Local radio and television broadcasters continually develop and invest in new technologies that allow them to provide the news, entertainment and emergency information viewers and listeners rely on every day. Through innovation, local broadcasters keep communities safe, informed and entertained. With social media, over-the-air broadcasts, internet services, mobile applications and other emerging technologies, broadcast innovators are able to identify and create new opportunities to deliver these services to their communities.
Univision’s “Teleportation” Technology Studio
In the summer of 2017, Univision Deportes raised its coverage of soccer’s Gold Cup to next-generation level, using its “teleportation” technology to virtually bring players and coaches to the Miami studios. Doing so makes it [...]
NextRadio Introduces Streaming Functionality
NextRadio has introduced streaming functionality to its app that combines internet functionality with over-the-air radio. Why is it important? By providing a streaming service alongside OTA radio, NextRadio is giving Apple users access to local [...]
NBC 10 Generation Addiction
NBC 10 Philadelphia (WCAU) produce a powerful digital first multimedia story called Generation Addicted that explored the Philadelphia opioid crisis. The report told the stories of addicts, families, and law enforcement by blending video, text, illustrated [...]
WRAL News Launches on Google Home
On March 29, 2017, WRAL became the first local news station in the country to be available on Google Home. The service provides top headlines read by WRAL anchors and weather reports for central North Carolina. Why is [...]
Raycom’s National Investigative Unit
Raycom Media has introduced a national investigative unit led by award-winning journalist Lee Zurik. The unit will use their large broadcast and digital footprint to produce locally focused stories of national importance. Why is it [...]