Mequon, Wisconsin, USA – StorerTV, a global leader of media contract rights and program solutions, has partnered with Thought Development, a workflow systems developer for the media promotions industry, to better centralize and increase labor efficiencies within on-air promotion.

Through the integration of the Storer Information Management System (SIMS) with the ON-AIR Pro™ system, program titles that are scheduled on linear networks in SIMS will automatically send that information to ON-AIR Pro™ where it will create a work order requirements and inform staff of the changes.

“No longer will one department wait on another to provide critical information,” says Jonathan Mickelson, CTO of Thought Development. “This integration will save valuable time and production costs by eliminating data double-entry and allowing users to see schedule changes in real time.”

The SIMS program management system allows broadcasters and cable operations around the world to schedule programs, monitor the rights of acquired programs, and manage program financials like amortization and forecasting. The ON-AIR Pro™ system is widely used by broadcast & cable creative services departments to track airings and ratings, monitor the status of assignments, auto-generate slates, and view and approve rough cuts from any network computer.

“We are excited to be working with Thought Development who is a trusted leader in creative services and post-production management solutions,” notes Peter Storer, President of StorerTV. “Our partnership enhances the functionality of both SIMS and ON-AIR Pro™, which provides real ROI for our many industry-leading clients around the world.”

About StorerTV

StorerTV has been the leading developer of innovative rights and programming management software for over 25 years, and continues to expand its product portfolio by offering cost-effective business solutions that meet the needs of media companies around the world.

For more information about StorerTV, call (+1) 262.241.9005 or visit www.storertv.com.

About Thought Development

With over 20 years of experience in streamlining broadcast, cable, radio, and motion picture marketing, Thought Development is the premier authority in developing workflow systems for the media promotions industry. Their flagship product, ON-AIR Pro™, is the only production tracking system developed exclusively for – and by – entertainment marketing, and is designed to flexibly manage the complete on-air promotion process.

For more information about Thought Development, call (+1) 818.781.7887 or visit www.thought-dev.com.

Mural Is Part Of Festival Of Arts Contest In Wayne County, Indiana

September 22, 2011 – GREENS FORK, IN  — LOI International, a marketing communications firm specializing in media technology companies, has underwritten a mural for the Happy Days Records building in Greens Fork, Indiana. Both are located on opposite ends of the same street in the downtown area.

The theme of the mural is “Long Live Cowboys and Recorded Music.” Greens Fork is home to Johnny Ringo, who was known as the fastest gun in the west. Roy Rogers is the main focal point on his horse, Trigger.  The owner of Happy Days Records, Perry Robertson, is known for his knowledge and collection on Roy Rogers. He has been acknowledged in several books for his contributions on Roy Rogers and stays in touch with the Rogers family.

Wayne County has a rich history of recorded music as Gennett Records was headquartered here.  Many artists like Duke Ellington and Ella Fitzgerald recorded at Gennett Records, which also pressed the albums. Many artists such as Elvis, Fats Domino, Hank Williams, and Johnny Cash are depicted on the mural. Happy Days Records keeps an inventory of records from all genres of artists.

The town of Greens Fork was a party town for artists ‘back in the day.’ Artists would take a train to Greens Fork and walk to Gaylor Hall for fun and libations (even when they weren’t legal). The former Gaylor Hall is now the headquarters for LOI International and all Lauren Originals, Inc. brands.

Artist Ron Deane painted the mural.  He has over twenty years experience painting murals and incorporated many 3D effects within the work. The mural along with several others in the county is entered into the Festival of The Arts contest and currently being voted on. The winner will be revealed in October.

Before the mural, the Happy Days Records building was a point of consternation within the town as it was spray-painted with wording on the side.  It is now a stopping point for people that want to have photos taken and admire the artwork.  Happy Days Records Owner, Perry Robertson, is tickled with the mural as it depicts his favorite cowboy, Roy Rogers, and his love of music. Happy Days Records has over four million records in inventory and over forty jukeboxes. Perry is always buying more records. Travelers from all around the world come to buy from his extensive and rare collection.

