StreamTime Sports

Grant Russell, West Ham's marketing lead, joins the StreamTime Podcast hosts to discuss Motherwell's victory over Manchester United, leveraging West Ham's history, the viability of OTT platforms, data's impact on content creation and marketing, and the influence of Ted Lasso and pop culture.

On this episode of the StreamTime Podcast we have back-to-back interviews with the key figures at the NFL and YouTube that provide everything you need to know about the future of the Sunday Ticket out-of-market package. Co-host Chris Stone is joined by NFL's vice president of digital media, Blake Stuchin, and then Jon Cruz, YouTube's global head of sports partnerships.  Talking points: Intro and WWE + UFC merger - (0:12) The NFL’s historic season - (14:30) Evolution of the NFL and YouTube’s relationship (17:39) The NFL’s dominance on social media (25:00) Skydance and non-live NFL content - (29:58) YouTube’s long term relationship strategy with the NFL - (46:53) The Sunday Ticket fit in YouTube’s strategy (55:49) What can fans expect of the YouTube TV experience - (58:58) YouTube’s approach to fragmentation and discoverability (1:04:30)

On this week’s episode of the StreamTime Podcast co-hosts Nick Meacham and Chris Stone interview the chief executive and co-founder of Fubo, David Gandler. They discuss Fubo’s rebrand and how the sports media platform has grown. Talking points:  • Why the rebrand to Fubo – (4:19) • What to make of the RSN situation in the USA - (12:55) • Will Fubo reach profitability - (25:20) • Why Fubo is focused on the USA instead of global expansion – (32:25) • What were the lessons from Fubo Gaming - (44:25) • How does the business operate post IPO - (53:51) • What is it like working with Ryan Reynolds -  (1:02:40)

On this episode of the StreamTime Podcast, Nick Meacham interviews former DAZN chairman Kevin Mayer. They discuss the future of DAZN, as well as his time at Disney and TikTok, and the future of the sports DTC ecosystem.  Talking points: Is bundling the correct approach for sports? - (4:55) How are streaming platforms evolving? - (8:28) How do DAZN approach international expansion? - (12:04) Why DAZN’s fight sports monetization strategy pivoted? - (17:45) How DAZN will reach profitability? - (20:57) Are there enough sports fans to support a competitive sports streaming ecosystem? - (26:36)

On this episode of the StreamTime Podcast co-hosts Nick Meacham and Chris Stone are joined by David Nugent the co-founder and chief executive of Next League. The trio discuss emerging digital trends that can deliver immediate returns on investment, as well as Next League’s partnership with TMRW Sports and their role in the launch of 2024’s TGL Golf League. Talking points: • Next League’s evolution into leading in the digital space – (3:50) • How do the likes of the PGA Tour, Nascar, and the LPGA approach innovation – (13:14) • TMRW Sports and the future of golf - (25:48) • Social impact through sport - (33:29) • Defining digital trends in 2023 and into the future - (41:05)

‘Exec of the Year’ winner at the SportsPro OTT Awards, Marie Donoghue comes on the show to discuss the future of sports coverage on Amazon’s Prime Video platform. After the conversation with Amazon’s vice president of global sports video we hear from co-hosts Nick Meacham and Chris Stone on their takeaways from the OTT USA Summit. RSNs and Bankruptcy – (2:45) NBA Negotiations – (6:50) NFL Sunday Ticket – (10:15) Final Takeaways: Premium Content, FAST, Bundling - (14:35) Amazon and the NFL – (25:04) Building Amazon’s production capabilities - (34:07) Will we see more ecommerce in Prime Video’s sports coverage – (43:23)

On the latest episode of the StreamTime Podcast William Mao, senior vice president of global media rights at Octagon interviews Michael Schneider, chief operating officer and general manager at Bally Sports. Co-hosts Nick Meacham and Chris Stone follow up by chatting to US market expert Patrick Crakes on what is next for RSNs following the news of Bally Sports filing bankruptcy. Talking points: What is the state of play with the RSN sector? – (0:13) Bally Sports’ Michael Schneider – (5:24) What next for RSNs? – (34:18)

StreamTime Podcast co-hosts Nick Meacham and Chris Stone are joined by Sam Sadi, chief executive of LiveScore Group. In focus is LiveScore’s unique partnership with the Uefa Champions League in Ireland and how the challenger media brand is taking an innovative approach to solving the problems of today’s broadcast landscape. Talking points:  • What is the fundamental problem in sports broadcasting? - (5:05)   • New ways of monetising sports content - (13:03)  • Partnering with the Champions League - (23:29)  • The success of free-to-air (32:51)  • How impactful is latency as it relates to betting and sports streaming? - (40:45)

Ben Valenta, Fox Sports' senior vice president of strategy and analytics, joins the hosts to discuss measuring fan passion, why we love losing teams, the impact of fan data on broadcast strategy, and the positive social connection generated by sports fandom.

On this week's episode of the StreamTime Podcast, co-hosts Nick Meacham and Chris Stone are joined by Panagiotis Aroniadis, the founder of Stars Inc 11 and former project manager for PAOK TV.  In a wide-ranging coversation, the trio discuss how Greek soccer side PAOK FC successfully launched their own over-the-top (OTT) platform to leverage a better deal with broadcasters. The main talking points include: • What factors contributed to the launch of PAOK TV (5:20) • Developing and launching PAOK TV in under one week (13:58) • PAOK TV's monetisation model (25:27) • Broadcasters doubling their offer (35:15) • Advice for others looking to go D2C (44:03)