Posted on December 4, 2018 in Press Releases
For Immediate Release DeChant, Goldstone, Schelle and Siegler Begin Terms in January WASHINGTON, Dec. 4, 2018 – Members of the Advanced Television Systems Committee Inc. (ATSC) elected four industry executives to serve on the ATSC Board of Directors for three-year terms that begin in January 2019. Anne Schelle, Pearl TV, was re-elected to the board. Newly-elected […]
Posted on December 4, 2018 in ATSC News
2018 has been a landmark year – punctuated by the release of the ATSC 3.0 standard and initial deployments of Next Gen TV stations and services. The FCC’s rules took effect for voluntary implementation of Next Gen TV powered by ATSC 3.0. Leadership of the ATSC Technology Group transitioned to LG’s Madeleine Noland from Triveni Digital’s Rich Chernock. Following South Korea’s ATSC 3.0 launch, other international interest emerged in Brazil, India and China. Here’s a look back at five key milestones this year.
Posted on December 4, 2018 in ATSC News
On the heels of ATSC 3.0’s road trip in South America this summer, the Road to ATSC 3.0 ran through Asia this fall. In November, the ATSC and TSDSI, India’s telecom standards development organization, co-hosted the Convergence of Broadcast and Broadband conference in New Delhi. TSDSI Director General Pamela Kumar and ATSC President Mark Richer welcomed the delegates which included speakers from 11 ATSC Member companies.
Posted on December 4, 2018 in ATSC News
Continuing on the Road to ATSC 3.0, broadcasters in Phoenix are planning an early 2019 trial of the mobile video capabilities of the new broadcast TV standard in concert with Avis Budget Group. “We’re on a mission to completely reinvent the customer experience through mobile apps, digital platforms and connected cars,” said Arthur Orduña, Avis Budget’s executive VP and chief innovation officer.
Posted on December 4, 2018 in ATSC News
ATSC members elected four industry executives to serve on the Board of Directors for three-year terms that begin in January 2019.
Posted on December 4, 2018 in ATSC News
Ira Goldstone is deeply embedded in the ATSC. The Senior Executive Engineer for Fox Network Engineering and Operations began his work with the organization prior to the launch of ATSC 1.0 and served two terms on the ATSC Board of Directors. He was the Director of Engineers at KTLA in Los Angeles when 1.0 took flight.
Posted on December 4, 2018 in ATSC News
In the Chat Room this month, THE STANDARD sat down with Fiona James, Deputy Director of the AWARN Alliance. The Advanced Warning and Response Network represents a major upgrade to America’s emergency communication system – using Next Gen TV broadcasting to deliver rich-media, geo-targeted public alerts. We checked in with her for an update on this important aspect of ATSC 3.0.
Posted on December 4, 2018 in ATSC News
‘Twas the night before Christmas and throughout ATSC, not a creature was stirring, dreaming of Next Gen TV; the 4K TV was hung by the chimney by care in hopes that ATSC 3 would soon be there… December meetings, events and dates of interest to ATSC members, industry colleagues and key stakeholders:
Posted on December 4, 2018 in ATSC News
This abridged ATSC remake of the bittersweet Frank Capra holiday classic “It’s a Wonderful Life” features George Bailey, the humble force behind a local TV station in the typical American small town of Bedford Falls.
Posted on December 4, 2018 in ATSC News
ATSC 2018 sponsor Sony Electronics Inc. is a subsidiary of Sony Corporation, which designs, develops, manufactures, and sells electronic equipment, instruments, and devices for consumer, professional, and industrial markets worldwide. Sony Corporation also is involved in the production, acquisition and distribution of motion pictures, direct-to-video content, games, television programs and music. Sony Electronics is a […]
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