StreamTime Sports

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)

On this week's episode of StreamTime co-hosts Nick Meacham and Chris Stone are joined by Sophie Goldschmidt, chief executive of US Ski & Snowboard (USSS), and Outside chief executive Robin Thurston.  The discussion explores on how NGBs can align their media goals with sustainability, while also focusing on grassroots development and participation. Talking points: • Challenges for NGBs like USSS in broadcast (2:58) • What is Outside Interactive? - (8:32) • How did the USSS and Outside partnership come together? - (12:22) • The role of membership and community in content distribution - (24:01) • Grassroots growth content - (32:10) • Looking back at the World Surf League broadcast deal with Facebook - (42:23) • Early signs of success and growing the platform - (48:12)

On this episode of StreamTime hosts Nick Meacham and Chris Stone deliver a deep dive episode exploring DAZN as a business, pouring over recent deals, financial reports, and where the company is headed next.   Talking points: • DAZN Introduction - (2:39) • Evolution of the DAZN strategy - (8:52) • DAZN’s NFL partnership - (11:24) • Insights into DAZN's financial report - (27:05) • Is a DAZN IPO inevitable? - (35:20) • What other businesses is DAZN investing in - (43:14) • Light at the end of the tunnel for DAZN - (53:02)

On this week's episode of the StreamTime Podcast hosts Nick Meacham and Chris Stone are joined by Premier League Production's (PLP) managing director, Nick Morgan, to get a behind-the-scenes insight into how the world’s most popular soccer property is delivered to fans around the world. Talking points: • Intro - (2:01) • What is the relationship between the Premier League and PLP?  - (4:44) • How much goes into producing a Premier League match? - (7:42) • How does PLP compare to Olympic Broadcast Services(OBS)? - (10:30) • What does a matchday look like? - (18:44) • How to test innovation without disruption - (25:05) • What are the biggest concerns delivering a quality broadcast? - (30:48) • Rapid fire question: 9:16, 3pm blackout rule, Premier League DTC content (46:43)