ATSC 3.0

Hisense's L9H Laser TV is Recognized as "Best big-screen TV" by Leading Tech Review Publication Tom's Guide

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Friday, June 30, 2023
Google TV, Laser TV, L9, ALR, Laser, Dolby Vision, ATSC 3.0, ANSI, Northern Lights, Wi-Fi 6, Tom, Tom's Hardware, ATSC, Hisense, Television

The Tom's Guide Awards celebrate the very best products across a wide range of categories.

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  • The Tom's Guide Awards celebrate the very best products across a wide range of categories.
  • This year, the award-winning L9 Series Ultra-Short Throw Trichroma Laser TV further transforms the viewing experience with some stunning upgrades.
  • Hisense Laser TV brings the biggest home cinema experience to consumers with more vision protection and lower energy consumption, courtesy of its new laser and ultra-short throw projection technologies.
  • With the popularity of Laser TV growing, from January to May, Hisense experienced a Laser TV sales increase of 54.2% year-on-year in the overseas market and numbers continue to rise.

Major Broadcasters Launch NextGen TV on Five Local Television Stations in South Bend, Indiana

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Entertainment, Carriers and Services, General Entertainment, Networks, TV and Radio, Internet, Licensing (Entertainment), WSJV, WNIT, Nextgen, WSBT-TV, 2016 United States wireless spectrum auction, Atmosphere, Fox, Great Lakes, ATSC 3.0, Television, Antenna, CBS, NBC, Gulf of Mexico, WNDU-TV, Gray Television, City, ATSC, PBS

The leading television stations serving the South Bend-Elkhart television market today began broadcasting with NextGen TV, a revolutionary new digital broadcast technology.

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  • The leading television stations serving the South Bend-Elkhart television market today began broadcasting with NextGen TV, a revolutionary new digital broadcast technology.
  • NextGen TV adds a new dimension to TV viewing, with vibrant video and new Voice+ dialogue enhancement that brings voices to the foreground.
  • Features available on NextGen TV will vary by device and station as broadcasters roll out service across the country.
  • Today’s launch in South Bend follows a decade of development and months of planning and preparation by the local stations.

WISI Launches ATSC 3.0 Receiver for Inca IP Video Platform

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Monday, June 26, 2023
ATSC 1.0, Inca Empire, ABR, ATSC, HEVC, VMA, Operational efficiency, Television, ATSC 3.0, Video game

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- WISI, a global leader in carrier-grade video technologies, is thrilled to announce the immediate release of its advanced ATSC 3.0 receiver. The new video application is available through the launch of the VMA-AT3 receiver module for the Inca IP Video Platform.

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  • The new video application is available through the launch of the VMA-AT3 receiver module for the Inca IP Video Platform .
  • Key advantages of WISI's new ATSC 3.0 receiver for the Inca IP Video Platform include:
    Smooth Transition and Future-Proofing: WISI's new module enables video operators to receive ATSC 1.0 broadcast signals today and seamlessly upgrade to ATSC 3.0 when ready.
  • Modular Platform Flexibility: WISI's Inca IP Video Platform offers a modular approach, allowing video operators to customize the chassis based on their specific requirements.
  • "We are excited to introduce our highly anticipated ATSC 3.0 receiver for the Inca IP Video Platform," said Sharen Sandhu, VP of Product at WISI America.

Matrix Solutions Announces Agenda for 6th Annual Media Ad Sales Summit

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
Natural language processing, Conrad Hotels, ATSC 3.0, PAC, Matrix, ATSC, Dispatch, Summit, Music

PITTSBURGH, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Matrix, the developers of the only global ad sales platform built for media, released the agenda for the 6th annual Media Ad Sales Summit. The agenda, includes a mix of panel discussions, keynote conversations, and a town-hall style roundtable with media executives, will focus on addressing the media industry's biggest challenges and opportunities. The Summit will take place November 8-10, 2023, returning to the Conrad Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

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  • The agenda, including a mix of panel discussions, keynote conversations, and a town-hall style roundtable with media executives, will address the biggest challenges and opportunities facing the media industry
    PITTSBURGH, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Matrix , the developers of the only global ad sales platform built for media, released the agenda for the 6th annual Media Ad Sales Summit.
  • The agenda, includes a mix of panel discussions, keynote conversations, and a town-hall style roundtable with media executives, will focus on addressing the media industry's biggest challenges and opportunities.
  • The Summit will take place November 8-10, 2023, returning to the Conrad Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
  • Also, the 'Political Advertising: Local's Biennial Fix' session will dissect the proverbial floodgate of new PAC-funded political ad spending into the US local TV marketplace, how long it will continue, and what it will cost.

