StreamTime Sports

A European Super Bowl, the deal of the century, and whether or not it’s fair for fans to illegally stream live Premier League... worlds collide StreamTime Sports co-hosts Nick Meacham and Chris Stone face off with the stars of the SportsPro Podcast, Tom Bassam and George Breare, in a sports business debate that seeks settle the argument once and for all. -          Is piracy of the Premier League fair and inevitable? -          Was the IPL's latest rights deal the most significant of the century?  -          Will the NFL host a Super Bowl in Europe by the end of the decade?

Nick Meacham and Chris Stone discuss the Premier League's new TV deal and key learnings from SportsPro Madrid. Topics include changes in sports media, broadcast negotiations of LaLiga and Ligue 1, DAZN's goal of reaching 1 billion users, disrupting traditional sports with the Kings and Queens League, and the biggest takeaway of the Premier League's new UK broadcast deals.

How are the Premier League, PGA Tour, and WWE approaching sports tech? Jenna Kurath, VP of Startup Partnerships and Head of Comcast NBCU Sports, discusses how the media giant goes about its business in sports tech. Also, co-hosts Nick Meacham and Chris Stone discuss the NFL’s Thanksgiving broadcasts and Amazon’s inaugural Black Friday game. -          Why does Amazon’s Black Friday NFL broadcast matter? - (5:12) -          What technologies will have the largest impact on sports broadcast? - (17:02) -          How do Comcast NBCU SportsTech look to differentiate themselves from other accelerators? - (21:43)? -          Why did the Premier League decide now was the time to become involved? - (25:00) -          What is the biggest challenge sports properties are looking to solve? - (32:22) -          How does NBC Sports trial new innovation without disrupting the existing fan experience? = (41:13)

Disney CEO Bob Iger has confirmed that ESPN will launch a full DTC streaming service by 2025, but how will that impact the whole sports broadcast ecosystem? Co-hosts Nick Meacham and Chris Stone discuss this story amongst others including the NBA, Premier League, Amazon, and more. Key Points: -          What will ESPN’s DTC strategy look like? - (4:22) -          Did Netflix succeed with its first foray into live sports? - (11:47) -          Should European football be concerned about the broadcast negotiations for Ligue 1 and Serie A? - (16:20) -          Can the Premier League create a bidding war by offering more games to broadcasters? - (25:31) -          Will the NBA offer a comprehensive digital package in its upcoming broadcast talks? - (29:18) -          What to make of the Indian market with the sale of Disney Star - (32:48)

As MLS' first season streaming live on Apple TV wraps up, we hear from the league's SVP of emerging ventures, Chris Schlosser, about leveraging technology to connect with a digitally native fanbase. Talking points: What are MLS’s key technology pillars? - (6:54) How does Apple’s partnership impact the league's approach to innovation? - (14:34) How does technology help MLS serve both domestic and international fans? - (23:07) Where does the future of sports technology lie? - (30:58)

Fan engagement and revenue from digital collectibles, virtual stadiums, and other immersive experiences are on the rise as new technologies such as Apple’s Vision Pro are soon to be released. On this episode of StreamTime hear from MLB, the PGA Tour, and the R&A on how they’re connecting physical experiences with virtual worlds to engage fans.  Talking Points: • What is Major League Baseball’s Web 3.0 strategy and how is it broadcasting within the Virtual Ballpark? - (2:33) • How the R&A hosted the first golf major in the metaverse - (24:30) • What is the PGA Tour doing in its partnership with Roblox to attract younger fans? - (46:36)

With video consumption on social media only growing, should sports prioritise putting live content in vertical formats? Co-hosts Nick Meacham and Chris Stone discuss the growing trend and who is best placed in sports to benefit.   Talking points:What is driving vertical video? - (8:09) Should sports consider live broadcast in vertical formats? - (15:06) Can social media platforms help sports monetise mobile-centric content? - (21:26) How can vertical formats increase fan engagement? - (30:16) Which sports make the most sense for vertical video? - (35:07)

SportsPro’s technology editor and WWE fanatic, Steve McCaskill, joins hosts to discuss the merger of UFC and WWE. They explore Endeavor's role in sports, WWE's approach to media, the value of the UFC, factors behind the creation of TKO, future broadcast plans, and the tech leverage for WWE and UFC.

OneFootball’s new CEO Patrick Fischer joins StreamTime Sports co-hosts Nick Meacham and Chris Stone to discuss a challenging 18 months for the digital football platform and how the company is building for the future. Talking points: How is OneFootball building off of the legacy set by founder Lucas von Cranach going forward? – (3:44) Why does OneFootball still believe in Web 3.0 despite early struggles? – (13:23)   Will European soccer fans ever take to PPV?- (21:05) Managing through crisis – (24:11) Can European soccer duplicate the American advertising model? - (29:16) What services can a sports platform offer to monetise fans? - (34:46)

The podcast discusses the prevalence and growth of sports betting in the US since its legalization, the key players in the market, the potential for further growth, comparisons with other mature betting regions, and the impact of sports betting on sports media and coverage.