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70 - Esports Production: Understanding the Technology and Workflows Oct 23, 2019

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Esports continues to explode as a dominant trend in the sports video production business. On this episode of The SVG Podcast, we bring you a special conversation featuring four key global esports executives that are redefining what a live sports production can look and feel like.

We're joined by Simon Eicher, Director, Broadcast Esports Services/Executive Producer for ESL Gaming; Peter Emminger, VP Global Broadcast for Blizzard Entertainment; Robert Kis, Managing Director for TV Skyline; and Mitch Rosenthal, who, at the time of this recording was Head of Production & Operations, Esports, Riot Games. Today, he is Director, Esports Production Operations for Twitch.

These gentlemen discuss the technology and workflows that go into a major live esports event. How is an Esports production different from and similar to other major sports broadcast?

We are also joined on the show by SVG's chief editor Jason Dachman to catch up on all of the latest he is seeing in the esports industry and to preview our upcoming SVG Esports Production Summit (Nov. 19, Los Angeles). You can register to attend at sportsvideo.org/events.

This episode of The SVG Podcast is supported by Dolby. For over 50 years, Dolby has asked the difficult questions. How do we spark awe? How do we evoke wonder? And how do we create an experience that takes you there and immerses you in the moment? Dolby tackles these questions through breakthrough engineering and pioneering science in sight and sound. By working with fellow innovators to bring Dolby experiences to movies, television, music, and games, Dolby lets you escape, helps you connect, and gives you the power to see, hear, and feel the spectacular. For more, visit the company online at dolby.com.

The SVG Podcast is for the sports-video–production professional looking to keep up with the latest in sports-video–production operations and technology. The program features interviews with some of the biggest, most influential names in the sports-video business talking trends and topics that are making an impact on the industry.

69 - CONCACAF CCO Heidi Pellerano and LaLiga North America CEO Boris Gartner Sep 25, 2019

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The popularity of soccer continues to grow in the United States, but its international leagues and organizations that are having the greatest impact on America's diverse demographic.

On today's episode of The SVG Podcast, we have a pair of conversations with key soccer execs that are using video to grow their fan affinity. Heidi Pellerano is the Chief Commercial Officer for CONCACAF, and she offers a look at the state of the global game in this region and offers a peek back at the work done during this past summer's FIFA Women's World Cup and the Gold Cup.

We are also joined by Boris Gartner, CEO of LaLiga North America. LaLiga is the top domestic soccer league in Spain and is home to global superpowers such as Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Atletico Madrid. Boris will explain how his group is tasked with bringing his league to the U.S.

These talks took place at our SVG Soccer Summit Americas, which was held in Miami on August 21, 2019.

This episode of The SVG Podcast is supported by Nutanix. Nutanix solutions streamline your workflow for higher productivity. Unlock new ways to create and deliver amazing content. Collaborate better to solve your media challenges. And visualize your desktop editing environments, including in Adobe Premiere and Avid Media Composer. If you are attending the NAB New York Show in October, be sure to visit Nutanix at their booth #N9125) to learn how Nutanix can deliver powerful yet simple solutions for your media workflows. Learn more at www.nutanix.com/solutions/media.

68 - The Move To IP at Telemundo Center & Weighing Your IP Options Sep 04, 2019

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It's one of the most pressing trends facing the sports video production industry today: the move from baseband to IP. With the ratification of the SMPTE 2110 standard, IP has more momentum than ever before. Today on the show we take a deep look at the technology that promises to change broadcast facility infrastructures across the globe.

We begin with a case study that looks at perhaps the largest IP facility out there: Telemundo Enterprises in Miami. First, you'll hear from Jeff Mayzurk, SVP, Operations and Technology at NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises who will give you the high-level look at the company and why they decided to make this crucial leap in their facility. Then, you'll hear a presentation from Chris Swisher, Director of Production Systems Engineering at NBCU to drill down into the tech specifics.

