TV18 Broadcast Ltd., an Indian entity belonging to Network 18 Group, owns and operates various channels, such as CNBC-TV18, CNBC Awaaz, CNN-News18, News18 India, IBN Lokmat, History TV; internet-based media outlets, such as Moneycontrol.com, Firstpost.com, Homeshop18; and print magazines, such as Forbes India. To maintain an edge in the industry, TV18 required the best-in-class technology for their new broadcast studio, with an emphasis on minimum bezel gap and flexibility of inputs.
After evaluating different video wall solutions, they shortlisted Barco UniSee, because of its unique bezel-less design, excellent performance, and impressive after-sales support that they had experienced during their longstanding partnership with Barco.
Barco’s visualization solution provided the quality level, flexibility and reliability needed for the seamless presentation, enabling TV18 to stay at the top of its game.
An uninterrupted, state-of-the-art experience
Barco UniSee is an award-winning platform with precise detailing in every aspect. It delivers optimum image quality, along with installation precision, ease-of-servicing, and reliability.
Partnering with TV18, Barco UniSee brought forth flicker-free images for an optimal viewing experience. With Barco’s Sense X technology in play, brightness and color automatically adjust, ensuring an ideal broadcast level for TV18. The bezel-less design results in an uninterrupted view for the audience.
Moreover, the UniSee Mount eased maintenance efforts and its self-alignment mechanism helped TV18 to align the panel to deliver an unprecedented viewing experience. The assembly system ensured easy installation and perfect alignment of the panels, without damaging their edges. Barco UniSee delivered a vivid platform that enabled TV18 to adjust the panels according to the requirements of different shows.
All touchpoints of the journey were equally impressive
“Barco's UniSee video wall is the ideal solution in our broadcast studios for broadcasting backdrops, in perfect coordination with studio design and requirements,” comments Sanjay Singhal, GM – Technical Operations, TV18 Broadcast Ltd. “It is conveniently used by the channel’s production and technology team.”
Barco UniSee comes with a backlight lifetime of 100,000 hours, which translates into about 67% longer lifetime than other mainstream solutions. Six Barco representatives were in coordination with TV18’s technical team, delivering ease at the stage of installation. It was completed in 20 days, within the given timelines. Barco also ensured post-installation continuity by training the technical staff and operations teams on the usage.
A graduate of DeVry Institute of Technology, Doug has been in the Technology industry since 1976 and actively oversees Fearing’s daily operations. Along with his wife, Lois, and three others, Doug started Fearing’s in a 600 square-foot facility in Portage, Wisconsin. In the 25 years since, the company has grown to over 30 employees with offices in Madison and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Doug likes to say he’s a “TV Technician with a dream� going back to his history with the family’s original business-Fearing’s TV and Appliance.
Doug values time with family, watersports, hiking, snowshoeing and skiing. In addition to being a devoted member of his church, Doug serves as Board President for Kinship Mentoring of Columbia County, Board member of Schools for Haiti and Scripture Chair of the Gideons-Portage camp.
A graduate of MATC, Lois oversees Fearing’s daily book keeping along with various HR responsibilities.
Along with Doug, Lois is deeply connected to community outreach, serving as a Board member and Fundraising Committee Chairperson for Kinship Mentoring of Columbia County. She also serves on the Schools for Haiti Fundraising committee. In addition, Lois’ ongoing passion and commitment to provide care for the elderly comes from her 10-year history of working in a Reedsburg, Wisconsin Nursing home.
Lois enjoys singing, hiking, sunny days on the pontoon, and spending time with her 4 grandchildren.
Ehren drives Fearing’s technology by continually seeking out trends to enhance capabilities while supporting Sales, Engineering and Installation teams. Throughout his years with Fearing’s, Ehren’s talent and vision have joined forces to create a wide variety of projects and strategic solutions that exceed expectation.
Ehren loves music, family time, movies, nature, sustainability efforts and electric vehicles.
With 10 years with Fearing’s and over twice that long in the industry, Ben continues to lead, coordinate, and develop the Commercial AV team.
By consistently delivering an outstanding experience and outcome, Ben contributes to the Fearing’s legacy of long-lasting partnerships that truly make a difference. Whatever the Commercial AV need may be, Ben and team deliver at the highest level.
Ben is an avid fisherman and photographer. He enjoys coaching his sons and other youth.
Chris has been with Fearing’s for 20 years and in the industry for over 2 decades. As a Certified leader in Sales Acceleration and trained in EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating Systems), Chris successfully utilizes his skills to lead the Fearing’s Salesforce. Chris and team are motivated and driven to develop new client partnerships while continuing to reinforce loyal long-term relationships with ongoing Service excellence.
Married for 19 years with 3 children, Chris enjoys skiing, hiking, fishing, boating, hunting, camping and golf. He’s also been actively involved as a Youth Football and Softball coach for his family and others.
