Recordings of the conference sessions from the Sports OTT Summit are now available to watch on-demand. Viewing is free but registration is required. Sports OTT Summit, sponsored by ViewLift, took place at the Parc des Princes in Paris on 15 June 2022 More
Aeta Audio Systems, which designs and develops a full range of audio and IP codecs, has joined SVG Europe as a Bronze sponsor. The company is best known for its Scoop range of products, including the ScoopTeam commentary codec for commentary booth, OB trucks and remote working. Aeta recently added 5G capability to ScoopTeam, which […] More
Charlie Russell, digital experiences expert at Edgio, in conversation with SVG Europe editorial director George Bevir, discusses the best way to ensure that sports fans get a great experience when interacting with a digital product or website. To find out more about this, and other subjects relating to website speed and optimisation, you can also […] More
Tributes have been pouring in for Barry Johnstone, the chairman of EMG UK and the founder of CTV Outside Broadcasts, who passed away last week. The words’ legend’ and’ gentleman’ appear frequently in what are very heartfelt and genuine appreciations of his contribution to the sports broadcasting industry. Johnstone died at the age of just […] More
On May 14, Tony Yoka and Martin Bakole met at the Accor Arena in Paris for a much anticipated, and twice-delayed, boxing match. The event was dubbed ‘La Conquête’ in France. Yoka, the winner of multiple Olympic gold medals and the European Union heavyweight champion, was on his 12th professional fight and fighting in his hometown. […] More
SVG Europe is sad to announce the untimely passing of Barry Johnstone, the chairman of EMG UK and the founder of CTV Outside Broadcasts, who has died at the age of 76 following a heart attack. Born and educated in New Zealand, Johnstone moved to London in 1970 where initially worked in the music industry […] More
A record-breaking 16 million fans around the world consumed content on Volleyball World’s digital platforms during the Beach Volleyball World Championships in Rome. The records did not stop there either. Across Volleyball World TV and owned social media channels, 25 million impressions were recorded from 9 million unique viewers – an all-time high for beach […] More
“Ascot is probably the most prestigious horse racing venue. It’s owned by the Queen and it is just onto a different level; it’s the most sophisticated race event you could go to,” says Jon Harris, technical projects manager at NEP UK and Ascot expert. “It’s all high-end racing, attracts horses from across the world to […] More
Millennials and Generation Z’s are following more sports than their older counterparts, but are using digital streaming platforms to fuel their obsessions, according to a new study. Streaming and mobile experiences, including Fantasy games, are the preferred platforms of younger sports fans, who are following more competitions than the Gen X and Boomers, research from […] More
SVG Europe Women and Sky Sports are excited to announce the initial line-up of speakers for Elevating Women in Sport, being held at Sky Central on 5 July from 3pm. Naomi Schiff, former professional racing driver turned Sky Sports presenter, plus The FA’s head of the women’s professional game, Kelly Simmons, and Sky Sports’ executive […] More
