GatesAir Supports Successful ATSC 3.0 Direct-to-Mobile Trial in India
GatesAir announced the successful completion of a three‑year ATSC 3.0 Direct‑to‑Mobile (D2M) field trial in Delhi, India, partnered with public broadcaster Prasar Bharati and Tejas Networks. The trial used GatesAir’s Maxiva XTE exciter and a hybrid high‑power/high‑tower and low‑power/low‑tower transmission architecture operating in single‑frequency network mode. It demonstrated robust outdoor and deep‑indoor coverage for a wide range of consumer devices without relying on internet connectivity. GatesAir will showcase the results at BroadcastAsia 2026 in Singapore.
Public-Interest Groups Urges D.C. Circuit to Halt Nexstar/Tegna Merger
A coalition of public‑interest groups has asked the D.C. Circuit Court to halt the FCC’s approval of the Nexstar‑Tegna merger, arguing the order is unlawful and shields the deal from judicial review. The brief contends that Nexstar’s acquisition would give...
Amazon, Netflix and Google to Capture Half of CTV Ad Market by 2030
Omdia forecasts global connected‑TV (CTV) advertising revenue to rise from $44 billion in 2025 to $81 billion by 2030. Google, Amazon and Netflix together are projected to capture 50% of that market, with shares of 26%, 13% and 9% respectively. The data...
DSPolitical and FreeWheel Partner on Political CTV Ads
DSPolitical, a Democratic‑focused digital ad firm, has partnered with FreeWheel to enable political campaigns to activate first‑party voter data on connected TV (CTV) through FreeWheel’s Buyer Cloud and Identity Network. The collaboration promises deterministic, household‑level targeting that delivered an 18‑times...
NEP Group Rolls Out Two New Mobile Production Units In U.S.
NEP Group announced the addition of two mobile production units, Supershooter 11 and Supershooter 65, to its U.S. fleet of more than 50 trucks. Supershooter 11, built on NEP’s Total Facility Control system, supports 1080p/HDR and will debut at the 2026 FIFA World...
The 5G Broadcast Pivot: Frank Copsidas on Why LPTV Has the Real Roadmap
Frank Copsidas, founder of the LPTV Broadcasters Association, argues that the future of broadcast datacasting lies in pure 5G Broadcast, not the hybrid ATSC 3.0‑5G time‑slicing approach. He criticizes the technical patchwork of CAS muting cycles, frame alignment and guard times...
Why Reliability Is the Ultimate Test for Post-C-Band Distribution
The FCC will auction at least 100 MHz of Upper C‑band in July 2027, further shrinking the satellite spectrum that has underpinned U.S. television distribution for decades. Broadcasters, facing a dwindling C‑band allocation, are testing alternatives in live environments, with reliability...
Scripps Seals Local Broadcast Deal with Detroit Pistons
The Detroit Pistons have signed a new local television rights agreement with Scripps Sports that takes effect in the 2026‑27 NBA season, bringing games back to free over‑the‑air TV for the first time since 2005. WMYD TV20 Detroit will serve...
LPTV Broadcasters Association Urges Carr to Approve 5G for Broadcast
The LPTV Broadcasters Association has written to FCC Chairman Brendan Carr urging the commission to fast‑track a rulemaking that would permit low‑power television stations to use the 3GPP 5G Broadcast standard. The request follows HC2 Broadcasting’s experimental licenses for 5G...
Playmetrics Acquires SportsEngine From Versant
PlayMetrics, a leading provider of operations‑management software for youth‑sports organizations, has completed the acquisition of virtually all assets of SportsEngine from Versant Media Group. The deal adds SportsEngine’s club, league, tournament and studio‑management platforms, including video and volleyball competition tools,...
New Nielsen Report Shows How Asian and Asian-American Content Has Gone Mainstream
Nielsen’s 2026 “The Crossover Effect: AANHPI Audiences X Content” report shows Asian and Asian‑American stories, talent and cultural touchpoints now dominate viewership across all major U.S. demographics. Netflix’s K‑Pop Demon Hunters logged 20.5 billion minutes, becoming the top streamed movie of 2025...
Riedel Named Official Connectivity Provider of 2026 Commonwealth Games
Riedel Communications has been appointed the Official Connectivity Integration Provider and Official Partner for Team Scotland for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The company will design, install and manage an end‑to‑end connectivity ecosystem, including its DIVA+‑based Glasgow 2026 Games...
G&D KVM-over-IP Plugin for Netgear AV Simplifies Deployments
Guntermann & Drunck (G&D) and Netgear AV have launched a KVM‑over‑IP plugin that automates network configuration for G&D’s KVM solutions on Netgear AV switches. The plugin applies a dedicated profile that sets VLANs, IGMP snooping, QoS and other parameters in...
Convergence Is Now ‘Established Reality,’ Says NAB 2026 Report
Futuresource Consulting’s post‑NAB 2026 report declares that the convergence of professional AV and broadcast has moved from a buzzword to an established reality. Enterprise buyers now demand broadcast‑quality output while staying within pro‑AV budgets, a shift reflected in record‑high NAB attendance...
FCC Designates Broadcast Auxiliary Service Frequency Coordinator for FIFA World Cup 2026
The FCC has named Louis Libin, Sinclair’s vice‑president of spectrum policy, as the special frequency coordinator for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The designation gives him sole authority to manage Broadcast Auxiliary Service (BAS) spectrum across 11 U.S. host cities and...