Justin Burrows

Hot off the press: we now offer speaker identification in our Captivate captions. For years automatic speech recognition has struggled to include statistically accurate change-of-speaker indication in live captions, usually double chevrons or dashes (>> and -). We're now not only improving that accuracy, we've incorporated a voice-imprint process to correctly add speaker names. Full speaker identification has historically been most common in sporting events, where the announcers are not frequently on camera. I personally rely on captions to tell me if I should blame >> Colinsworth: or >> Tirico: when my team loses (and they always lose). Do you notice speaker changes when you watch live captions? Does it make a difference to you to know who is speaking? It's in the FCC Caption Quality best practices I helped author over ten years ago now, but I'm curious to know viewer opinions have changed?

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🎥 Behind the Scenes — The Return This was rehearsal day on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., for The Return — a major Christian event going live worldwide. In this clip, I’m working with our camera ops, testing graphics, and making sure every department knows their cues before we go live. The graphics op gave me a little pushback, but I said, “Let’s run cue-to-cue and test it all.” Why? Because experience has taught me that preparation is everything. Three quick takeaways for any live production team: 1️⃣ Run a cue-to-cue — don’t skip it, even in smaller productions. 2️⃣ Test every element — lighting, audio, graphics, streaming, camera angles. 3️⃣ Make it collaborative — every department should leave rehearsal confident and ready. Whether it’s a massive outdoor event or a small church service, excellence honors the message you’re delivering. #LiveProduction #ChristianMedia #TheReturn #EventProduction #ExcellenceInMedia #BehindTheScenes

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For decades, broadcast and AV were separate industries. Different standards. Different vendors. Different certifications. Different career paths. That separation made sense when broadcast belonged to studios, and AV belonged to conference rooms. It no longer makes sense. The organizations building the most effective content today aren't traditional media companies. They're corporations, school districts, healthcare systems, and nonprofits—and they need broadcast-quality results without broadcast-level complexity. That's not a future trend. It's happening in offices right now. I wrote about what's driving this convergence—and more importantly, what it means for the people building and operating these systems—in my latest article. >> https://lnkd.in/gkchMtgd → What's your experience with this shift? Are you seeing it accelerate in your sector?

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Leading all media in Amazon Prime Day 2025 purchases were AM/FM radio listeners (53%), followed by ad-supported music streaming (47%) and podcast (44%) consumers: https://bit.ly/45aOJmZ #westwoodone

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As the broadcast industry continues grappling with cost-cutting and quarterly layoffs make headlines, programming experts are calling for the preservation of personality, authenticity, and human connection, which they say remain radio’s greatest competitive advantages. CRS360’s Audio Avengers: Radio Superpower Is Talent assembled four of radio’s most influential voices to argue that personality, creativity, and genuine human connection remain broadcasting’s ultimate competitive edge. Moderated by Pamal Broadcasting New York/Vermont Executive Director of Operations and Programming Kevin Callahan, the discussion featured Jacobs Media President Fred Jacobs, The Randy Lane Company founder Randy Lane, and The Reynolds Group President Steve Reynolds.

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Upfronts Day 2: So much razzle dazzle. I haven’t had this much FOMO about not being at the Javits, ever! Jackson Olson, Eli Manning, AND Mickey & Minnie??!! A major theme coming out of last year’s upfronts was “First Party, First.” This year, publishers are doubling down on their own first-party audience ecosystems. First-party keeps getting stronger on the publisher side, but the buyer problem doesn’t change. Someone still has to connect reach, frequency, and measurement across a fragmented CTV ecosystem. If I’m approaching this upfront season as a data provider, the opportunity is for those who can demonstrate they’re more than just a taxonomy, but also act as the connective tissue that helps advertisers navigate fragmentation without adding more complexity.

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Osee really knows how to roll out products thay have bells and whistles not only that their customers will actually use but often times their users have a influence on becoming reality.. The Osee GoStream Duet 8 ISO has been out for a few months now and they've fine-tuned it with firmware to make it pretty darn impressive! This is the 3rd of the GoStream livestreaming vision mixers to be converted into a sleak production kit and it is indeed amazing especially when you're working on a lot of mobile production setups with minimal setup time.

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In today’s broadcast environment, efficiency isn’t just a bonus — it’s a business requirement. Meet the WinMedia Radio & TV Playout Automation Suite — a powerful all-in-one solution designed to simplify and unify operations across radio, television, digital, and mobile. See real impact to your broadcast from features like: ✔️ End-to-end automation — from ingest to playout ✔️ Integrated scheduling, traffic, and advertising tools ✔️ Visual radio and TV workflows in one platform ✔️ Scalable architecture for any size operation Whether you're managing a single station or an entire network, WinMedia helps reduce complexity and increase productivity — without sacrificing flexibility. A product from: WinMedia Read more about it here: https://winmedia.org/ #8btsicorp2025 #8btsi 8BTSI Corp

