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.
Products
Imagine Communications Acquires Marketron REV for TV Broadcast
The broadcast sales and order management platform will be rebranded as "CrossFlight"
People News
Long-Time Tech Journalist Frank Beacham Has Died
Radio World readers knew him for articles about portable recorders, microphones and tabletop radios
Business and Law
FCC Proposes $504K Fine on Fox for EAS Violations
Commission penalizes network for transmitting EAS Tones during November 2021 NFL game
News and Business
An Upbeat IBC Previews First In-Person Gathering in Three Years
After two years of virtual forums, organizers, exhibitors eager to get back to business
News and Business
Fresno’s KMCF-LD Launches ATSC 3.0, Hopes to Add Ch. 6 Franken FM Soon
Low-power TV station promises 4K broadcasts
News and Business
Nielsen To Be Acquired by Private Equity Group for $16B
Consortium of investors previously had proposed $9B takeover
NAB
NAB Opposes Forest Service Proposal to Add Comms Fee for Rural Coverage
Says $1,400 annual fee could jeopardize small broadcast operations
Headlines
Sohn Says She Will Recuse Herself from Broadcast Copyright, Retrans Issues
Nominee says voluntary recusal will be in effect for the first three years of...
Headlines
NextGen TV Survey Explores Delivery of Emergency Information
Survey illustrates what broadcasters need to do to make ATSC 3.0 emergency alerting compelling...
NAB Show
LeGeyt “100% Confident” About Spring NAB Show
"All signs indicate that we are going to be in a much, much better...
Industry News
Survey: Trade Shows Remain Vital to Broadcast Tech Market
Report shows pandemic accelerated evolving relationships between vendors and customers
Business and Law
Senators Urge President Biden to Make Rosenworcel Official FCC Chair
Group says “there is no better qualified or more competent person to lead the...
Products
Broadcasting Via Smartphone: Some Tips & Techniques
Video Call Center shares thoughts on how to look your best on air
NAB Show
NAB: “The Show Is Moving Forward as Planned”
Association says it is “continuing to evaluate the situation”
News and Business
FCC Expands DIRS to Georgia and the Carolinas
As of Thursday morning, Dorian was a Category 3 hurricane churning off the coast...
Headlines
Future Announces U.S. Launch of The Video Show
Inaugural event will take place Dec. 4–5 in Washington
News and Business
FCC to Suspend Most Operations on Thursday if Government Shutdown Continues
Work will continue on spectrum auctions
News and Business
Future Announces Industry Innovator Award Recipients
Nominees honored for industry excellence
News and Business
SBE Offers European Alternative for Protecting C Band
Proposal would move certain 5G networks into C Band overlap
Industry News
3GPP Finalizes 5G SA Standard
It allows for deployment of the cellular service on new networks
Industry
This Is Already the “Most Dangerous Job in America”
This is the “Most Dangerous Job In America”
Industry
Future Publishing Acquires U.S. Content Business NewBay
Deal expands U.K. company's reach into U.S. B2B market
News and Business
Hawaii False Alarm Illustrates Importance of EAS
Former FEMA chief Craig Fugate praises broadcasters
News and Business
WATCH: President Trump’s Alleged Profanity Prompts Broadcaster Controversy
If the commander-in-chief said "shithole" — is it newsworthy?
Industry
Destination Repack: Not Enough Time, Money
Broadcasters, engineers, lobbyists sound off on proposed plans
News and Business
Advocates Ask FCC to Protect ENG Band, Wireless Mics
NAB, Microsoft among petitioners
News and Business
Sony, Panasonic To Develop 300 GB Optical Discs
Market introduction planned for 2015
News and Business
Morris: Harris Broadcast Sale to Be ‘Open and Transparent’
Last week’s announcement from Harris Corp. that it was putting its broadcast division up...
Show News
Panasonic’s P2 Goes Long
Panasonic will be pushing the P2 envelope at NAB2007 with several new camcorders and...
Show News
Grass Valley Bullish on HD News
Grass Valley is heading to NAB with high expectations that 2007 will be a...
Show News
Harris Emphasizes ONE Destination
At NAB2007, Harris Broadcast Communications Division will be promoting its ONE initiative, touting its...