Following all of that, we have a bonus conversation for you featuring some technology leaders in this space, including Sony, NewTek, and Lawo to help you determine which protocol is best for you. The conversation doesn't end with SMPTE 2110. Sony's NMI, Newtek's NDI, and Evertz's ASPEN are all still viable solutions. What should you consider before making the dive. We sit down with a roundtable of experts to tackle this topic. Joining us are Erling Hedkvist, SVP and Business Development Manager at Lawo, Deon LeCointe, Senior Manager, IP and Sports Solutions for Sony Electronics, and Brian Olson, VP, Product Management for NewTek. The conversation is moderated by our Executive Director, Editorial Services Ken Kerschbaumer.

These talks took place at our annual SVG IP Production Forum which was held at Telemundo in Miami on August 20, 2019.

This episode of The SVG Podcast is supported by Sony. IP technology has given us new ways to create the powerful content that viewers crave. That's why Sony has built IP technology into their entire lineup of live production products. They've helped broadcasters on four continents make the transition from baseband to IP. And they can help you design, configure, test and implement your IP systems. Migrating to IP is a journey. Sony is with you every step of the way. Learn more now over at pro.sony.

67 - Migrating An All-Virtual Plant With YES Network's Jason Marshall Aug 21, 2019

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The sports video industry is in a period of tremendous change. 4K/UHD, HDR, IP, OTT. There's lot of opportunity to be had and gambles to be taken.

That brings us to our subject today: the YES Network. You know the YES Network as one of, if not the biggest, regional sports network in the country. In 2018, the network elected to migrate its production plant to an all-virtual environment.

Today on the show we go through that entire experience with Jason Marshall, Project Manager, Broadcast Systems for the YES Network. What were the challenges? What were the lessons learned? How's it gone since the project's completion?

This interview comes from the stage of Content Management and Storage Forum which was hosted in New York City on July 24 and is moderated by SVG Chief Editor Jason Dachman.

This episode of the The SVG Podcast was supported by CenturyLink. When delivering video is mission-critical, CenturyLink has you covered with end-to-end digital video transmission. Live sporting events. 24/7 TV channels. Breaking news. Huge broadcast events. Whatever your content is and wherever it needs to go, CenturyLink Vyvx Broadcast Solutions can help get it there. CenturyLink is the trusted global provider of video acquisition, distribution and delivery for many of the world's largest and most innovative broadcasting and media companies. To learn more, visit www.centurylink.com/vyvx.

BONUS EPISODE: Cheddar Founder and CEO Jon Steinberg Jul 29, 2019

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In this bonus episode of The SVG Podcast, take a deeper look at the digital disruption of news media with Jon Steinberg, the CEO and founder of the OTT business news streaming service Cheddar.

The millennial-geared news outlet turned heads earlier this year when the cable and broadband provider Altice purchased the company for 200 million dollars.

Jon offers insights into his experience building the company, what the acquisition means for him and his role, and how his company has excelled in streaming video in such a unique way.

This interview comes from the stage of the OTT News Summit which was hosted by NewsCheckMedia on June 11. The moderator of this discussion is NewsCheckMedia co-founder and publisher Kathy Haley.

66 - The Network-Team Relationship With AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain's Brian Mitchell & Colorado Rockies' Kent Krosbakken Jul 24, 2019

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Its one of the most important relationships in live sports television: the partnership between a network and the profession sports team for which their hold the live game rights for.

To take a look at an example of this partnership, we're joined on the show by Kent Krosbakken, Senior Director, In-Game Entertainment and Broadcasting for the Colorado Rockies and Brian Mitchell, Executive Producer at AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain, a local RSN in Denver. They discuss how a great relationship between a RSN and team can lead to better team access, lots of content sharing, and other mutually-beneficial collaborations.

This interview comes from the stage of our annual SVG RSN Summit and was moderated by our Chief Editor Jason Dachman on June 24, 2019.