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Production value that goes anywhere. We are thrilled to officially unveil the latest addition to the MJM Pictures fleet: our brand-new, custom-built Outside Broadcast (OB) Trailer. In the world of live production, flexibility is everything. While our flypack systems have always been "portable," this new mobile unit takes our "anywhere, anytime" philosophy to the next level. Why this is a game-changer for our clients: • Rapid Deployment: Being towed by our VW Transporter means we can access hard to reach locations —from narrow rural tracks to tight urban spaces. • Self-Contained Powerhouse: This isn't just a trailer; it's a high-spec, climate-controlled control room on wheels. • Versatility: Whether we’re running a 4K multi-cam sports stream, a live music event, or a remote corporate broadcast, this unit provides a stable, professional environment for our directors and engineers. • Efficiency: Faster rig-and-de-rig times mean more focus on the creative and less on the logistics. From sunrise to sunset (and clearly, the sunsets are looking pretty good from the office lately!), MJM Pictures is committed to bringing world-class broadcast standards to every corner of the UK. Need to take your next live event to the next level? Let’s talk about how our new mobile unit can help. #OutsideBroadcast #LiveProduction #BroadcastEngineering #EventProfs #VideoProduction #MJMPictures #OBTrailer #LiveStreaming

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Barrett Media just made the case that sports radio’s biggest opportunity is delivering the hometown call everywhere fans are — and the technology to do it already exists. See it in operation next week. Backbone Broadcast and SoundSystem Live, all part of the amazing Virtual Audio Backbone, the new ultra low latency multichannel fan engagement layer for your venue, or for anywhere you want your next event to be.

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https://lnkd.in/eQhgt6Kv .... additional broadcast journalism shrinkage...CBS Radio News closure and another huge corporate merger...Nexstar/Tegna... that will also lead to job cuts...

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For all the shifts we’ve witnessed in media over the past decade, one truth remains steady: the traditional radio receiver still owns AM/FM listening. According to the latest Share of Ear data from Edison Research, 87% of all broadcast listening happens on a traditional speaker. Smart speakers and mobile devices continue to grow, but radio’s simplicity, accessibility, and dominance in the car keep it firmly in the lead. Mobile listening has doubled since 2015, and smart speakers have carved out their space , but they’re still small pieces of the overall ecosystem. And now, all eyes are on smart TVs as the next big audio hub. As TuneIn’s CEO Rich Stern said, the appetite for audio on connected TVs is expanding fast. Radio has adapted, expanded, and evolved — but its core strengths remain unchanged. Ease. Trust. Ubiquity. And that’s why radio continues to win. Article in the comments. #Radio #Audio #Broadcast #EdisonResearch #ShareOfEar #MediaTrends #TheRadioLady

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🎙️ Legacy media brands licensing podcasts is becoming the new playbook — and more should follow suit. #FoxNews just announced its first-ever #podcast licensing deal with Ruthless, a variety show hosted by veteran Republican staffers. The agreement covers both editorial and business rights, marking a strategic shift for the network. We’re seeing this trend grow fast. On one hand, veteran journalists like Christiane Amanpour, Tucker Carlson, and Megyn Kelly have launched independent shows. On the other hand, a new class of Gen Z and millennial creators is building influential media brands as solo operators. In this landscape, it’s a smart move for legacy players to license or strike exclusivity deals with prominent podcasters — instead of trying to build from scratch. https://lnkd.in/duFnPrfM

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As a business, you aren't alone in seeking audiences for your content, services or products. Here's an audience that may not be top of mind, but certainly should be. Talk to us at VZP Digital, we have ideas in how you can be ADA and FCC compliant and improve your audience. According to the NDC (National Deaf Center website): How many deaf people live in the United States? According to the 2024 American Community Survey (ACS), about 3.8% of the U.S. population or 12.8M people consider themselves deaf or have serious difficulty hearing (all ages). More information at: The Hearing Loss Association of America estimates that 48 million Americans have some degree of hearing loss. #streaming, #TV, #CART, #DEAF, #Accessibility, #Captions, #Subtitles

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This one is for the broadcast professionals... The people who actually built careers inside this industry, the news directors, the station managers, the sales executives, the reporters, the people who have given decades to local broadcast and are now watching the headlines and wondering what it all means for them personally. I see you. And I want to talk to you directly. Yes, things are changing. The consolidation that has been coming for years is now here, and it is moving fast. If you're feeling unsettled right now, that's not weakness. That's a completely reasonable response to real uncertainty. The ground is shifting and anyone who tells you otherwise isn't paying attention. But here's what I also know, after five decades in this business: the scary part is almost never the whole story. Every major shake-up I have lived through in this industry, and there have been many, felt like the end of something on the way in. And on the way out, it looked a lot more like a beginning. Leaner organizations needed strong people. New ownership created new roles. The professionals who kept showing up, kept performing, and kept their heads up while everyone else was looking down came out the other side with more opportunity than they had going in. That is what I believe is coming for this industry. Not immediately. Not without some difficult moments between now and then. But it is coming. So if you're lying awake tonight running through worst case scenarios, I want you to hear this: your experience matters. Your relationships matter. Your knowledge of this industry is not obsolete, it is exactly what the next chapter is going to need. Stay steady. Stay visible. Stay ready. The good part is coming.

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#7 One of the first things I’ll do is learn broadcast standards early. Understanding the difference between HDMI and SDI, knowing how frame rates work, and getting familiar with the basics can save you a lot of stress down the road. The earlier you know these, the faster you grow.

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