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NAB 2026: Tightrope Media Systems Showcases Integrated Workflows with Bitfocus and Elgato
Show Floor Demos Will Show How to Create Seamless and Highly Efficient Control Environments for Cablecast and MediaScribe Systems
Tightrope Media Systems to Debut Cablecast LiveBridge for Simultaneous Streaming at NAB 2026
New Cloud-Based Streaming Service for Video Operations Provides Live Streaming for Overlapping Events with Less Complexity
QCTV Modernizes VOD Library during Website Refresh
Adding chapters to city meetings has improved public access and staff workflows.
Streaming Government Meetings: 5 Considerations Before Launch
Cities need clear goals, secure systems, and inclusive strategies to make streaming a lasting success.
Tightrope Unveils Cablecast 7.10 Release
New Upgrade Adds Content Submission Portal and New Monetization Options for PEG Channels
Tightrope Named Top Workplace by Star Tribune 2025
Employee feedback drives Minnesota-based awards program
Ditch the Dropbox: Modernize Your Content Submission
The Cablecast Content Submission Portal lets you control your content intake process simply and securely.
LongPlay: A Community Media Grant to Power Your Station’s Future
Doing big things with small resources? Tightrope’s LongPlay grant offers a full automation setup—free. Apply by Aug 1 to power up your station.
Monetize Your Content with Cablecast—No Coding Required
New paywalls and pre-roll messages in Cablecast Automation Software make it easy to generate revenue without extra work or custom development.
Take the Lead and Unlock Accessibility
Tightrope provides the tools you need to support accessibility and meet WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) compliance—and here’s how we make it easier.
Your Video Accessibility Cheat Sheet
The WCAG 2.1 AA guidelines can be overwhelming. Here’s a faster way to make sure your online content passes the test.
Can We Talk About AI Caption Accuracy?
AI captioning keeps improving, but accuracy still depends on your setup. See what impacts results—and how you can help your captions hit the mark.
Real Talk on New Captioning Requirements
WCAG 2.1 AA is here, but what does it really mean for government media operations?
Action Item: Facebook Updates Live Video Storage Policy
There are new time limits for new and archival video storage … and the clock is ticking.
MediaScribe Real-Time Captioning and Translation Service Wins Best of Show Award at NAB 2025
MediaScribe earns TV Tech’s Best of Show honor for delivering real-time, multi-language accessibility to government video operations.
MediaScribe Captioning Service from Tightrope Boosts Accessibility and Cuts Costs for TV Operations
California’s Contra Costa TV and Minnesota’s SWCTC Are Powering Real-Time Captions and Translations to In-Room Displays, Mobile Devices, and Livestreams with MediaScribe
Tightrope Launches MediaScribe In Room Caption and Real Time Translation at NAB 2025
New Captioning Solution Pushes to In-Room Displays, Personal Devices, City Cable Channels, and Streaming Apps for Expanded Government Meeting Access
Content for All: Municipalities Are Expanding Use of Accessibility Tools
From city council meetings to public forums, digital accessibility is no longer optional. Learn how municipalities are leveraging captions and multilingual tools to boost community engagement.
NAB 2025: Tightrope Media Systems Announces Cablecast Version 7.9 Upgrade
AI-Powered Indexing and Government Meeting Summaries, Accessible Internet Channels Lead Extensive List of Improvements
Build Your Best Team for Large Government AV Projects
If you’re planning a large AV project to support city communications, you need to secure buy-in, avoid pitfalls, and plan for emergency management.
When Disaster Strikes, Be Ready for Crisis Communication
A proactive media strategy can help communicate important information to residents when they need you most.
Cablecast Community Media Bids Fond Farewell to Steve Israelsky
Steve sails into retirement following a colorful 45-year career capped with a seven-year leadership role that steered the Cablecast brand and community media into new territory
New DOJ Title II Rules What Small Budget Stations Need to Know
Wondering what the new DOJ ADA rules mean for local stations? Mike Bradley of Bradley Werner Law joins Michelle Alimoradi on the Government Video Podcast to explain compliance steps, timelines, and funding tips.
How Web Bulletins in Cablecast CG Simplify Dynamic Graphic Announcements for Cities
Unlock more value from Cablecast CG graphic announcement systems with new webpage bulletins for dynamic weather, traffic, PSA’s and more on your city cable channel.