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Associated Press
26-06-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
FreeCast Debuts Broadcast-Enabled Streaming Television (BEST) For a New Media Era
ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 26, 2025-- FreeCast is unveiling a new offering for its programming partners that leverages cutting-edge advancements in both broadcast and streaming technologies. Known as Broadcast-Enabled Streaming Television or 'BEST' Channels, this initiative empowers content providers of all sizes to deliver a high-quality, unified viewing experience across both over-the-air and digital streaming platforms. While consumers have embraced streaming FAST channels, their growth has slowed as the market has become saturated. Meanwhile, the new broadcast standard, ATSC 3.0, has been underutilized despite its ability to integrate advanced features into free over-the-air channels. For local broadcast TV stations, diginets, FAST channel providers, and other small programmers, navigating the transition from traditional TV to a new era in media, embracing BEST Channels could be a compelling solution. The major broadcast networks and leading media companies have invested billions in building proprietary streaming platforms, often with mixed results, and many smaller content creators lack the resources to follow suit. For these programmers, a strategic technology partnership with FreeCast could be key to staying competitive as the media landscape continues to shift. FreeCast's recent expansion into the Caribbean market has showcased the power of its integrated broadcast and streaming solution. Now, the company is prepared to scale that success globally and domestically, offering an essential path forward for content providers seeking reach and relevance. FreeCast CEO William Mobley discussed the opportunity: 'The media industry has gotten expensive to compete in, and that's not good for anyone. One of our missions at FreeCast is to reduce some of those barriers. That's why we've invested in technology that other media businesses can easily plug in to. With BEST Channels, we've seen how this can work in a region dominated by small programmers, so now we're ready to take what we've learned and roll it out more widely, both in the United States and beyond.' View source version on CONTACT: [email protected] (407) 374-1607 KEYWORD: UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA FLORIDA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: SOFTWARE MOBILE/WIRELESS NETWORKS ENTERTAINMENT HARDWARE CONSUMER ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY GENERAL ENTERTAINMENT TV AND RADIO PUBLIC RELATIONS/INVESTOR RELATIONS COMMUNICATIONS TELECOMMUNICATIONS SOURCE: FreeCast Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 06/26/2025 06:00 AM/DISC: 06/26/2025 05:59 AM
Business Wire
26-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
FreeCast Debuts Broadcast-Enabled Streaming Television (BEST) For a New Media Era
ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FreeCast is unveiling a new offering for its programming partners that leverages cutting-edge advancements in both broadcast and streaming technologies. Known as Broadcast-Enabled Streaming Television or 'BEST' Channels, this initiative empowers content providers of all sizes to deliver a high-quality, unified viewing experience across both over-the-air and digital streaming platforms. While consumers have embraced streaming FAST channels, their growth has slowed as the market has become saturated. Meanwhile, the new broadcast standard, ATSC 3.0, has been underutilized despite its ability to integrate advanced features into free over-the-air channels. For local broadcast TV stations, diginets, FAST channel providers, and other small programmers, navigating the transition from traditional TV to a new era in media, embracing BEST Channels could be a compelling solution. The major broadcast networks and leading media companies have invested billions in building proprietary streaming platforms, often with mixed results, and many smaller content creators lack the resources to follow suit. For these programmers, a strategic technology partnership with FreeCast could be key to staying competitive as the media landscape continues to shift. FreeCast's recent expansion into the Caribbean market has showcased the power of its integrated broadcast and streaming solution. Now, the company is prepared to scale that success globally and domestically, offering an essential path forward for content providers seeking reach and relevance. FreeCast CEO William Mobley discussed the opportunity: 'The media industry has gotten expensive to compete in, and that's not good for anyone. One of our missions at FreeCast is to reduce some of those barriers. That's why we've invested in technology that other media businesses can easily plug in to. With BEST Channels, we've seen how this can work in a region dominated by small programmers, so now we're ready to take what we've learned and roll it out more widely, both in the United States and beyond.'
