Monthly Archives: January 2018
Olympic Channel brings Olympic spirit to Snapchat
Written on January 30, 2018 at 14:03, by Fergal Ringrose, Editorial Director, Europe
In support of its objective to engage new audiences and younger generations with the Olympic Movement, the Olympic Channel has announced an agreement with Snap Inc. to reach millions of […] More
DFL Digital Sports and CEO Hayden agree contract renewal
Written on January 30, 2018 at 13:43, by Fergal Ringrose, Editorial Director, Europe
Andreas Heyden is to remain as CEO of DFL Digital Sports (DFL DS) for a further five years. The Supervisory Board of DFL DS, a subsidiary of DFL Deutsche Fußball […] More
IHS: Premier League rights would be an ‘unnecessary extravagance’ for Amazon
Written on January 30, 2018 at 13:37, by Fergal Ringrose, Editorial Director, Europe
Eurosport unveils live VR coverage for PyeongChang Games
Written on January 30, 2018 at 13:19, by Fergal Ringrose, Editorial Director, Europe
Eurosport is to offer fans the first live VR coverage of the Olympic Winter Games across most European countries. The Winter Olympics Eurosport Virtual Reality app will deliver more than […] More
AES Educational Foundation launches the Mary Lea Simpson Memorial Scholarship
Written on January 30, 2018 at 12:32, by David Davies
The AES Educational Foundation has announced the formation of the Mary Lea Simpson Memorial Scholarship. Mary died suddenly in 2013 in a tragic building collapse in Philadelphia. The Scholarship, which […] More
Super slo-mo camera firm I-Movix ceases trading
Written on January 30, 2018 at 11:51, by Will Strauss
The Belgian manufacturer of live super slow motion camera technology I-Movix has been declared bankrupt and ceased trading. Doors were closed on 26 January 2018. The local commerce court in […] More
Bloomberg News says Crestview Partners mulling full or partial sale of NEP Group
Written on January 29, 2018 at 20:54, by Ken Kerschbaumer, SVG Editorial Director
Bloomberg News is reporting that the private equity backers of NEP Group, Crestview Partners, are mulling a full or partial sale of the broadcast services company. Crestview is said to […] More
CBS Sports’ slate of US golf coverage includes expanded use of Toptracer and SmartCart
Written on January 29, 2018 at 14:49, by Karen Hogan Ketchum, Senior Editor
There’s no rest for the weary at CBS Sports, and that’s just the way the team likes it. Fresh off a down-to-the-wire AFC Championship Game in New England on Sunday […] More
Timeline TV to feature UHD2 truck and HCAM wireless at BVE show
Written on January 29, 2018 at 14:40, by Fergal Ringrose, Editorial Director, Europe
Timeline Television’s advanced 4K IP HDR truck, UHD2, will be featured at the BVE 2018 show on stand Q55, February 27 thru March 1. UHD2 handles fully uncompressed UHD, IP […] More
Spocks Family uses mobile technology for coverage of extreme sporting events
Written on January 29, 2018 at 14:16, by Heather McLean
Swedish broadcast company Spocks Family has recently expanded its use of LiveU technology to bring three well known extreme sports events to life for viewers. These events – the Isklar […] More