Avanci Broadcast adds ETRI, KPN, NEC and NERC-DTV as Licensors

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Monday, May 22, 2023
Carriers and Services, Mobile, Wireless, Networks, Entertainment, Internet, Consumer Electronics, Technology, TV and Radio, Audio, Video, Licensing (Entertainment), Other Technology, Telecommunications, Television, USB 3.0, Nextgen, SEP, Senior, Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics, Sony, ATSC 3.0, Electronics, KPN, Multimedia, ETRI, Advanced Television Systems Committee, Organization, Sharp, Trust, NERC, Invention, Sound, Growth, ATSC, NEC, UHD, Mobile phone

Avanci Broadcast, the one-stop licensing platform for ATSC 3.0 launched in March 2023, today announced the addition of four new licensors, based in China, Japan, the Netherlands and South Korea.

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  • Avanci Broadcast, the one-stop licensing platform for ATSC 3.0 launched in March 2023, today announced the addition of four new licensors, based in China, Japan, the Netherlands and South Korea.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230522005054/en/
    Avanci, a leader in simplifying the sharing of advanced technologies, launched Avanci Broadcast in March 2023, the one-stop licensing platform for ATSC 3.0 / NextGen TV essential patents.
  • Alongside the initial Avanci Broadcast licensors, they are collectively responsible for more than 80% of all families containing patents declared essential for ATSC 3.0.
  • “We appreciate the trust and support of our newest licensors, as well as our existing partners.”
    To learn more about the Avanci Broadcast platform, visit www.avanci.com/broadcast .

Nexstar Media Group Reports Record First Quarter Net Revenue of $1.26 Billion

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
TV and Radio, Technology, Other Consumer, Public Relations, Investor Relations, Marketing, General Entertainment, Advertising, Entertainment, Communications, Audio, Video, Consumer, Mission Broadcasting, Partnership, Nextgen, CW, International, Digital, Olympic Games, Food Network, The CW, MyNetworkTV, ATSC 3.0, Golf, Woman, OTT, CBS, MVPD, Nexstar, LIV Golf, EBITDA, Acquisition, NewsNation, Nexstar Media Group, Transaction, Growth, Consolidated, YouTube TV, ATSC, Adjustment, News, Food, Television, Bookkeeping, Renewable energy, Holding company, Video game, Security (finance), Beauty salon

Beginning in the fourth quarter of 2022, Nexstar defined Adjusted EBITDA and Free Cash Flow as metrics excluding transaction and one-time expenses.

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  • Beginning in the fourth quarter of 2022, Nexstar defined Adjusted EBITDA and Free Cash Flow as metrics excluding transaction and one-time expenses.
  • Perry A. Sook, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. commented, “Nexstar’s first quarter financial results once again outperformed consensus expectations across all key financial metrics including net revenue, Adjusted EBITDA and attributable free cash flow.
  • Record first quarter net revenue of $1.26 billion increased 3.9% from the prior year quarter.
  • ‒ 66% of Nexstar’s first quarter net revenue was generated by distribution, digital and other revenue sources.

Scripps reports Q1 2023 financial results

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Friday, May 5, 2023
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Scripps will air the games on its local station KMCC, and its Las Vegas ABC affiliate KTNV will provide marketing and promotion.

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  • Scripps will air the games on its local station KMCC, and its Las Vegas ABC affiliate KTNV will provide marketing and promotion.
  • During the first quarter, connected TV revenue for Scripps' national networks grew 46% over Q1 2022.
  • "Despite the ongoing macroeconomic challenges, Scripps had several bright spots in our first-quarter financial results.
  • First-quarter 2023 results by segment compared to prior-period amounts:
    Revenue was $312 million, down 4.5% from the prior-year quarter.

Harmonic Powers ATSC 3.0 in Major Cities Across the U.S.

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Sunday, April 16, 2023
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SAN JOSE, Calif., April 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT) today announced growing momentum for its XOS software-based advanced media processing solution as ATSC 3.0 deployments skyrocket across the U.S. Harmonic's XOS software solution is powering NEXTGEN TV services in major designated market areas (DMAs) including Boston, Miami and San Francisco, enabling the delivery of ATSC 3.0 channels with greater bandwidth efficiency and enhanced video quality.

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  • "Launching NEXTGEN TV would not be possible without the innovation of technology providers like Harmonic and tight collaboration in the broadcast industry," said Anne Schelle, managing director of Pearl TV.
  • "NEXTGEN TV brings superior-quality, engaging and interactive television experiences to viewers," said John Hane, president of BitPath.
  • "We're proud to be a part of these historical deployments with Harmonic."
  • Featuring a unique cloud-native software foundation, and next-gen media processing technology, XOS enables broadcasters to efficiently deliver ATSC 1.0 and 3.0 services simultaneously.

PEAK3's New White Paper Addresses Enhanced Remote Responder Services & Capabilities Using ATSC 3.0 Datacasting & Edge Life Cycle Management

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Friday, April 14, 2023
Communication, Life, Firefighter, Internet of things, Wildfire, Remote, First responder, ATSC 3.0, National Guard, Natural Resources, Organization, Police, Mining, Natural disaster, Architecture, ATSC, White, Computer data storage, Television, Personal protective equipment, Mobile phone

PHOENIX, April 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- PEAK3, an ATSC 3.0-enabled edge pathway solution focused on building businesses utilizing the efficient, one-to-many ATSC 3.0 broadcast spectrum for IoT and Edge use cases, released its second white paper today analyzing remote responder services and capabilities.

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  • The focus of this solution: to improve response coordination and communication to protect lives, property and natural resources with Enhanced First Responder Services and Capabilities.
  • We further the definition of the remote edge as any edge location or device which has unreliable and intermittent network connectivity.
  • When deployed as a Unified Solution to a "Real World" event and/or situation, ATSC 3.0 Datacasting, Edge Life-cycle Management, and Smart Blending combine to enhance Remote Responder services and capabilities.
  • Leverage the one-to-many nature of ATSC 3.0 deliver workloads and updates to a distributed remote edge network with higher availability and lower cost.

PEARL TV BRINGS A POWERFUL NEXTGEN TV AND RUN3 TV PRESENCE TO NAB SHOW 2023 DEMONSTRATING ITS ROBUST ROLLOUT OF SERVICES AND FEATURES

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Thursday, April 13, 2023
Atmos, Sport, Samsung Electronics, Triveni, South Florida PBS, National Association, News, Television, Comcast, Fox Sports, Advertising, LG Electronics, Atmosphere, Consumer Technology Association, E. W. Scripps Company, Pearl (TV series), Electronics, Las Vegas Convention Center, STB, HDR, NAB Show, Certification, High dynamic range, Advanced Television Systems Committee, NBCUniversal, Growth, Woman, Dolby Atmos, PBS, Social media, Xfinity, National Association of Broadcasters, NAB, Workflow, West Hall, Kew, IP, Show, FastTrack, TVB Pearl, Gray Television, LG, ATSC, Hisense, NBC Sports, Partnership, Ateme, Sony, PNC, Samsung, CTA, Fast Track, ATSC 3.0, City, Mobile phone, Video game, Cable television

"In less than four years, NEXTGEN TV has grown to reach more than 60% of U.S. television viewers.

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  • "In less than four years, NEXTGEN TV has grown to reach more than 60% of U.S. television viewers.
  • CTA is projecting 2023 NEXTGEN TV sales of 5 million units, as TV makers Hisense, LG, Samsung and Sony expand their product lines with a diverse range of NEXTGEN TV televisions.
  • Scripps Company station, is demonstrating its NEXTGEN TV broadcaster application built on the latest release of the RUN3TV platform on a Sony NEXTGEN TV.
  • Media and analysts interested in meeting with Pearl TV for demonstrations of the NEXTGEN TV ecosystem may contact [email protected] , or visit the ATSC booth, W3443.