Business Wire
16-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Broadcast Partners Announce Conrad Clemson as Chief Executive Officer of EdgeBeam Wireless
BALTIMORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EdgeBeam Wireless, LLC, the joint venture launched by The E.W. Scripps Company, Gray Media, Nexstar Media Group, Inc., and Sinclair, Inc., is pleased to announce the appointment of Conrad Clemson as its Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. EdgeBeam was created to deliver robust, high-performance wireless data services to a wide range of industries by leveraging broadcasters' uniquely efficient infrastructure and the transformative power of the ATSC 3.0 standard. As CEO, Clemson will lead the build-out of EdgeBeam's platform and operations, fulfilling the founders' shared vision for nationwide, next-generation data delivery. Clemson brings decades of leadership experience in broadcast, media, telecommunications, and technology innovation. Most recently, he served as CEO of EditShare, where he successfully scaled the company from a founder-led business into a high-growth, enterprise-grade platform. Under his leadership, EditShare built a world-class executive team, made significant R&D investments, and drove measurable performance gains. Earlier in his career, Clemson was the founder and CEO of BNI Video, a pioneer in service management platforms for pay TV, later acquired by Cisco, where he held senior leadership roles. Throughout his tenure in the industry, Clemson has demonstrated a consistent track record of building high-performing teams, implementing transformational strategies, and delivering strong revenue and operational outcomes. 'I'm honored to join EdgeBeam at this pivotal moment,' said Conrad Clemson, CEO of EdgeBeam. 'With the collective support and scale of our founding partners—Scripps, Gray, Nexstar, and Sinclair—we have a unique opportunity to redefine wireless delivery for enterprises through the power of ATSC 3.0 and IP-based infrastructure.' The founding partners also expressed their confidence in Clemson's leadership and the future of EdgeBeam, stating: 'ATSC 3.0 data services open new pathways to reach emerging endpoints—from vehicles to mobile devices. This effort requires entrepreneurial leadership and bold thinking, and we are confident Conrad brings both.' About Scripps The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating connection. Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of more than 60 stations in 40+ markets. Scripps also reaches households across the U.S. with national news outlets Scripps News and Court TV and popular entertainment brands ION, ION Plus, ION Mystery, Bounce, Grit and Laff. Scripps is the nation's largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps Sports serves professional and college sports leagues, conferences and teams with local market depth and national broadcast reach of up to 100% of TV households. Founded in 1878, Scripps is the steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, and its longtime mission is: 'Give light and the people will find their own way.' About Gray Gray Media, Inc. (NYSE: GTN) is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 37 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 78 markets with the top-rated television station and 99 markets with the first and/or second highest rated television station during 2024, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 44 markets. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios. For more information, please visit About Nexstar Media Group, Inc. Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 316,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America's largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with more than 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar's national television properties include The CW, America's fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing 'News for All Americans,' popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company's portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit About Sinclair: Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 185 television stations in 85 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest; and the nation's largest streaming aggregator of local news content, NewsON. Sinclair's AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at Category: General
Tom's Guide
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
ATSC 3.0 TVs just got a huge upgrade — and it might be a gamechanger
TVs are fast becoming a melting pot for gaming. Both LG and Samsung have made it a point to enrich their displays with some of the best cloud gaming services and alternative gaming experiences all at your fingertips. But a new platform is giving ATSC 3.0 tuners some extra juice. You might know ATSC 3.0 better as the gateway to Nextgen TV and 4K broadcasts, but it's entering a new phase in its lifespan. Called GameLoop TV, the company aims to make its own free TV channels dedicated to watching and playing various games. Right now, it's only available in select areas across the US, but it's gaining traction and could reshape the ways gaming is approached through broadcast channels. Although still in its infancy, GameLoop is showing a lot of promise. Here's everything you need to know about what it is and how you can get it set up on your ATSC 3.0 TV. Before even considering Game Loop, you'll need to make sure you have access to NextGen TV. If you didn't already know, this is a service making 4K broadcasts even more accessible through the use of the ATSC 3.0 standard. Thus, you'll need one of the best TVs with ATSC 3.0 tuners to start. Unfortunately, several top name OLED brands have done away with the ATSC 3.0 standard — and that includes both Samsung and LG. Fortunately, there are a ton of other budget and value picks on the market to choose from, including the brand new Hisense U8QG Mini-LED TV. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Next, you'll need to make sure you're located in an area where Game Loop TV is even accessible. NextGen TV is still rolling out to several states and cities across the US, and Game Loop is fast behind it. You can find a full list of cities and states where Game Loop TV is offered on its official website. As someone who currently lives in New Jersey, I'm hoping it can make it's way here in due time, as well as New York City. Through Game Loop, you can experience games in a whole new way. Well, "new" might be overselling it a bit, as it's more like the '90s way in 2025. That means you can play and watch titles through TV channels, making it the perfect pastime for friends and family. I've included an image above of the types of games Game Loop TV offers right now. A couple fun ones are Tetris, Pac-Man, Doodle Jump, and Planet Crossword. Just don't go into it expecting major AAA titles like Red Dead Redemption II or Death Stranding, as this is more for lighter, less-intensive experiences broadcast in blistering 4K. And it's not just playing with your nearby friends and family that makes Game Loop so appealing. It also lets you face-off against other Game Loop players. It's like the arcade high score days all over again but on a next-gen level, and that's utterly special. We're entering an interesting new place for TV-based gaming. Cloud services are ever on the rise, but they're not the only things making a splash in the TV gaming space. And, as of right now, these kinds of experiences are relegated to Samsung and LG models. But Game Loop aims to make home-bound gaming on your smart TV far more social and interactive. Case in point is the Planet Crossword hit that makes learning that much more enjoyable, all from your couch. Facing off against other users also gives you that sense of challenge and collaboration. You can't really get that anywhere else when it comes to TV-based gaming — especially in 4K. The fact that it's paired with some fun and lighthearted hosts makes it all the more accessible and totally original. This is a different next-gen gaming experience, one that puts you in the driver seat. We'll be keeping an eye on Game Loop as it expands across the US. It's just one more reason why you might want an ATSC 3.0 tuner on your TV.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Synamedia unveils security enhancements to its ATSC 3.0 Media Edge Gateway
ATLANTA and LONDON, June 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading video software provider, Synamedia, today announced that its Media Edge Gateway (MEG), an ATSC 3.0 software-based IRD, now supports Device Security requirements as specified by ATSC 3.0 Security Authority's (A3SA). MEG is one of the first professional broadcast solutions available today that supports this security specification. MEG delivers unmatched value related to cost-effectiveness, flexibility, future-proofing and security. Customers can achieve up to 80% cost savings when adopting a MEG as a front-end device gateway instead of embarking on a full system upgrade. Additionally, large broadcasters and station groups can take in over-the-air signals in one format, such as ATSC 3.0 or 1.0, and output in the other, while cable affiliates can input ATSC 3.0 and output ATSC 1.0 within an existing facility. For remote monitoring needs, users can input over-the-air (OTA) signals and output IP. A3SA develops protocols for securing ATSC 3.0 services using IP-based encryption protocols, device certificates and rights management technology, all conforming to the ATSC 3.0 Security Standard for next-generation broadcasting. The device security approval process is a multi-party operational compliance effort, involving secure provisioning and thorough testing. "ATSC's mission is to empower next-generation broadcasting, and this milestone makes a real contribution to moving that mission forward," said Madeleine Noland, ATSC's President. "Synamedia's solutions offer the growing ATSC ecosystem the ability to not only manage both ATSC 1.0 and 3.0 signals but to also enable remote monitoring. This is yet another step forward in expanding the ATSC market, and we're thrilled to see it." "It's been a privilege to work with innovators across the industry to bring secure, IP-based NEXTGEN TV to life," said Joe St. Jean, Managing Director of A3SA. "Synamedia's MEG makes it easier for broadcasters to meet content protection standards and supports broader adoption. It's a strong contribution to the growing NEXTGEN TV ecosystem." Synamedia's MEG offers many unique benefits to users. It was purpose-built as an OTA, satellite and IP receiver all-in-one. A U.S. national broadcaster is using a MEG at each of its 20 affiliates to take in an OTA signal, convert it to IP and then distribute that IP signal for monitoring and management. Other benefits include the ability to take in an ATSC 3.0/MPEG4 signal feed and output it as ATSC 1.0/MPEG 2, allowing customers to prepare further in advance for a full conversion to 3.0 streams, along with robust remote monitoring benefits. "Security has always been at the heart of our business here at Synamedia, as has anticipating our customers' future needs," said Elke Hungenaert, Vice President of Product Management, Synamedia Video Network. "When we originally launched MEG, it was one of the only IRDs on the market built with future proofing in mind because we knew the transition to ATSC 3.0 would be a marathon, not a sprint. These latest enhancements demonstrate our continued investment in our portfolio and we're proud of the work we've done to support the ATSC 3.0 security ecosystem." About Synamedia We're trusted by service providers and content owners to deliver, enrich, and protect video. The flexibility and agility of our cloud and SaaS products enable customers of all types and sizes to launch, monetize, and scale services at speed. Our award-winning portfolio includes advanced advertising, business analytics, broadband and streaming video platforms, anti-piracy solutions, and video network solutions for processing, distribution, and delivery. Synamedia is backed by the Permira funds. LinkedIn: Synamedia For press and analyst queries please contact:SynamediaUS@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Synamedia
