Monthly Archives: January 2021
Innovative broadcast set-up takes centre stage at the Rugby World Cup 2023 draw
Written on January 22, 2021 at 09:28, by SVG Contributor
While many sports events are at a standstill, or have had to reduce their activity and scope due to the COVID-19 pandemic, adapting to the constraints of the ‘new normal’ […] More
UHD broadcasts for WDR’s latest OB truck powered by Riedel
Written on January 22, 2021 at 09:09, by Heather McLean
German public broadcaster WDR is among the first European customers to adopt Riedel Communications’ new MediorNet MicroN UHD media distribution and processing device, in its latest outside broadcast truck. WDR […] More
Winter Sports Summit: First speakers announced, registration opens
Written on January 21, 2021 at 15:12, by Will Strauss
Brand new for 2021, SVG Europe’s Winter Sports Summit will look at the unique challenges and opportunities faced by winter sports productions. Experts in producing coverage of sports such as […] More
Eurosport secures broadcast rights for 2021 UCI events
Written on January 21, 2021 at 13:05, by Amber Fisher
Eurosport has secured the rights to broadcast multiple 2021 Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) events from the European Broadcasting Union (EBU). This agreement will give fans access to a host of […] More
AI and data as the vital tools in the battle for fan engagement
Written on January 21, 2021 at 06:40, by SVG Contributor
By Paul Every, VP media products, Stats Perform While much of 2020 has been unpredictable, innovation in the sports broadcast industry has remained a constant. In fact, it seems the […] More
Remote workplace technology in sports video production
Written on January 21, 2021 at 06:09, by SVG Contributor
By Igor Vitiorets, CTO, slomo.tv The idea and development of remote workplace technology began quite a long time ago. For optimal locations of the video referee workplace and the server, […] More
Redefining the fan experience at home and in the stadium
Written on January 21, 2021 at 06:06, by SVG Contributor
By Andreas Unterweger, R&D manager, NativeWaves, and Professor of Media Technology, Salzburg University of Applied Sciences. Dan is desperate. As a big sports fan he has had a miserable year […] More
Kazmedia selects Grass Valley cameras for comprehensive studio upgrade
Written on January 20, 2021 at 16:20, by SVG Staff
Kazakhstan’s Kazmedia has selected Grass Valley HD-enabled cameras as part of a comprehensive studio upgrade at its Kazmedia Ortalygy facility in Nur Sultan. The new equipment provides access to full […] More
Ramping up the locked down fight night experience at UFC with Grabyo
Written on January 20, 2021 at 15:15, by Heather McLean
Delivering a successful social strategy for UFC was more vital in 2020 than ever before for the mixed martial arts (MMA) firm. With fans unable to attend fight nights thanks […] More
RMC Sport to show all UFC events in France in new broadcast partnership
Written on January 20, 2021 at 13:19, by Heather McLean
Mixed martial arts (MMA) organisation UFC has announced a new broadcast partnership with Altice Médias-owned RMC Sport. The broadcaster will show all UFC events in France, including French Overseas territories […] More