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News•Feb 11, 2026
Ralph M. Oakley To Receive NAB Chuck Sherman Television Leadership Award
The National Association of Broadcasters announced that veteran broadcaster Ralph M. Oakley will receive the Chuck Sherman Television Leadership Award at the NAB State Leadership Conference on March 3. Oakley’s career spans more than four decades, including a tenure as president and CEO of Quincy Media, where he guided the family‑owned company through market growth and the 2021 sale of its TV and newspaper assets. He remains active in the industry as owner of WJMN‑TV in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and as a longtime supporter of Quincy University. His extensive service on NAB boards and industry groups underscores his influence on local television and public policy.
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News•Feb 11, 2026
Haivision Named Official Video Encoder Of Minor League Baseball
Haivision announced its Makito X4 encoder will serve as the Official Video Encoder for Minor League Baseball, covering a network of 120 teams and more than 8,000 games each season. The partnership introduces a standardized, ultra‑low latency contribution layer that...
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News•Feb 11, 2026
LiveU Spotlights Three Broadcast Priorities At NAB Show
LiveU unveiled an expanded IP‑video ecosystem at the 2026 NAB Show, highlighting the new LU900Q field unit with eSIM, 5G optimization and 4:2:2 dual‑camera support. The rollout also includes LiveU Nexus, a universal IP gateway, and LiveU Schedule, a SaaS...
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News•Feb 11, 2026
Vizrt Launches Sports Production Bundles To Empower U.S. Students To Produce Like The Pros
Vizrt has introduced four Campus Stadium Production Bundles that equip U.S. high schools and colleges with broadcast‑grade sports production tools, including the TriCaster switcher, replay engines, and graphics templates. The all‑in‑one packages are paired with Viz University’s on‑demand training, enabling...
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News•Feb 10, 2026
Weigel Broadcasting Names Elizabeth Tumulty SVP Of Affiliate Relations
Weigel Broadcasting announced Elizabeth Tumulty as senior vice president of affiliate relations, succeeding Maura McDonough Cope, who is retiring after a 42‑year television career. Tumulty brings more than two decades of experience, most recently overseeing affiliate operations at CBS and...
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News•Feb 10, 2026
Hagerty Channel Debuts On Prime Video
Hagerty Inc. has launched a free, ad‑supported streaming (FAST) channel on Amazon Prime Video, delivering 24/7 automotive programming. The channel features hundreds of hours of original content, with new episodes added weekly, including titles such as Icons, Revelations, and Barn...
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News•Feb 10, 2026
Zeiss Introduces Aatma Prime Lenses
Zeiss has launched the Aatma Prime series, a collection of nine T1.5 full‑frame cinema lenses spanning 18 mm to 135 mm. The lenses marry classic Zeiss optical character—soft skin tones, low contrast, and distinctive bokeh—with modern data‑rich design and workflow compatibility. Aatma...
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News•Feb 10, 2026
PMVG Launches ‘TechBundle’ To Cut Costs, Modernize Public Media Operations
Public Media Venture Group (PMVG) introduced TechBundle, a modular suite that combines master control, transmission monitoring, traffic, and streaming services for local public media stations. By negotiating system‑wide pricing, the bundle offers enterprise‑grade tools at lower costs than separate contracts,...
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News•Feb 10, 2026
WMSA Announces New Efforts With FCC To Secure Wireless Mic Spectrum
The Wireless Microphone Spectrum Alliance (WMSA) released a report warning that the 470‑608 MHz band, vital for professional wireless microphones, is increasingly crowded after the 2017 incentive auction and loss of the 600 MHz band. The alliance is lobbying the FCC, Congress,...
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