65 - KSE Media Ventues President/CEO Matt Hutchings & Pac-12 Networks President Mark Shuken Jul 17, 2019

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The regional sports network side of the business is in a time of change. Today, we dive into the current challenges and opportunities facing the industry with a pair of gentlemen who know the business better than anybody.

Matt Hutchings, President/CEO of Kroenke Sports and Entertainment Media Ventures (which owns Altitude Sports in Denver, Colorado) and Mark Shuken, President of the Pac-12 Networks join the program today to discuss pressing topics ranging from the impact of the arrival of Sinclair Broadcasting into the RSN ranks, how sports betting will alter the shape of the business, how their networks are appealing to younger audiences, and much more.

This interview comes from the stage of our annual SVG RSN Summit and was moderated by our Chief Editor Jason Dachman on June 24, 2019.

This episode of The SVG Podcast is sponsored by our friends at Ross Video. Ross Video makes it easy to create compelling sports broadcasts and engaging game-day experiences, with high-impact, high-efficiency solutions. Ross delivers an unrivaled range of products and services for sports production and packages them into scalable workflows with unified control. These solutions include real-time motion graphics systems, production switchers, replay & video servers, infrastructure and routers, social media management, and even LED video processing. Discover how to take control of your workflow at www.rossvideo.com.

64 - Scott Shapiro, VP/Corporate Development, Sinclair Broadcast Group Jul 03, 2019

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The regional sports network business is undergoing massive change, driven largely by the recent sale of the 21 Disney-owned Fox RSNs to Sinclair Broadcast Group.

The acquisition remains a work in progress but we're joined on The SVG Podcast today by Scott Shapiro, VP/Corporate Development for Sinclair Broadcast Group to discuss the deal, how his company is planning to approach the RSN market, and why they are so bullish on sports betting.

This interview comes from the stage of our annual SVG RSN Summit and was moderated by our Executive Director, Editorial Services Ken Kerschbaumer on June 24, 2019.

63 - David Herman, U.S. Sports Partnerships Manager, Twitter Jun 26, 2019

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What makes for successful social video content? What's the latest with how the algorithms prioritize video and motion graphic content? And what can you and your team due to better leverage your social presence? We ask those questions and more of David Herman, U.S. Sports Partnerships Manager for Twitter.

Our Director of Digital Brandon Costa talks with David about everything from successful content he's seen sports partners publish to the murky topic of accounts being suspended for the use of licensed music in their videos.

The conversation was held at our 11th-annual SVG College Summit in Atlanta on May 30, 2019.

This episode is sponsored by Calrec. Do more, spend less and sound great with Calrec's RP1 At-Home production core. At-Home or REMI production gives broadcasters the ability to capture a wider range of live events, and mix them in a remote facility hundreds or thousands of miles away. Calrec's RP1 does exactly this, and features powerful surround DSP, monitoring, and metering at a price point not normally associated with a broadcast-specific mixer. To learn more, visit www.calrec.com.

62 - John Wildhack, Syracuse University Director of Athletics and Former ESPN Executive Jun 12, 2019

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Few people in the sports industry understand the cross-section of sports media and college sports better than Syracuse University Director of Athletics John Wildhack.

Many in the sports video production world will know John from his 30+ years as an executive at ESPN. Just prior to moving to Syracuse, he served as the network's EVP of Programming and Production and, since coming to the Orange in 2016, he's made quite the impact. Most notably, he secured about $118 million dollars to bring important renovations to the Carrier Dome and to invest in the formation of an in-house production unit that will oversee all on-campus video boards, as well as support live event production for the upcoming ACC Network.

On the show today, John discusses how his past career experiences influence his current role as a college administrator, how he views establishing a culture of excellence in the workplace, and his expectations for the launch of the ACC Network.

The conversation is moderated by our Co-Executive Director, Editorial Services Ken Kerschbaumer and comes from the stage of the 2019 SVG College Summit.

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