Lauren Darr said, “It was a logical move for LOI International from many perspectives. Our headquarters town needed sprucing up. I’m not one to sit around and pontificate on change, but one to make things happen. And, considering we have multiple clients in the broadcast space, it was natural to help a record company considering recorded music’s close ties to broadcast.”

Before and after photos available.

About LOI International

LOI International is a strategic, visioning marketing communications firm specializing in media technology companies. Founded in 2004, it has been headquartered in Greens Fork, Indiana since 2009.

About Happy Days Records

Happy Days Records is headquartered in Greens Fork, Indiana. It is a hub for people worldwide searching for rare record finds. It also stocks artist memorabilia and related items like juke boxes.

About Festival of Murals

Festival of The Arts exists to help revitalize Wayne County, Indiana by encouraging and facilitating pubic art and events. In 2010, ten new murals were created. This year, in addition to more new murals, sculptures were created.

“SIMS simplifies the entire program management process,” says Jay Batista, Chief Operating Officer of StorerTV. “In one unified system, users can easily manage program contracts, schedules, titles, media libraries and finances – allowing for the consolidation of data that greatly reduces repetitive tasks and errors.”

Enhanced features in SIMS, like the drag and drop scheduling function and advanced reporting tools, give Ovation TV the ease of scheduling program titles, media and formats with a single action, and then quickly report on how many plays remain. SIMS also seamlessly integrates with their Orion traffic system, making it possible for programmers to schedule content once, and have it automatically update the traffic schedule.

About StorerTV

For 25 years, StorerTV has been the leading developer of program management software solutions for the television broadcast and cable industry.

StorerTV continues to contribute new technologies that allow media companies to have complete control over their business: from connecting metadata with contract rights and media assets, to creating automated workflows that glue together the entire media factory.

For more information about StorerTV, call (+1) 262.241.9005 or visit www.storertv.com.

Upgrades to CorporateXpress Module of SIMS from StorerTV

April 28, 2011 – Mequon, Wisconsin, USA – Local TV LLC has begun using the CorporateXpress Module of the Storer Information Management System (SIMS) to handle network scheduling at its stations. Local TV stations air all major network programming, and are under management by the Tribune Company. They required both the ability to oversee scheduling, contract rights and amortization on an individual station-by-station basis as well as at the corporate level.

With the addition of the CorporateXpress module to SIMS, Local TV is now able to input network contracts just once and schedule programming to the appropriate station, significantly reducing redundant work and error. CorporateXpress also automatically adjusts schedules to fit the appropriate time zone of the station, a simple task that took up a lot of people hours. Thus, reducing overall operational costs.

According to Chief Operating Officer for Local TV LLC, Pam Taylor, “We tried reinventing the wheel for a while, but it didn’t quite roll. After analyzing our options it became clear that SIMS does it better than anyone, so we went with the best.”

“SIMS is a robust system with years of reliable operations and experience,“ says Peter Storer Jr., President of StorerTV, “When coupled with CorporateXpress, scheduling network affiliate programs and managing programming costs gets a lot easier.”

Currently in its third generation, SIMS is the media program and contract rights management software system most widely used by television broadcasters and cable operations around the world. SIMS integrates with all major traffic systems, and with StorerTV’s new QuantiX metadata and library management system and CentriX media factory workflow engine.

About StorerTV

For 25 years, StorerTV has been the leading developer of program management software solutions for the television broadcast and cable industry.

StorerTV continues to contribute new technologies that allow media companies to have complete control over their business: from connecting metadata with contract rights and media assets, to creating automated workflows that glue together the entire media factory.

For more information about StorerTV, call (+1) 262.241.9005 or visit www.storertv.com.

Excellent Editor (Radio)

Paul McLane of Radio World

Excellent Editor (Television / Print / USA)

Tom Butts of TV Technology

Excellent Editor (Television / Online / USA)

Harry Jessell of TVNewsCheck

Excellent Editor (Television / International)

Mark Hallinger of TV Technology Europe & Asia Pacific

Excellent Editor (All Other Categories)

David Keene of Digital Signage

Stupendous Staff Reporter or Writer

James O’Neal of TV Technology

Fab Freelancer

John Bisset of Radio World

Kick Butt Sales Rep (Radio)

Lois Chooljian of Radio Ink

Kick Butt Sales Rep (Television)

Vytas Urbonas

Unsung Behind The Scenes Hero (Television)

Caroline Freeland  of NewBay Media

Unsung Behind The Scenes Hero (Radio)

Erin Shipps of Radio Magazine

During the awards ceremony, The INKYs Lifetime Achievement Award was given to Stevan B. Dana, founder of IMAS Publishing that created benchmark publications brands such as Radio World and TV Technology.

