LEAST BIASED
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- Overall, we rate TV Tech Least Biased based on its technical, industry-focused reporting and absence of ideological editorial content. We rate the publication High for factual reporting because its articles are well-sourced, rely on statements from relevant stakeholders, and focus primarily on verifiable developments in the broadcast television industry.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED (-0.5)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (1.0)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
TV Tech is a trade publication covering the broadcast television and professional video industry in North America. The publication was founded in 1983 by IMAS Publishing and focuses on developments in broadcast engineering, regulatory policy, production technology, and industry business trends. Over time the publication expanded its digital presence through its website and newsletters, covering topics such as NextGen TV (ATSC 3.0), spectrum regulation, cloud-based broadcasting, and mobile production.
According to the publication’s About page, the outlet describes itself as “the professional video industry’s #1 source for news, trends and product and tech information.”
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Funded by / Ownership
TV Tech is owned by Future US, Inc., a subsidiary of the international media company Future plc. Future acquired NewBay Media, the publication’s previous owner, in 2018. The publication operates from Future’s U.S. offices in New York City and generates revenue through advertising, digital subscriptions, and industry marketing partnerships typical of trade journals.
Analysis / Bias
TV Tech is a trade journal focused on the broadcast television industry, with coverage emphasizing technology, regulation, and business developments rather than political advocacy. Articles generally follow straightforward reporting formats and frequently quote multiple industry stakeholders.
For example, the article Gray Media, Dish Trade Barbs Over Dropped Stations in Retrans Dispute reports on a retransmission dispute between Gray Media and Dish Network, presenting statements from both companies regarding contract negotiations and station blackouts affecting viewers. Another article, Paramount Settles Trump Lawsuit for $16 Million, describes a legal settlement involving Paramount Global and Donald Trump and includes context from legal experts and other media outlets discussing the case.
Overall, reporting focuses on industry developments such as broadcast technology, FCC policy, and corporate media activity. Coverage is largely technical and informational, with minimal editorializing or ideological framing.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years.
Overall, we rate TV Tech Least Biased based on its technical, industry-focused reporting and absence of ideological editorial content. We rate the publication High for factual reporting because its articles are well-sourced, rely on statements from relevant stakeholders, and focus primarily on verifiable developments in the broadcast television industry. (D. Van Zandt 03/15/2026)
Source: https://www.tvtechnology.com/
Last Updated on March 15, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check
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