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Beamr to enable real-time video streaming over 5G with NVIDIA Holoscan for Media

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

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Beamr’s proven ability to significantly reduce video file size without compromising quality, now demonstrated in real-time video streaming, may provide a solution to this challenge.

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Beamr’s proven ability to significantly reduce video file size without compromising quality, now demonstrated in real-time video streaming, may provide a solution to this challenge.
The optimized real-time streaming, using Beamr’s optimization technology, is planned to be demonstrated using NVIDIA Holoscan for Media - a software-defined platform for building and deploying applications for live media.
Beamr CABR applied in Holoscan for Media fully supports AV1, combining latest codec efficiency from AOM and Beamr quality optimization for minimal bandwidth with optimal streaming quality.
Beamr is inviting all NAB Show attendees interested in Beamr tech’s real-time video streaming capabilities to schedule a meeting.

Sinclair Broadcast Group Names Amy Calvert Vice President/General Manager of KOKH and KOCB in Oklahoma City

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

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Sinclair today announced Amy Calvert has been named Vice President/General Manager of KOKH/FOX and KOCB, Sinclair’s television stations in Oklahoma City.

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Sinclair today announced Amy Calvert has been named Vice President/General Manager of KOKH/FOX and KOCB, Sinclair’s television stations in Oklahoma City.
Calvert joins Sinclair from KJRH, the Scripps Media television station in Tulsa, where she most recently served as VP/GM.
In making the announcement, Rob Weisbord, Sinclair’s Chief Operating Officer and President of Local Media, said, “Amy is a seasoned executive with deep roots in Oklahoma.
“As a lifelong Oklahoman, I’m honored to join the amazing teams at KOKH, KOCB and the Sinclair Family.

Nexstar Media Names Bill Dallman as Vice President and General Manager of Its Broadcast and Digital Operations in Grand Junction, Colorado

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Monday, January 29, 2024

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), today announced the appointment of Bill Dallman as Vice President and General Manager of its broadcasting and digital operations serving Grand Junction and Montrose, CO (DMA #187), including KREX-TV (CBS), KGJT-TV (My Network), westernslopenow.com, and their related digital and social media channels.

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Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), today announced the appointment of Bill Dallman as Vice President and General Manager of its broadcasting and digital operations serving Grand Junction and Montrose, CO (DMA #187), including KREX-TV (CBS), KGJT-TV (My Network), westernslopenow.com, and their related digital and social media channels.
Mr. Dallman will also oversee the Company’s operational agreements with Mission Broadcasting, Inc., to provide services to KFQX-TV (FOX) in Grand Junction.
Mr. Dallman will report to Traci Wilkinson, Senior Vice President and Regional Manager for Nexstar’s broadcasting division, and begin his new duties on Monday, February 12.
Prior to joining Nexstar, Mr. Dallman served as President and General Manager of KARE 11 (NBC) in Minneapolis/St.

Gray Promotes Liz Knight to General Manager of WALB and WGCW in Albany, Georgia

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Friday, January 12, 2024

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ATLANTA, Jan. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Television, Inc. (“Gray”) (NYSE: GTN) today announced its appointment of Liz Knight as the next General Manager of WALB and WGCW, the local NBC, ABC and CW affiliates, in Albany, Georgia.

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ATLANTA, Jan. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Television, Inc. (“Gray”) (NYSE: GTN) today announced its appointment of Liz Knight as the next General Manager of WALB and WGCW, the local NBC, ABC and CW affiliates, in Albany, Georgia.
For the past five years, Liz Knight has served as the General Sales Manager at WALB-TV (NBC), WGCW (CW) and WTSG (Telemundo) in Albany, Georgia.
Previously, she served as the stations’ Local Sales Manager for nine years and Digital Sales Manager for one year.
A native of Southwest Georgia, Liz grew up watching WALB-TV, which Gray put on the air in 1954.

Ray Carter to Retire as VP/GM of WSB-TV in Atlanta

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Friday, January 5, 2024

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ATLANTA, Jan. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- After nearly 40 years of service and leadership in local television, industry icon Ray Carter is retiring as VP/GM of Cox Media Group’s (CMG) WSB-TV, effective March 31.

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ATLANTA, Jan. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- After nearly 40 years of service and leadership in local television, industry icon Ray Carter is retiring as VP/GM of Cox Media Group’s (CMG) WSB-TV, effective March 31.
He is accepting his calling to lead the California Modesto Mission within the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
Ray has worked as a producer, reporter, anchor and then news director at several stations before taking the helm as VP/GM of the CMG station in Pittsburgh.
“I’m proud of what we’ve been able to accomplish as a team and the difference we’ve made for those we serve in and around our communities,” Ray Carter said.

