Tom Butts
Tom has covered the broadcast technology market for the past 25 years, including three years handling member communications for the National Association of Broadcasters followed by a year as editor of Video Technology News and DTV Business executive newsletters for Phillips Publishing. In 1999 he launched digitalbroadcasting.com for internet B2B portal Verticalnet. He is also a charter member of the CTA's Academy of Digital TV Pioneers. Since 2001, he has been editor-in-chief of TV Tech (www.tvtech.com), the leading source of news and information on broadcast and related media technology and is a frequent contributor and moderator to the brand’s Tech Leadership events.
Latest articles by Tom Butts
Orlando's Orange TV PEG Station Taps PlayBox Neo for Playout
By Tom Butts published
Government-access station installs master and redundant system for extensive programming needs
FCC Adopts New Protocol for Wireless Mics
By Tom Butts published
New rules allow use of Wireless Multi-Channel Audio Systems standard
NPAW: VOD, Linear TV Viewing Increased in 2023 for First Time in Two Years
By Tom Butts published
‘Quality of Experience’ also up by double digits
Super Bowl LVIII Wrap Up: Viewing Numbers Up, Paramount+ Stumbles
By Tom Butts published
A promotion for a new upscale soda was among the most popular ads
Linear TV Continues its Decline
By Tom Butts published
"The traditional TV advertising playbook no longer applies"
Vinten Adds AI-Powers Presenter Tracking to its VEGA Control System
By Tom Butts published
Company partners with Seervision for v1.1
Parks: Nearly Half of Pay-TV Subscribers Want to Use Their TVs for Smart Home Control and Security
By Tom Butts published
Feature second only to having the ability to stream content from an online video service via a pay-TV service
TAG Expands Sales and Technical Teams
By Tom Butts published
New hires, promotions to focus on the Americas
Apple Could Sell 350K Vision Pros in 2024 Alone, Despite Hefty $3,500 Price
By Tom Butts published
Sales will eclipse those of cheaper VR systems from Meta, Sony, Techopedia says
Gray, Marquee Broadcasting Swap Assets to Build SLC Station
By Tom Butts published
Marquee will acquire two Wyoming stations in exchange for FCC permit to build KCBU-TV facility
Remembering Susie
By Tom Butts published
“There are few people whose very entrance into a room can make the gathering a sunnier and happier one. That was Susie"
What’s a ‘Doink Camera’? Watch Super Bowl LVIII to Find Out
By Tom Butts published
CBS Sports unveils its tech list for the big broadcast
Congress Examines ‘Chaotic’ State of Sports TV
By Tom Butts published
Consumers are confused and frustrated about access... how will lawmakers respond?
TVU Launches TVU MediaHub Cloud-Based Router
By Tom Butts published
New solution simplifies hybrid workflows with 'anything in, anything out' capability
Quicklink Adds SMPTE 2110 Support With Quicklink TX
By Tom Butts published
Quicklink TX (Skype TX) 2110, brings the integration of Skype and Microsoft Teams callers into ST 2110 media workflows
Imagicomm Stations Expand Cloud Editing with Blackbird
By Tom Butts published
The two stations, in Idaho and Mississippi, have deployed a news production system based on Blackbird, BLOX Digital
Amazon Launches Ads on its Prime Streaming Service
By Tom Butts published
Subscribers now have to pay an extra $3 per month to avoid ads