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Mobile TV Group picks Open Broadcast Systems for video encoders, decoders
Open Broadcast Systems has announced that Mobile TV Group has selected its encoders and decoders for low-latency video transport.
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Open Broadcast Systems (press release)
Mirakulo launches AstroTV Next, supports dynamic ads on ATSC 3.0
AstroTV Next will launch in the U.S., enabling dynamic ad insertion on ATSC 3.0 broadcast signals.
Imagine Communications debuts OSI-X at NAB Show
Imagine Communications is introducing OSI-X, a new traffic and billing system, at NAB Show this week. Sinclair will serve as the initial launch client of the new product.
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TheDesk.net (press release)
24i partners with Bitmovin on Advanced Advertising product
24i, the pioneering data-driven video streaming company, has selected Bitmovin, a leading provider of video streaming technology, as its go-to-market integration partner for its new Advanced Advertising solution, which will launch at NAB Show 2025.
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24i (press release)
Stephen A. Smith downplays interest in presidential run
Stephen A. Smith doesn't want to be president.
Reuters publishes false report on Trump tariffs
A false report on social media that was widely picked up by legitimate financial news outlets caused a brief buying frenzy on Wall Street early Monday morning.
TEGNA extends partnership with Cleveland Guardians
TEGNA has extended its 20-year partnership with the Cleveland Guardians that will see more baseball games from the team distributed on free over-the-air television this season
Gravitas Ventures acquired by Shout Studios
Shout Studios has acquired rival studio business Gravitas Ventures, the companies announced on Monday.
Nexstar orders stations to run news stories about FCC deregulation efforts
Nexstar is encouraging news viewers to visit a website that includes pre-written comments directed at the FCC that lobby for broadcast ownership deregulation.
CNN to host town hall events with federal lawmakers this week
A town hall with Senator Bernie Sanders airs Wednesday, followed by a similar event with four members of Congress on Thursday.
Grant Napear loses lawsuit against Bonneville over firing
Napear sued Bonneville International after he was terminated for tweeting "All Lives Matter" during protests over George Floyd's murder.
Penn & Teller to receive NAB Television Chairman’s Award
NAB will present its Television Chairman’s Award to renowned magicians and television personalities, Penn Jillette and Teller.
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NAB (press release)