Gray Promotes Bruce Austin to General Manager of WVLT and WBXX in Knoxville, Tennessee

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

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ATLANTA, Dec. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Television, Inc. (“Gray”) (NYSE: GTN) today announced its appointment of Bruce Austin as the next General Manager of WVLT and WBXX, the local CBS and CW affiliates, in Knoxville, Tennessee.

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ATLANTA, Dec. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Television, Inc. (“Gray”) (NYSE: GTN) today announced its appointment of Bruce Austin as the next General Manager of WVLT and WBXX, the local CBS and CW affiliates, in Knoxville, Tennessee.
For the past five years, Bruce Austin has served as the General Manager at WALB-TV (NBC), WGCW (CW) and WTSG (Telemundo) in Albany, Georgia.
Previously, he served as the stations’ General Sales Manager for ten years.
A native of Southwest Georgia, Bruce grew up watching WALB-TV, which Gray put on the air in 1954.

The American Council of the Blind Announces the 2023 Audio Description Awards Gala Recipients

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Council of the Blind (ACB) announces the individuals and organizations honored at the 2023 Audio Description Awards Gala held November 14.

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ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Council of the Blind (ACB) announces the individuals and organizations honored at the 2023 Audio Description Awards Gala held November 14.
Created in 2021 to recognize achievement in audio description in entertainment and educational media, the Awards Gala featured celebrity guests, film clips, and multiple award categories.
The Awards Gala was broadcast with captions and audio description and in Spanish.
The English AD was written by Joel Snyder (Audio Description Associates, LLC) and voiced by Ren Leach.

Michigan Association of Broadcasters to Welcome More Than 900 Attendees to Discuss and Explore Broadcast Careers at the 2nd Annual Great Lakes Broadcast and Sports Media Academy

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

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DETROIT, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Michigan Association of Broadcasters is hosting its 2nd annual Great Lakes Broadcast and Sports Media Academy at Ford Field on Thursday, November 2nd.

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DETROIT, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Michigan Association of Broadcasters is hosting its 2nd annual Great Lakes Broadcast and Sports Media Academy at Ford Field on Thursday, November 2nd.
More than 900 attendees from seven states are registered to attend the event including students from more than 50 schools from across Michigan.
Full details on the Great Lakes Broadcast and Sports Media Academy are available here .
The Academy builds on the recent launch of the MAB's "Be There" campaign to recruit new broadcasters to the industry.

Vislink Amplifies Its Presence in U.S. Broadcast and Video Markets Via Strategic Agreement with AV Distribution Giant, JB&A

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

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MT. OLIVE, NJ, Oct. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vislink Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: VISL) announces the expansion of its distribution footprint by naming JB&A as its primary distribution partner for the domestic U.S. market. Vislink is an international leader in the capture, delivery and management of high-quality, live video across media, entertainment, law enforcement and defense markets.

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(NASDAQ: VISL) announces the expansion of its distribution footprint by naming JB&A as its primary distribution partner for the domestic U.S. market.
Vislink is an international leader in the capture, delivery and management of high-quality, live video across media, entertainment, law enforcement and defense markets.
Founded in 1997 by brothers Jeff and Greg Burgess, JB&A focuses on end-to-end video and broadcast solutions—from creation and capture to distribution.
NAB New York is a leading destination for broadcast, media and entertainment professionals and an ideal venue for showcasing Vislink solutions.

MediaPlatform New Hybrid Enterprise Video Production Suite Enables Studio-Grade Live Webcast Production from Any Location

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Responding to the changing needs of Fortune 500 enterprise video producers, MediaPlatform today unveiled a new Hybrid Enterprise Video Production suite that allows corporate producers and their teams to enjoy much greater flexibility as they manage studio-caliber production from virtually any location and with their team operating in nearly any configuration of on-site and remote.

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"Our recent roadshows and customer interaction revealed that enterprise video teams are looking for ways to maintain premium live events while addressing the reality of a hybrid work environment," said Mike Newman, CEO of MediaPlatform.
Central to the Hybrid Enterprise Video Production Package is MediaPlatform's flagship Broadcaster live webcasting platform with its Backstage environment that allows producers to delegate critical production, Q&A review, and monitoring functions to distributed production team members.
MediaPlatform's enterprise video suite includes its flagship MediaPlatform Broadcaster® live webcasting platform, MediaPlatform Autocaster® preproduction and automated webcast replay platform, and the MediaPlatform® On Demand video content management portal.
MediaPlatform also has been named a key provider in several recent reports including the Forrester Tech Tide, the Gartner EVCM Market Guide and Wainhouse Research's Enterprise Streaming Solutions and Services Report.