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
TNT Sports, Cosm to Bring ‘Shared Reality’ Experience to Live Sports Broadcasts
By Tom Butts published
Multi-year agreement will bring premium live TNT Sports content to Cosm's immersive entertainment venues starting in 2024
Harmonic Considering Selling Video Business
By Tom Butts published
"Synergies between our broadband and video businesses are now less compelling"
Pearl TV: ATSC 3.0 to Reach 75% Penetration with Chicago Launch
By Tom Butts published
Consortium focuses on set tops/dongles to promote NextGen TV adoption
Sports Fans Frustrated with Streamers
By Tom Butts published
New survey shows 60% can’t find or afford content
YouTube TV Fumbles NFL Sunday Ticket Halfway Through the Season
By Tom Butts published
Pixelation and buffering prompted an outpouring of complaints on social media
2024 Local Media Ad Spending Tempered by Slow Economic Growth
By Tom Butts published
BIA predicts robust growth for CTV/streaming, OTA
Cobalt Digital to Showcase PACIFIC 4K HEVC Encoder/Decoder Platform at NAB New York
By Tom Butts published
Cobalt’s NAB NY plans have live production covered with high-density and low-latency solutions and support for IP and 12G
Rush Media Deploys TVU RPS to Cover Live WNBA Games Remotely
By Tom Butts published
TVU RPS uses existing studio control room staff and equipment with a commodity IP connection in the field to cover live events
MediaRadar: Writer’s Strike Cost TV $1.6 Billion
By Tom Butts published
Primetime and late night TV lost an estimated $1B alone
NBA’s Phoenix Suns Launch DTC Streaming Service
By Tom Butts published
Originally announced last spring, new OTT platform is an addition to team's live TV broadcasts on Gray