This year, the reception was also dedicated to the memory of Art Constantine, a fabulously fun industry colleague who was killed with his wife, Lisa Schub, during a motorcycle crash with a police cruiser on March 19, 2011 in New Jersey.

Celia Vine is the partner company for The INKYs this year while BeattheTraffic, DekTec, OneDomain, and StorerTV are sponsored The INKYs. ATI is sponsored the reception in memory of Art, specifically.

About The INKYs
The INKYs are awards for media covering media technology.  Nominees are allowed to be submitted by anyone in the industry at no charge. There are five main categories
which include: Excellent Editor, Stupendous Staff Reporter or Writer, Fab Freelancer, Kick Butt Sales Rep, and Unsung Behind The Scenes Hero. Categories are broken down by specific market within the industry, geography, and online/print. A select judging committee determines winners based on the entries received. There is also a Lifetime Achievement award.
The INKYs and fabulous INKYs statue are copyright & trademark 2008 Lauren Originals, Inc.

April 7, 2011 – DekTec is expanding its network appliance range with the DTE-3137 Networked DVB-S(2) Satellite Receiver. This compact device incorporates convenient Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) technology to obsolete the need for an external power supply. The device supports DVBS2 including 16-APSK and 32-APSK constellations, as well as legacy DVB-S signals.

Both legacy and modern broadcast equipment can be served with simultaneous output over ASI and IP. The IP port supports SMPTE 2022-1/2 with 2D FEC encoder for robust transport over IP. The LNB can be powered from PoE. The hardware is controlled by an easy-to-use web-browser-based dashboard. Standard SNMP offers remote control of the unit and error reporting to an SNMP manager. For operator’s convenience, the front of the unit displays Mode, Carrier, Frequency, SNR, BER, and IP/MAC address for easy verification of the signal input(s).

The unit is excellent for use in space-constrained operations as up to 24 modules can be housed in just 3RU rack space by using smart installation onto a DIN rail. The DTE-3137 is made with attention to detail and professional grade quality that clients worldwide have come to expect from DekTec. It joins the growing range of PoE products comprising various IP interfaced adapters

General Manager for DekTec America Inc., Stephane Billat, commented, “This is yet another innovation that we are introducing from DekTec at NAB that is truly a solution-based product addressing the increasing need of integrators to have highly efficient, affordable, and dependable equipment.”

The DTE-3137 will be on display during the NAB Show in Las Vegas in the South Upper Hall at Booth SU6202. Interviews happily granted and welcomed. Photos available upon request.

About DekTec Digital Video

DekTec’s mission is to provide digital-TV professionals with innovative, best-in-class hardware and software components based on the cost-effective power of commercially-available PC hardware.

DekTec offers PCI and USB devices for Test & Measurement applications as well as general broadcast interfaces. Also, DekTec offers a complete range of software-based applications that work seamlessly with DekTec devices. Its StreamXpress player and StreamXpert analyzer have become the industry standard for no-nonsense playout and easy-to-use analysis.

April 7, 2011 – In the broadcast market, manufacturers are seeking
flexible solutions to interface HDSDI signals to processing
platforms. To that end, DekTec is introducing the DTA-2148
and DTA2152 multi-standard SDI PCI Express adapters at the
NAB show. The DTA-2148 offers four ports while the DTA-2152
offers two ports. Both products have the capability to cover all
common HD and SD SDI formats. Each port is dynamically
configurable as input or output.

Potential applications for OEMs range from TV production software,
key and fill generators, logo inserters to HD-SDI analysis and
monitoring. The cards also support all DekTec’s standard applications
including encoding, multiplexing, recording, generation, and
monitoring of services. If connectivity to both baseband (SDI) and
compressed signals (MPEG/AVC) is required in a single
piece of hardware, these cards are the ideal engines. The
dedicated Genlock port ensures that the card can be used in any
environment.

