Latest articles by Tom Butts
Report: AVOD May Top 50% of North American Streaming Revenue by End of 2026
Streaming Revenues from ad-supported tiers in North America are set to exceed $45 billion this year, accounting for 54% of subscription streaming revenues, Ampere Analysis says
Matthews Bows Monitor Stand III
Straight-tracking wheels, modular base refine the heavy-duty support stand
Former NAB Tech Exec Tom Keller Has Died
PEOPLE Keller, 96, helped establish the Advanced Television Systems Committee and was former VP of Science and Technology at NAB during the '80's.
IBC2026: swXtch.io to Launch groundSwXtch Software for AoIP Transport
IBC Application moves major audio AoIP formats without codec hardware and without reconfiguring switches or routers to support multicast
How Valuable Is TV to Smaller, Independent Cable Operators?
Independent Show panel discusses video's evolving role in the broadband universe
DAZN Inks Deal to Become Exclusive DTC Home of YES, MSG Networks
SPORTS Partnership with N.Y. RSNs marks sports streamer’s biggest move yet in U.S. market
Savannah Bananas Tap Calrec to Expand Banana Ball TV Coverage
SPORTS Calrec’s flexible audio network sits at the core of a significant expansion of BTV's REMI capabilities
Trump Threatens Networks Over Speech Coverage
President says ABC and NBC should lose their broadcast licenses over their refusal to air his speech live
NAB: NextGen TV Represents 'an Essential Investment in the Future of Free, Local Television'
NEXTGEN TV Association says 'modern technology' will ensure the survival of local broadcasting
Nominations for Best of Show Awards at IBC2026 Now Open
IBC SHOW Awards offer a valuable platform for companies to raise awareness for the new products and solutions they will be launching or showcasing at September gathering
ARRI Divests Rental Business
BUSINESS Announcement comes several months after company's acquisition by Riedel Communications
Court Denies Stay of Nexstar-Tegna Merger; Trial Date Set for State AG's, DirecTV Challenge
REGULATORY District court said harms to appellants were 'either not irreparable or not certain'
Report: Live Sports Increasingly Influencing Viewers’ Streaming Subscription Choices
SPORTS Bango Survey reports that 43% of Americans would switch mobile, broadband or TV provider for a better sports streaming bundle
LiveU to Showcase 'Q Era Innovations' at 2026 IBC Show
IBC Highlights to include LU900Q AI-driven connectivity, Sony partnership and Actus X
Television City, Orbital Studios Partner on New Hollywood Virtual Production Studio
New partnership establishes a full-service virtual production and R&D lab in the Fairfax District lot
Imagine Communications Acquired by Lumine Group
BUSINESS Transaction follow Lumine’s recent purchase of Synamedia
Chyron Launches New 'Chyron Academy'
PRODUCTS Custom-built training platform replaces legacy system, includes interactive simulations and Chyron Certifications path
Bitcentral Sells Software Business to Banyan, Renames Streaming Division to ViewNexa
BUSINESS Sam Peterson to become CEO of Bitcentral; current Bitcentral CEO Sam Kamel to helm ViewNexa
FIFA World Cup 2026: ‘We Want to Create That Sense of ‘FOMO’ for Fans’
Taking a look at Fox Sports’ coverage so far
Telemundo/Peacock: Streaming Audience for World Cup Up 277% From 2022
SPORTS An average of 2.3 million viewers has watched at least some of the nearly first two weeks of the FIFA World Cup on the U.S. host streaming platforms
IBC Show to Increase Focus on Networking, Startups
EVENTS Look for a number of upgrades and new opportunities in Hall 14's "Future Tech" zone
