Gravity Media ‘poised for the most exciting chapter this company has ever known’
“As the only end-to-end provider of bespoke technical solutions and tailored production and creative services across global sport, entertainment and drama, we are proud to have delivered a number of sports production highlights since September 2021,” says Ed Tischler, managing director, EMEA, Gravity Media.
“The spotlight would include Goodwood 2022,” he adds. “Following the announcement of Gravity Media being awarded the highly coveted contract to bring three of the motorsport calendar’s greatest events to the screens for Goodwood, we are delighted to have supplied more than 90 hours of live content across the three events, including six days of live coverage for ITV. This also included world feeds for international partners, dedicated digital production, exclusive partner content and fully crafted highlights shows for domestic and international fans.”
Gravity Media also provided dedicated support across the Women’s Euros 2022.
“The team provided production services across the UEFA Women’s Euros, including commentary for all rights-holding broadcasters around the world using our production centre in Chiswick as its base, before transferring to the venues for semi finals and final,” says Tischler. “Alongside this, the team also provided big screen support for Brentford FC, whose stadium was chosen as one of the venues for the tournament. Furthermore, the Gravity Media rental team also worked across the event having supplied multiple post-production solutions.”
“In addition, Gravity Media has provided dedicated services for ESL Gaming, Formula 1, Wimbledon, ARES Fighting, Sub 7 Sub 8, Hyundai Archery World Cup, FINA World Aquatic Championships, Roland Garros, FA Cup Final and Vitality London 10k,” says Tischler. “Furthermore, we’re delighted to have worked alongside ESL Gaming as their exclusive service provider at some of the world’s largest multi-genre gaming and esports events. We are proud to have been chosen to provide their expertise, equipment and specialised human resources to deliver state-of-the-art esports event productions that can serve ESL Gaming’s complex and flexible needs worldwide.”
Since September last year, there have been several company developments. “One of the highlights was our recent Gravity Media Production Centre Manchester opening in the iconic ABC Buildings in our new location; we are poised for the most exciting chapter this company has ever known,” says Tischler. “Recently, we grew our talented senior team by announcing the key appointment of Steve Kruger as our new executive director – technology while Pete Newton is promoted to the new role as executive director – media services & facilities.”
“This year, we are focusing on the evolution of remote broadcast production for sports federations and broadcasters globally, looking into how we can reduce costs and our global carbon footprints while raising production values and coverage for fans,” he adds. “We recognise that we have a responsibility towards growing the talent pool, so we have committed to this through various avenues including our Production Centre expansion across London’s White City and Manchester, bringing together broadcast, production and post-production solutions.
“Our partnership with ESL is well underway, and with the 2022 World Cup, our focus switches to providing broadcast solutions and production personnel to multiple broadcasters at the largest football event in the world.”