To further increase the functionality for broadcasters and OEMs,
DekTec is unveiling the new Matrix SDK, which builds upon DekTec’s
DTAPI that has helped propel many successful third-party products
thus far. Main features of the API includes direct access to the
frames for each input port for a given time instance (the matrix),
and hardware-assisted retrieval of all parts of the video signal
(active video, audio, ancillary data). This potent combination
enables professional grade solutions based on standard PC
platforms, with controlled synchronisation of multiple inputs
and minimal delay.

Stephane Billat, General Manager for DekTec America, commented,
“DekTec is market leader in supplying compressed-video interfacing
cards to system integrators and OEMs. The DTA-2148 and
DTA-2152 give OEMs the additional flexibility needed for HD-SDI
interfacing. Coupling the cards with the new Matrix SDK is a powerful
combination creating a boundless range of opportunities for
broadcasters and OEMs.”

Both the DTA-2148 and DTA-2152 will be on display during the
NAB Show in Las Vegas in the South Upper Hall at Booth SU6202.
Interviews are happily granted and welcomed. Photos available upon
request.

About DekTec Digital Video
DekTec’s mission is to provide digital-TV professionals with
innovative, best-in-class hardware and software components based
on the cost-effective power of commercially-available PC hardware.

DekTec offers PCI and USB devices for Test & Measurement applications
as well as general broadcast interfaces. Also, DekTec offers a
complete range of software-based applications that work seamlessly
with DekTec devices. Its StreamXpress player and StreamXpert
analyzer have become the industry standard for no-nonsense playout
and easy-to-use analysis.

GREENS FORK, Indiana USA – The INKYs, awards for media covering media technology, is dedicating The INKYs reception 2011 to a fabulous industry colleague and friend, Art Constantine, most recently of ATI.  He will be remembered during the INKYs at the conclusion of the awards portion of the program with some time for reminiscing during the post-awards reception.

At the remembrance, sponsored by ATI, industry friends and colleagues of Art are invited to come and ‘raise a glass’ in remembrance of Art, or say of few fond recollections of their
almost always jubilant friend.

Art and his wife, Lisa Schub, were killed in a collision between his motorcycle and a police cruiser on March 19, 2011 in New Jersey.

The INKYs awards will last from approximately 5:30 – 6:30 at the Marriott Suites (directly across from the Las Vegas Convention Center) with the reception and remembrance of Art starting around 6:30.  The awards and reception are to end around 7:30. RSVPs are requested and can be made on www.TheINKYs.info.

Celia Vine is the partner company for The INKYs this year while BeattheTraffic, DekTec, OneDomain, and StorerTV are sponsoring.  ATI is sponsoring the reception in memory of Art, specifically.

About The INKYs
The INKYs are awards for media covering media technology.  Nominees are allowed to be submitted by anyone in the industry at no charge. There are five main categories
which include: Excellent Editor, Stupendous Staff Reporter or Writer, Fab Freelancer, Kick Butt Sales Rep, and Unsung Behind The Scenes Hero. Categories are broken down by
specific market within the industry, geography, and online/print. A select judging committee determines winners based on the entries received. There is also a Lifetime Achievement award.

The INKYs and fabulous INKYs statue are copyright & trademark 2008 Lauren Originals, Inc.

DekTec Expands Its Receiver Line With Additional Standard Option of QAM for Cable

Introduces DTA-2136 and DTA-2139 During NAB Show

April 4, 2011 — Furthering its PCIe receiver selection, DekTec is introducing the DTA-2136 and DTA-2139 for digital cable while providing a multitude of cost-effective options and flexibility. Operators can have confidence in monitoring the main RF parameters, including constellation, to complement the transport stream layer checking while also obtaining the affordable input of multiple ports.

The DTA-2136 and DTA-2139 are both built with support for QAM Annex A, B, and C so that they appeal to all regions of the world. They also supply dense input to support Edge QAM device installations. The 2-port version will support ASI interface, which will aid the output of the selected RF signal.

