Tom Butts
Tom has covered the broadcast technology market for the past 30 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.
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Network will air 30-minute episodes, with longer, one-hour versions available on the Scripps Sports YouTube channel the next day

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BUSINESS Jeff Shell is leading up the private investment firm which would focus on “declining assets,” i.e. cable TV services, or local TV stations or station groups

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PEOPLE Bela Bejaria’s departure comes a day after streaming giant laid off 1,000 employees

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Lawsuit over interactive program guide technology finally resolved after eight years

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PRODUCTS New for NAB New York, camera-specific kits simplify SMPTE fiber connectivity for Sony and Canon cameras while delivering greater value for broadcast and AV customers

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In a 7-2 decision, court expands eligibility for lower political ad rates on broadcast TV and radio

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SPORTS ESPN networks capture 31% of all sports viewing despite World Cup and Winter Olympics competition

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New feature lets sports fans choose up to four live games on one screen.

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Multiyear deal covers stations nationwide

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RESEARCH Nearly a third of U.S. viewers surveyed prefer the Readers Digest version

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Priced at $299, the new Apple TV 4K has a new A19 chip for 50% faster CPU performance and up to 2x faster GPU performance than the previous generation

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PRODUCTS Zixi Platform can use TAG's Content Matching solution and fingerprints to restore SCTE markers.

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'I trust Secretary Hegseth... I think he’s doing a great job'

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FCC State organizations representing broadband operators say they will appeal if FCC does not issue a stay

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FCC Proposed rules would ban lab testing from “nonreciprocal” countries and free up more spectrum for space and device-to-device connectivity

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SPORTS Valentine's Day game will be streamed over ABC and ESPN in the U.S. and in more than 55 international markets

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Layoffs expected as the new company tries to see $6 billion in savings over the next three years

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AWARDS All entrants—whether selected as a winner or not—will receive a nominee badge to promote their entry

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Judges did not give a reason; case could be revived

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BUSINESS Merger expected to finalize Oct. 6

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Public broadcaster WPSU says it “will remain locally focused and locally run”

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EBOOK In our latest ebook on MXL, we take a look at its quick adoption and what's next

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Maryland Democrat says ads “constitute a violation of the Hatch Act”
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