
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

ATSC, Dielectric, Triveni Digital Prep For SET Expo 2025
By Phil Kurz published
The standards body and vendors are poised to accelerate DTV+ in Brazil

ENCO To Showcase Latest Captioning, Translation Developments At IBC2025
By Phil Kurz published
The company will demo enCaption’s new dynamic AI voice fingerprint-driven speaker ID feature

EditShare to Unveil Latest Ultimate EFS Nodes at IBC2025
By Phil Kurz published
IBC Will also show its latest advancements in collaborative workflow

MRMC Unveils Cinebot Nano
By Phil Kurz published
Motion-control robot makes professional robotic camera movement more accessible

DAZN Turns to MediaKind For FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Global Streaming
By Phil Kurz published
Sports streamer relied on MediaKind’s MK/IO platform for the tournament

Telemundo Launches Spanish-Language Sports FAST Channel
By Phil Kurz published
SPORTS Telemundo Deportes Ahora offers more than 50 hours of content each week

Matrox Video to Unveil ORIGIN Fabric at IBC2025
By Phil Kurz published
Solution serves as a universal transport layer that intelligently handles routing

IBC2025’s ‘IP Showcase on the Water’ Sets Its Course for Sept. 14
By Phil Kurz published
IBC Event centers on 6-hour canal cruises with multiple IP presentations

CBC/Radio-Canada Deploys Lawo Solution to Standardize Live Streaming Audio Sources
By Phil Kurz published
Products Broadcaster has begun using two instances of the Lawo HOME mc2 DSP app

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
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