Monthly Archives: January 2016
FCC Moves to Save Consumers Billions in Set-top Box Rental Fees
Written on January 28, 2016 at 5:34 pm, by Michael Silbergleid
PublicKnowledge.org reports that yesterday, the Federal Communications Commission announced a forthcoming item that could greatly benefit TV viewers by saving them billions in cable overcharges. Public Knowledge applauds the Commission […] More
Fox Sports’ ‘Quadcast’ Leverages Live Streaming on Periscope, Facebook, YouTube, Fox Sports GO
Written on January 28, 2016 at 2:44 pm, by Brandon Costa, Director of Digital
In an age of high-quality cellphone cameras and direct-to-live streaming platforms like Periscope and Meerkat, producing fresh, new, and interactive live content for fans is quicker, easier, more direct, and cheaper than […] More
NHL, MLBAM Reboots Hockey League’s Digital Portfolio
Written on January 28, 2016 at 10:22 am, by Brandon Costa, Director of Digital
This weekend, the NHL and Major League Baseball Advanced Media (MLBAM) will roll out a new suite of digital platforms for the hockey league, including a Website, mobile application, and rebranded […] More
SVG Digital Chat: Inside the New NHL With MLBAM’s Chad Evans and Matt Restivo
Written on January 28, 2016 at 9:58 am, by Brandon Costa, Director of Digital
On Feb. 1, the National Hockey League, in conjunction with Major League Baseball Advanced Media (MLBAM), will roll out a new suite of digital platforms, including a Website, mobile application, and […] More
Sinclair Broadcast Group Acquires Tennis Channel for $350 Million
Written on January 27, 2016 at 5:54 pm, by Karen Hogan Ketchum
With the aim of boosting its cable-network strategy, Sinclair Broadcast Group entered into a definitive agreement to purchase the stock of Tennis Channel for $350 million. Tennis Channel, the 24-hour […] More
NBC Olympics Promotes Peter Diamond to EVP, Programming
Written on January 27, 2016 at 10:45 am, by SVG Staff
Peter Diamond, a 15-time Emmy Award-winner and the most-tenured executive in U.S. Olympic television history, has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Programming, NBC Olympics. Diamond was previously Senior Vice […] More
The Bottom Line on HDR
Written on January 27, 2016 at 4:24 am, by Ken Kerschbaumer, Editorial Director
Like many other innovations, high-dynamic-range (HDR) imaging can bring benefits but will require work to implement. And then there’s the bottom line. HDR’s biggest benefit is that it offers the greatest […] More
The Bottom Line
Written on January 26, 2016 at 5:12 pm, by Mark Schubin, Contributor, Schubin Cafe
Like many other innovations, high-dynamic-range (HDR) imaging can bring benefits but will require work to implement. And then there’s the bottom line. HDR’s biggest benefit is that it offers […] More
Diversified Systems Restructures, Brings Its Three Companies Under The Brand ‘Diversified’
Written on January 26, 2016 at 2:48 pm, by SVG Staff
Diversified Systems will structure their three brands under one company brand. Diversified Systems, Diversified Media Group (DMG), and Skyweb Digital Media will combine and be known simply as Diversified. More
Syracuse Adds Hitachi Z-HD5000 HD Cameras For ESPN3 Productions
Written on January 26, 2016 at 12:38 pm, by SVG Staff
Syracuse University is using two Hitachi Z-HD5000 HDTV broadcast cameras to produce live sporting events for ESPN3, ESPN’s online streaming service. More