
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

Billy Robbins Takes On VP of Station Sales Operations Role at Sinclair
By Phil Kurz published
People He will lead the broadcast group’s AMP Sales and Marketing Solutions unit

Clear-Com to Showcase Latest Enhancements for FreeSpeak Wireless Family at IBC2025
By Phil Kurz published
IBC It will also show updates for the Arcadia Central Station and virtual intercom portfolio

Accedo to Showcase Identity Management for Accedo One at IBC2025
By Phil Kurz published
IBC SaaS platform now supports user registration and authentication

Globoplay Deploys Harmonic VOS 360 Media SaaS Solution for Brazilian Soccer Championship
By Phil Kurz published
Streaming Globo’s live streaming platform is delivering more than 300 matches across 38 rounds

France 24 Deploys QuickLink StudioEdge, StudioCall
By Phil Kurz published
Move improved connection reliability, addressed discontinuation of Skype

TVW Deploys PlayBox NEO Solutions as Central Pieces of Its Playout Overhaul
By Phil Kurz published
Key Code Media designed the Washington state public-affairs network’s new system, built around AirBox Neo

Grass Valley to Showcase Latest GV Media Universe Innovations at IBC2025
By Phil Kurz published
IBC The company also will unveil a new networking portfolio that connects SDI and IP workflow

Telestream to Show New Vantage AI at IBC 2025
By Phil Kurz published
IBC Available today, the solution enhances Vantage from ingest to delivery

SiliconDust Urges FCC to Do Away With DRM Rules for ATSC 3.0 Programming
By Phil Kurz published
NextGen TV As an alternative, adopting the same DRM as is used for free YouTube videos would be acceptable

Farewell to ATSC’s Jerry Whitaker
By Phil Kurz last updated
OPINION Organization’s VP of standards development wraps up a 25-year run

Fox Sports Readies for MLB Speedway Classic Production
By Phil Kurz published
Sports Production preparations are done for Saturday night’s Braves-Reds game, when baseball meets NASCAR

Digital Alert Systems, D2D Technologies Unveil DAS-Flex
By Phil Kurz published
The solution unifies emergency alert and broadcast continuity to keep broadcasters on-air in emergencies

Shotoku to Feature Latest Robotic Control Enhancements at IBC 2025
By Phil Kurz published
IBC Company will show its SmartPed robotic pedestal working with an enhanced version of SoftRail

AWARN Meets With FCC to Discuss Emergency Alerting During ATSC 3.0 Transition
By Phil Kurz published
NEXTGEN TV Alliance’s leadership met with the Media and Public Safety Bureaus, as well as staffers for two commissioners, last week

Sinclair, Pearl TV to Roll Out ROXi’s Interactive Music Channel in 31 NextGen TV Markets
By Phil Kurz published
NextGen TV Channel is powered by FastStream Interactive television platform

MultiDyne To Spotlight VersaBrix Series Updates At IBC2025
By Phil Kurz published
The fiber transport platform can extend PTZ and POV cameras as well as move bulk signals

Leader to Feature T&M Equipment for Today’s Hybrid Workplace at IBC 2025
By Phil Kurz published
IBC Will showcase its LPX500 multichannel 4K waveform monitor and ZEN-W series

Pearl TV Doubles Down on ‘National Security Threat’ Posed by SiliconDust's 3.0 Tuners
By Phil Kurz last updated
NextGen TV In comments to the FCC, NextGen TV advocacy group reiterates that the manufacturer uses a Huawei chip

Cobalt Digital to Feature Plug-and-Play ST 2110 Solutions at IBC 2025
By Phil Kurz published
IBC Company will also showcase its expanded IPMX product lineup

Executive Q&A With AJA Video: Putting Color Management, Look Management into Focus
By Phil Kurz published
Sponsored Tim Walker, senior product manager for color management products and HDR solutions at AJA Video, explores the importance of color management and the tools that are making it possible

Lawo Unveils HOME 4.0 Software Platform
By Phil Kurz published
Products The release introduces HOME Passes, which replaces all previous HOME Core licenses

Appear to Feature Flexible Solutions for Hybrid, Software-Defined Live Production at IBC2025
By Phil Kurz published
Company features its VX Media Gateway software and X5 hardware-based platform

Sinclair to Unveil ATSC 3.0-Enabled Android Tablet at APCO 2025
By Phil Kurz published
NextGen TV Station group aims to demonstrate the value of receiving broadcast alerts on the go
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