Under-fire Bally Sports sees repeated app crashes across several markets
Users across multiple markets flooded the @BallySportsHelps account's mentions, and they didn't have much help to offer.
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AI announcements clue us into what sports media companies don’t value
Streaming company Kiswe adds veteran CFO Joe Statter
There have been lots of Kiswe streaming deals with sports teams recently, and there may be more to come.
ESPN’s Tim Kurkjian is fearful of technology: ‘I’m scared to death of it’
Kurkjian does a three-hour commute to avoid his own devices during the recording of his podcast.
Spurs’ broadcaster Sean Elliott gets key heart procedure after Apple Watch warning
Long-time Spurs' lead local analyst Sean Elliott got a cardioversion procedure after warnings from his Apple Watch.
Roku’s Drew Adams talks ‘awesome single point of discovery’ of NBC Olympic Zone
"The hope is they come and they say, 'Hey, this was great, it made my streaming a lot easier, there's value in this.'"
ACC and SEC introduce plans for iPad technology
The ACC and SEC announced plans to introduce iPad technology on the sidelines for the 2024 college football season.
CNBC latest outlet to beef up sports business & media coverage
Exclusive: Streaming service Zeam partners with racing driver Ryan Phinny for FAST channel
"Fast Lane TV, By Ryan Phinny" will feature content from around tracks and beyond.
NBC will display the heart rates of parents watching their kids during the Olympics
In case you ever wanted to see just how excited parents get internally during the Olympics....
March Madness Live app features multi-view, whiparound coverage, FAST channels
March Madness Live is back for 2024.
Ringer Union ratifies new contract with protections for AI
"We’re thrilled to share that The Ringer Union has ratified our new contract with 100% yes votes."
Behind the Scenes: Uncovering the Stories of Sports Broadcasters and Analysts
The sporting world is a fast-paced, exciting world where the athletes are in the limelight, with only their...
AEW Revolution viewers irritated over persistent Bleacher Report Live app issues
AEW fans who hoped to tune in for its Revolution PPV on the B/R Live App were left disappointed by the app's technical difficulties.
Packers-49ers viewers universally hated the Andrés Cantor Zoom commercial
"A federal ban on that Zoom commercial."
Microsoft Excel Championship announcer absolutely lost his mind as ‘The Annihilator’ was crowned
"The guy is flexing! He’s flexing! He’s flexing! What is he doing?"
ESPN passes Paris Saint-Germain as most-followed brand on TikTok
Technically, TikTok itself is the most followed brand on its platform. But ESPN has risen above all others.
New personalization features for NBA App continue direct to consumer push
On Tuesday, the NBA announced new features, programs, and customization updates for the NBA App for the upcoming 2023-24 season.
Some clarity emerges on Disney’s ESPN strategic partner and DTC plans
CBS execs talk FAST strategy with ‘terrific growth engines’ Sports HQ and Golazo
Exclusive: Caffeine notches 5.2 million views for first WSL Rip Curl Finals on their platform, crosses 40 million monthly active users
Caffeine's first WSL Rip Curl Finals streams drew a big audience.
Verizon offers customers 40 percent off NFL+ Premium, notable given rights history
VAB CEO Sean Cunningham claims Nielsen changes greatly favor Amazon over other networks
"The changes Nielsen wants to force into NFL currency next week are greatly favoring a single NFL publisher (Amazon) with single-digit share of live sports programming, through an opaque process that essentially builds a walled garden with favorable fundamentals for Amazon in the NFL, in one of the most competitive, highly valued properties in US marketing."
Nielsen blasts Video Advertising Bureau around Thursday Night Football measurement controversy
"We believe that our principled, transparent and open approach to integrating first-party data requires all publishers to play by the same rules and will accelerate the industry’s move toward a streaming-first world."
Podcast company Blue Wire announces equity crowdfunding round
"Blue Wire is offering individual investors the opportunity to join our movement. Independent podcasters are building thriving content businesses, and our infrastructure can support this explosive growth."
