Monthly Broadband Usage to Approach 700 GB Mark by Year’s End
By Phil Kurz published
The OVBI report also says a new “extreme power user” category has emerged
Florida Panthers Deploy Hybrid EditShare Storage To Address New Video Demands
By Phil Kurz published
The deployment includes an EditShare 256TB EFS300 storage appliance as well as the cloud
Sphere Entertainment, NFL Collaborate On Super Bowl Content, Display
By Phil Kurz published
The 1.2 million LED pucks of the Sphere’s Exosphere will display the content leading up to the game
Vizrt Names Thomas Nelson Global Vice President
By Phil Kurz published
A 15-year Vizrt veteran, Nelson will be responsible of key accounts and business development
Spanish Broadcaster Completes Purchase of 27 Ikegami Camera Systems
By Phil Kurz published
The new UHK-X700 4K-UHD HDR camera systems will be used for mobile and studio use
Rohde & Schwarz To Show Complete 5G Broadcast System At Mobile World Congress
By Phil Kurz published
The presentation will focus on readiness for rollout and pathways to more revenue
Fox Sports Brings Cinema Tech To NASCAR Race Show Virtual Set
By Phil Kurz published
The broadcaster has deployed Technodolly25 to capture a variety of new shots for “Race Hub”
Jennifer Hansen Moves To Sinclair’s WBMA/WABM As Vice President, GM
By Phil Kurz published
Hansen moves to the Birmingham, Ala., Sinclair stations after holding the roles Richmond, Va.
KERO-TV Upgrades Studio Lighting With Brightline
By Phil Kurz published
The station is the latest of more than 12 Scripps-owned stations to turn to Brightline
David Smith’s Purchase Of Baltimore Sun Could Have Important NextGen TV Ramifications
By Phil Kurz published
OPINION Perhaps Smith can leverage his newly acquired newsrooms, the natural news sense and newsmaker contacts of their “hyperlocal” beat reporters to fuel geo-targeted television news content and equally targeted commercials on Sinclair's 3.0 SFN
APTS Summit To Feature Tech Future Panel
By Phil Kurz published
Among the topics to be covered are ATSC 3.0, spectrum business opportunities and streaming
Anywave Communications Unveils Complete ATSC 1.0/3.0 Signal Chain
By Phil Kurz published
The key items in the chain include the Anywave Exciter+ and Encoder+
TVs, Peripheral Device Sales Offer Bright Spot In Worldwide Consumer Electronics Spending
By Phil Kurz published
New data from Stocklytics.com forecasts a $4.6 billion jump for the category
Stenna Group in Brazil Chooses PlayBox Neo for Streaming Channels
By Phil Kurz published
The Brazilian broadcaster will use the technology to power playout of new streaming channels
Changing Gen Z Media Consumption Habits Are Trend Setters for Other Age Groups
By Phil Kurz published
While younger people spend the most time with non-premium content, others are as well according to a new survey
Mo-Sys Engineering To Make Lens Files Available To Customers At No Charge
By Phil Kurz published
The move is intended to make it easier for newcomers to tackle virtual production
Study: Streaming Subscription Bundling Can Boost Profits, Consumer Satisfaction
By Phil Kurz published
A new report from MIDiA Research identifies bundles as the cure for subscription fatigue
CP Communications Deploys Haivision IP, Bonded Tech for Marathon Coverage
By Phil Kurz published
The wide-ranging IP solutions included the Haivision Pro460 and Pro360 transmitters
PMVG, Distributed Media Lab Partner On News Syndication Network Offering
By Phil Kurz published
The solution enables public and private broadcasters to grow audiences and revenue