
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

Nielsen Unveils Redesigned Weekly TV Ranking Reports
By Phil Kurz published
Company, which has also launched two new reports, is including Big Data Plus Panel metrics

Ikegami to Showcase IP Alternative To Conventional CCU at NAB Show New York
By Phil Kurz published
IPX-100 provides power via conventional SMPTE-hybrid fiber camera cable up to 2.2 miles

NBA, Amazon Web Services Partner to Take Game Insights to the Next Level
By Phil Kurz published
Sports League will launch a new basketball intelligence platform powered by AWS

Foreign Streamers Spend Less Time Watching U.S.-Produced Content: Study
By Phil Kurz published
Over the past five years, the time spent viewing U.S. content from three majors dropped 7%, researcher Digital i finds

Techex to Feature Live Video Transport Innovations at NAB Show New York
By Phil Kurz published
Enhancements streamline complex broadcast operations and accelerate deployment

The Mediapro Studio, Telemundo Studios Partner to Develop, Produce Movies
By Phil Kurz published
Original movies will cater to Hispanic audiences in the U.S. and worldwide

FCC’s Anna Gomez: Changing Ownership Rules Could Benefit NextGen TV
By Phil Kurz published
Acknowledging the role of ATSC 3.0 in shoring up broadcasters financially, changing ownership regulations raises policy questions, the Democratic commissioner says

Broadcasting+Cable Hall of Fame to Honor New Inductee Class Tonight
By Phil Kurz published
Events Among those to be recognized at New York gala are Paramount Chair, TV Media George Cheeks and ‘Days of Our Lives’

Dalet Introduces Dalia Agentic AI Across Entire Ecosystem
By Phil Kurz published
PRODUCTS Dalia, which bowed at IBC2025, simplifies and streamlines media workflows by offering a conversational user experience

Link Electronics Unveils Gemini Dual Closed Caption Encoder
By Phil Kurz published
PRODUCTS Unit is equipped with six communications ports, including two Ethernet ports

Locality Introduces Advanced Audience Engine
By Phil Kurz published
PRODUCTS Engine uses generative AI to power smarter, faster and more effective local campaigns

TVB: Local TV News Remains Valuable To Viewers, Advertisers
By Phil Kurz published
Research Study shows local TV news, consumed on TV or digitally, remains No. 1 when it comes to trustworthiness

SCTE Inks Deal to Establish First International Licensee In India
By Phil Kurz published
Agreement brings training, certification and professional development to engineers in India

Hiltron’s Motorized Antenna Mount Garners Attention at IBC2025
By Phil Kurz published
Shown as a prototype at last year’s show, the HMAM-XY is now in production

‘Friday Night Baseball’ to Capture Red Sox-Tigers Game With Apple iPhone 17 Pro
By Phil Kurz published
Sports Shots from multiple iPhone 17 Pros will be integrated into the Apple TV+ streaming presentation

National Broadcaster Selects Lawo Production Console for Para Swimming Competition
By Phil Kurz published
Consoles Company’s mc²56 MkIII production console was integrated into an IP-based OB truck

Extreme Music Unveils Production Music Panel for Avid Media Composer
By Phil Kurz published
Music Panel makes it easy for editors to search, demo and license music across one project

Chyron Names Diego Soto Designer Of The Year For IBC 2025
By Phil Kurz published
The company chose Diego Soto from more than 30 entrants based on design excellence

Details Emerge on LiveU-Sony Collaboration
By Phil Kurz published
Companies have worked together on a new field transmitter using LiveU’s LRT protocol

Yospace Shows Sub-5 Second Cumulative Latency For Addressable Ad Insertion At IBC2025
By Phil Kurz published
Using a new standard, the company showed less than one second of latency for the ad

Firehouse Productions Relies on Shure for MTV Video Music Awards
By Phil Kurz published
Audio Audio team deployed 56 channels of Axient Digital Wireless Microphones

Fall Football Kicks Off With Native HDR Production, NextGen TV Telecast
By Phil Kurz published
NextGen TV Saints-Broncos preseason game is believed to be the first U.S. glass-to-glass natively produced and broadcast program
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