Sports Video Group

Storage may not be the sexiest piece of the content lifecycle but it is increasingly critical as leagues, broadcasters, rightholders, and even social-first content creators and influencers’ video output balloons. In this technology-focused discussion, you’ll receive a look at the latest trends and advancements in storage/archive hardware, software, and infrastructure, including high-performance storage arrays, tape-based archiving systems, cloud storage solutions, and hybrid storage architectures. Topics will include flash vs. spinning disc, data redundancy, disaster recovery, data lifecycle management, and scalability considerations tailored to the specific needs and challenges of sports media organizations. This discussion includes: Mark Anderson, Seagate Technology, Manager, Channel Systems and Solutions Sales Team Abhijit Dey, Perifery, GM and COO Mark Russak, Warner Bros. Discovery Brothers Discovery, New Technology & Strategy, Architect Dan Trass, MLB NETWORK, Senior Manager, Post Production Engineering This session was hosted at the SVG Sports Content Management Forum on July 24 in New York City and was moderated by Brent Angle, CTO of CineSys LLC. 👨💻 : https://lnkd.in/e6k6Vu2f

Last season, the Pac-12 Networks moved homes from San Fransisco to a new state-of-the-art facility in San Ramon. This plan was crafted prior to the two school exodus from the conference, and has made it so the hub can continue to service the schools in the league, as well as third parties that can benefit from the high end production services. SVG sat down with Michael Molinari to discuss the future plans of the network, what he's most excited for this season, and more. 🎙 : https://lnkd.in/eQcS8xxK

The growing trend of real-time animated sports broadcasts hit the regional-sports-network level in April when NBC Sports Chicago and the National Hockey League (NHL) presented an animated alternative broadcast of the Chicago Blackhawks’ game with the Dallas Stars. In celebration of “Tommy Hawk’s Birthday Party,” the animated broadcast was streamed live and targeted a children’s audience. In this exclusive fireside chat, Jon Slobotkin, SVP, content and live programming, NBC Sports Regional Networks, offers an inside look at both the strategy and technology behind this groundbreaking production, as well as at how these animated ventures could attract a whole new generation of local fans. 🏒 : https://lnkd.in/e6eAVe2k

At ESPN Media Day, the company celebrated its 45th year with talks of new plans, technologies and more. Chairperson Jimmy Pitaro, shared his views on what will continue to make the company stronger, including rights deals. For the 2025 season, ESPN will be launching a new DTC service internally called "Flagship". This service will build off of the previous ESPN+ platform, and provided enhanced technology on the digital side that will cater to the various types of fans. Pitaro continued the conversation touching on the future of Venu, AI and more. 🏅 : https://lnkd.in/eHGaP-_7

Unable to make it to Amsterdam for this year's IBC show? We've got you covered. Take a look back at this year's show with video interviews, product overviews and more from our team at SVG and SVG Europe. 👨💻 : https://lnkd.in/ek89Q2mQ

SVG's got the inside scoop on how UFC and The Sphere are teaming up to pull off the most eye-melting, mind-bending sporting event ever! Plus the IBC Show kicks off in Amsterdam, the 2024 Sports Broadcast Hall of Fame class is revealed, and we remember a industry icon – it's all here in the latest edition of your SVG Saturday Fax.

Beginning his career as a production assistant for NBC in 1981, Tommy Roy rose through the ranks to eventually become Executive Producer of NBC Sports for 12 years. During this time, he won 29 Sports Emmy Awards, and was the producer of the iconic NBA on NBC, which included the coverage of Michael Jordan and the Bulls’ first three championships. His impressive coverage spans 7 Super Bowls, 25 US Opens, every Ryder Cup since 1993, various Oympic Games and more. Congratulations to Tommy Roy for his induction to the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame!

Chairman of NBCUniversal Media Group, Mark Lazarus has created new deals for NBC with the Olympics, the NBA, the NFL and more, helping secure a top lineup for the network. With his expertise, he has helped make NBC’s “Sunday Night Football” primetimes #1 show for the past 12 years. Prior to his start at NBC, he was president of Turner Entertainment Group 2003-2008, overseeing all aspects of the network, and President of Turner Sports from 1999-2003. Congratulations to Mark Lazarus for his induction to the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame!

In 1991, Chris Mortensen joined ESPN as a contributor for their NFL Shows and SportsCenter. He quickly became known as one of the ultimate insiders of the NFL, breaking news that made ESPN a must watch for fans and NFL staffers alike. Congratulations to the Mortensen family for his induction to the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame!

Recipient of Sports Emmy Awards as well as a Peabody, Andrea Kremer is one of the industry’s most accomplished journalists today. Having worked on more than 30 Super Bowls, NBA Finals, Olympic Games and more, she has secured sports in both the Pro Football Hall of Fame as well as the National Sports Media Association Hall of Fame. She also made history as NFL Films’ first female producer, ESPN’s first female correspondent and the first full-time female NFL analyst on Prime Video’s “Thursday Night Football”. Congratulations to Andrea Kremer for her induction to the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame!