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
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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
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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”
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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+
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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NBC Sports Next, Pixellot Team Up On Youth, Amateur Sports Live Streaming
By Phil Kurz published
The partnership leverages NBC Sports Next’s SportsEngine and Pixellot’s AI-automated cameras
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BT Media And Broadcast Adds LiveU IP Switching Capability To Bolster Offerings
By Phil Kurz published
The new capability adds IP support to BT’s existing SDI distribution network
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WRAL Names Mike Friedrich As New News Director
By Phil Kurz published
Friedrich will take over in May from Rick Gail, who said earlier this year that he will retire
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Ateliere Inks Five-Year Collaboration Deal With AWS
By Phil Kurz published
The agreement focuses on media production and distribution tool development
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Study: Content Spending to Climb as ’23 Strike Effects Lessen
By Phil Kurz published
Ampere Analysis is forecasting 2024 will see content spending worldwide grow to $247 billion
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SmallHD Unveils Ultra 7 4K Production Monitor
By Phil Kurz published
The new monitor offers a durable design and up to 2300 nits full-screen luminance
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Study: YouTube TV Tops List Of Services People May Cancel
By Phil Kurz published
QR Code Generator Hub used Google Keyword Planner to reveal the top five
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ARRI Unveils 360 EVO Stabilized Remote Head
By Phil Kurz published
The head offers support for 360-degree rotation on the roll axis