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On this episode of StreamTime host Nick Meacham is joined by A Guy with a Scarf, Carlo de Marchis, as he breaks down all of the action from this year's NAB. The two also discuss the impact of ongoing media deals and how the power of individuals and content creators is impacting investments. 

 

Talking Points:


Key takeaways from NAB - the role of technology and trends impacting the sports ecosystem - (5:28)
Why is Disney taking a more strategic approach to its sports offering globally - (30:04)
Can Caitlin Clark's star power drive women's sports right valuations? - (36:04)
How valuable are content creators like Dude Perfect in the current media culture - (46:25)

The Masters has cornered its market when it comes to the high-status sports fan but it doesn't really cater to Gen Z. StreamTime Sports host Nick Meacham offers his thoughts on a 'tradition unlike any other' before introducing a panel from SportsPro New York which sought to answer how sports can attract younger generations of fans.

Seth Bacon, MLS executive vice president of media, discusses the league’s ongoing relationship with Apple, while Joe Markowski, DAZN’s former North American chief executive, provides his perspective on the challenge of piracy. Hosts Nick Meacham and Tom Bassam also share their biggest takeaway from SportsPro New York and offer insight into where the sports media market is heading.

Talking points:


Is the American sports market moving from subscription to advertising-based models? - (4:04)
What does piracy tell us about fans and how can broadcasters mitigate associated losses? - (8:25)
Will others look to replicate MLS and Apple’s single media partner approach? - (16:57)
Seth Bacon on year one and beyond with Apple - (31:17)

In a world with countless subscription services the power of free-to-air broadcast is vital to the success of sports. In this episode of StreamTime Sports host Nick Meacham is joined by Glen Killane, executive director for the European Broadcasting Union.

Talking points:


Who is the European Broadcast Union and who do they work with? – (6:06)
Why did the EBU decide to launch its own Eurovision Sport OTT service ? – (19:10)
How will Eurovision Sport be monetised? – (33:23)
What is the future role of free-to-air in sports? – (36:59)

The uncertain future of US sports media has led to an unprecedented planned streaming service combining Fox, ESPN, and Warner Bros Discovery's live sports offerings. This has provoked a legal reaction from sports aggregator Fubo TV, with CEO David Gandler describing the JV as a 'cartel'. Here, Gandler discusses the JV partners' ‘bad behaviour’ with StreamTime Sports host Nick Meacham, as well as explaining how Fubo is continuing to grow in such a competitive market.


How has Fubo continued to grow in the face of industry doubts? - (3:34)
Why does the joint venture hurt both the sports ecosystem and the fans? - (8:24)
What’s right the balance between subscription and ad monetisation models? - (18:19)
Will the value of American sports rights reflect the downturn seen in Europe? - (19:48)
What role do regional sports networks play on Fubo? - (21:35)

Social media and sports go hand in hand, but the sports industry has yet to realise the reach and value of fan generated content. On this episode of StreamTime host Nick Meacham is joined by Videocites chief executive and founder Eyal Arad. The two discuss how the likes of the NBA are using new technology to track and monetise UGC.

Talking points:


How much exposure does UGC create for leagues, teams, and athletes?
How can rights holders monetise UGC?
Do highlights help or hurt live sports value?
What challenges do social media platforms and UGC present for piracy?
Why UGC is perfect for brand partnerships in sports?