
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

Telos Alliance Offers AERO Software Update To Correct Nielsen Watermark Issue
By Phil Kurz published
PRODUCTS Without the update, many AERO encoders will reset their timestamp on Jan. 1, 2027.

Signiant Announces Customer Advisory Board
By Phil Kurz published
The board will help shape the future of accelerated content flow

NHPBS Taps Heartland Video Systems for ATSC 3.0 Launch
By Phil Kurz published
Public broadcaster flash-cut an LPTV site and is now ready for 3.0 service at its four other sites

SMPTE Issues Call for Summit Papers
By Phil Kurz published
It seeks original papers on a wide range of topics for its 2026 summit in November

Indian Media Conglomerate Deploys Grass Valley Playout For Linear, OTT, Web
By Phil Kurz published
Network18 Media & Investments is now live with Grass Valley’s Playout X solution

Canon Supplies NBC Sports With 98% Of Lenses Used for Super Bowl LX Coverage
By Phil Kurz published
Canon Professional Services was also present at the game for its 30th to lend a helping hand

Sennheiser Wireless Spectera Solution Tackles Super Bowl LX With Ease
By Phil Kurz published
The wideband, bidirectional digital wireless ecosystem required just one 6MHz RF channel

Actus Digital to Introduce Actus X Platform Enhancements At NAB Show
By Phil Kurz published
The new release expands real-time monitoring and adds 3.0 with A3SA encryption support

Teradek Unveils RF-A Auto Switcher
By Phil Kurz published
Unit leverages built-in intelligence for automatic signal-integrity management

New Bebob VmicroC Batteries Offer USB-C PD3 Support
By Phil Kurz published
The support means users can charge and power devices without a proprietary charger

Chyron Unveils PRIME 5.3 Software Integrating HTML Content
By Phil Kurz published
Users can now incorporate live web content within a PRIME scene

U.K. Marketing Agency Chooses Globecast, Synamedia For FA Cup Match Distribution
By Phil Kurz published
Pitch International is relying on Globecast managed services and Synamedia Quortex Link

Vizrt Unveils Campus Stadium Production Bundles
By Phil Kurz published
The bundles outfit high schools and colleges with broadcast-quality sports solutions

LiveU To Showcase Expanded IP-Video EcoSystem at 2026 NAB Show
By Phil Kurz published
Among the company’s featured products will be the LU900Q with native LiveU IQ

Schulze-Brakel Introduces Wireless Clip-On Branding For Mics
By Phil Kurz published
SchulzClip allows broadcasters to place logos on camera without compromising sound

Minor League Baseball Selects Haivision Makito X4 As Official Video Encoder
By Phil Kurz published
The league will begin to deploy the video encoder in phases at its ballparks during the season

PMVG Introduces TechBundle Offering Essential Services To Public Stations
By Phil Kurz published
TechBundle provides four core services including MC, traffic, TX monitoring and streaming

Zeiss Introduces Aatma Prime Lenses
By Phil Kurz published
The set of lenses combines modern optical design with nostalgic image characteristics

Balance of Nature Signs On as Presenting Sponsor To Sinclair’s Amazing America 250
By Phil Kurz published
The multiplatform media initiative celebrates Americans and their communities

NAB Show Relocates TV and Radio HQ To LVCC Central Hall
By Phil Kurz published
The move is part of a reimagining of the headquarters and makes it more convenient

Dalet Releases Flex LTS Update
By Phil Kurz published
The new release offers smarter search, faster editing and an AI-ready foundation for the future

Teads, Google TV Partner To Grow CTV HomeScreen Ad Availability
By Phil Kurz published
The company’s HomeScreen inventory now reaches more than 500 million TV devices

TV Globo Selects Rohde & Schwarz Transmitters For DTV+ Deployment
By Phil Kurz published
The transmitters will be installed in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo in time for the World Cup
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