ATSC News

President’s Memo: Ushering in a New Era in Television

Posted on January 4, 2016 in ATSC News

The ATSC raises the curtain on 2016 with a sense of great anticipation and excitement. With core Candidate Standards now in place and others in the wings, ATSC 3.0 next-generation television broadcasting is moving to a new phase this year – from concepts and ideas to real standards, products and services.

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ATSC By The Numbers: 2015 Review

Posted on January 4, 2016 in ATSC News

ATSC By The Numbers: A look back at 2015.

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PBS’s Homer and Pearl TV’s Schelle Elected to ATSC Board of Directors

Posted on January 4, 2016 in ATSC News

ATSC members elected five industry executives to serve on the ATSC Board of Directors for three-year terms beginning this month. New to the board are Christopher Homer of PBS and Anne Schelle of Pearl TV.

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ATSC 2.0 – Bridge to 3.0

Posted on January 4, 2016 in ATSC News

The successful conclusion and publication of all the various parts of ATSC 2.0, many of which provide a solid foundation for the next-gen ATSC 3.0 standard.

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New Year’s ATSC Resolutions Point to a Bright Future for Broadcasting

Posted on January 4, 2016 in ATSC News

THE STANDARD asked Board members for their ATSC New Year’s resolutions and wishes. Not surprisingly, they’re singing off the same song sheet – looking ahead with great anticipation to what promises to be pivotal year for the next-gen television broadcast standard.

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What’s in store for ATSC at CES 2016?

Posted on January 4, 2016 in ATSC News

CES, which is expected to attract nearly 180,000 attendees during its Jan. 6 to 9 run at the Las Vegas Convention Center and surrounding environs, will be a conundrum filled with contradictions. This is the first major event since the sponsoring organization swapped “technology” for “electronics” as its middle name (now the Consumer Technology Association or CTA) in November and opted to label this event “CES” rather than the “International Consumer Electronics Show” of yore.

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Reach Decision-Makers in 2016 with an ATSC Sponsorship

Posted on January 4, 2016 in ATSC News

Promote your organization to key stakeholders and support ATSC’S vital mission of defining the future of television by signing on as a 2016 sponsor. Five packages are available: Platinum – $10,000; Gold – $7,500; Silver – $5,000; Bronze – $1,000; and Meetings – $500 per event.

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Call for Participants: ATSC 3.0 Consumer Showcase and Workflow Demonstrations at the 2016 NAB Show

Posted on January 4, 2016 in ATSC News

The ATSC is now gathering participants interested in demonstrating or sponsoring an ATSC 3.0 Consumer Showcase, highlighting specific over-the-air improvements that viewers will soon enjoy. In addition, the NAB Futures Park has dedicated a portion of its space on the exhibit floor to ATSC 3.0 Workflow Demonstrations.

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President’s Memo: ‘Tis the Season

Posted on December 7, 2015 in ATSC News

‘Tis the season to celebrate the holidays with family and friends. Here at the ATSC, ‘tis the season to celebrate ATSC 3.0 Candidate Standards! This year-end issue of THE STANDARD chronicles our progress during a particularly busy year. Believe it or not, ATSC technology groups, specialist groups and ad hoc groups participated in 576 meetings, […]

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10 More ATSC 3.0 Candidate Standards

Posted on December 7, 2015 in ATSC News

On the heels of approving the ATSC 3.0 transmission system Physical Layer Candidate Standard, TG3, the Technology Group responsible for next-generation broadcast standards, approved four more ATSC 3.0 Candidate Standards – for electronic service guides, second-screen services, and video and audio watermarks. TG3 members also will be voting this month on ballots to elevate six […]

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