Actor Tim Robbins delivers opening keynote at NAB
Robbins will discuss the changing face of entertainment and new distribution platforms....
DTV transition is key issue at NAB 2008
In-depth panel discussion and technology demos will spotlight partnership opportunities designed to smooth the transition....
Tim Robbins to deliver opening keynote
During his keynote, Robbins will look at the changing face of entertainment and how new distribution and content creation opportunities will impact Hollywood....
USTelecom CEO to deliver Telecom2008 keynote at NAB2008
Walter McCormick, Jr., will discuss the state of the broadband industry during his keynote, which will be followed by a discussion of AT&T’s and Verizon’s video initiatives....
NAB2008 to shine spotlight on DTV transition
A variety of panels and sessions will explore the multiple, varied aspects of the February 2009 transition to digital television and what’s left to be done....
Fast Forward Video introduces eClips DVR
The compact eClips gives broadcasters and cable providers instant, on-the-fly access to video still/clip stores, animated graphics and audio clips....
McSlarrow says cable must ride out Martin’s tenure
The NCTA president told the Association of Cable Communicators to bide their time getting favorable legislation....
Vizrt to buy Web publisher Escenic
The combination of Vizrt’s real-time, 24/7 graphics solutions and Escenic’s Web-publishing software creates a bridge between Web and broadcast workflows. ...
Comcast to change the way it manages Internet traffic
The Philadelphia-based cable company has been criticized for blocking the Internet traffic of customers who use peer-to-peer software....
MediaFLO TV to go live next month
Although it’s been delayed for over a year, the telco is moving forward in the hopes of finding new revenue....
Layoffs sweep TV networks and their affiliates
The industry is experiencing unprecedented staff reductions in light of falling revenues and decreased stock prices....
Fletcher Chicago discontinues equipment sales
The company will continue to operate its equipment rental and sports products divisions....
MPEGIF master class to explore transformation of multimedia
The full-day class during NAB2008 will explore how new technologies are changing the way digital multimedia is created, compressed, delivered and monetized....
USC media technology director Wertheimer to discuss consumer content, device preferences
David Wertheimer, executive director of the Entertainment Technology Center at USC will participate in the ‘New Devices, New Opportunities’ panel at NAB2008....
‘Pushing Daisies’ Fuller, comedian Shearer join lineup of Content Theater participants
Bryan Fuller and Harry Shearer are among six newly scheduled participants who will address using new technology to produce and distribute their works at the new NAB Show Content Theater....