Providing seamless integration is the built-in support of the universally-acclaimed and readily-available SDK kit. Additionally, OEM`s that require professional grade input devices at an affordable price will be more than pleased with the adapters. They also are great with DekTec`s Xpect real-time monitoring MPEG-2 TS software providing an exceptionally affordable cable monitoring solution.

The DTA-2139 has a 12-port input in a single PCI Express, which is genuinely innovative. It also can be daisy-chained to receive 24 channels in a single PC.

DekTec America, Inc. General Manager, Stephane Billat, commented, “Adding the DTA-2136 and DTA-2139 to our product line rounds out our PCI receiver line offerings and makes DekTec even more globally appealing as a provider. We continue to answer customer needs with innovative products at an amazing value.”

Of note, DekTec already offered options for DVB-T2 and Satellite to meet the European terrestrial standard and satellite. The DTA-2136 finishes the family of cards covering DVB-S/S2 and DVB-T2 (The DTA-2137 and DTA-2135, respectively)

Both the DTA-2136 and DTA-2139 will be on display during the NAB Show in Las Vegas in the South Upper Hall at Booth SU6202. Interviews happily granted and welcomed. Photos available upon request.

About DekTec Digital Video

DekTec’s mission is to provide digital-TV professionals with innovative, best-in-class hardware and software components based on the cost-effective power of commercially-available PC hardware.

DekTec offers PCI and USB devices for Test & Measurement applications as well as general broadcast interfaces. Also, DekTec offers a complete range of software-based applications that work seamlessly with DekTec devices. Its StreamXpress player and StreamXpert analyzer have become the industry standard for no-nonsense playout and easy-to-use analysis.

DekTec Responds to Worldwide Broadcast Needs With Expanded Line of Modulators

Introduces DTA-2107 and DTA-2111 During NAB Show

MARCH 30, 2011 — DekTec announces that it has responded to the multi-standard needs of the broadcast community worldwide by expanding its line of modulators with the DTA-2107 Satellite Modulator and DTA-2111 UHF/VHF Modulator. Both PCI Express cards have been developed based on customer requests for expanded capabilities and are made of the latest state-of-the-art components. They both cover either VHF/UHF or L-band -DekTec`s high quality test signal generator is comparable to products on the market that cost ten times more, while providing the latest technology to broadcasters at a fantastic value.

With an amazing amount of flexibility built in, each modulator is capable of 8-VSB, DVB-T2, QAM, DVB-C2, DVB-T/H, DTMB, CMMB, and ISDBT. Additionally, they can be used in existing STB development and test functions. The DTA-2107 and DTA-2111 are ideal for production testing with use of the automation/remote control provided with StreamXpress.

Broadcasters will be impressed with the significantly improved phase noise of the DTA-2107 and its strengthened multi-standard appeal with the ISDB-S option also being introduced alongside DVB-S/S2, allowing it to coincide with new hardware. DVB-S2 is now fully implemented and supports 16 and 32 APSK.

Of significant note, the DTA-2111 fulfills the growing requirement for DVB-C2 modulation and supports 16MHz, which aids in the testing of new receivers.

Stephane Billat, General Manager for DekTec America Inc., commented, “Broadcasters worldwide have increasing multi-standard requirements. DekTec is proud to continue to offer the gold standard in test modulators at a great value. The DTA-2107 and DTA-2111 will future-proof test stations for ever-changing technical needs.”

The PCI Express cards will also be of welcomed by the growing band of integrators choosing DekTec components as a OEM products in the digital signage and hotel entertainment system markets with a Linux/Win SDK Kit.

Both the DTA-2107 and DTA-2111 will be on display during the NAB Show in Las Vegas in the South Upper Hall at Booth SU6202. Interviews happily granted and welcomed. Photos available upon request.

About DekTec Digital Video

DekTec’s mission is to provide digital-TV professionals with innovative, best-in-class hardware and software components based on the cost-effective power of commercially-available PC hardware.

DekTec offers PCI and USB devices for Test & Measurement applications as well as general broadcast interfaces. Also, DekTec offers a complete range of software-based applications that work seamlessly with DekTec devices. Its StreamXpress player and StreamXpert analyzer have become the industry standard for no-nonsense playout and easy-to-use analysis.