LiveU and Athletic Sport Group (ASG) are joining forces to offer broadcasters and publishers a full service for sports production and the distribution of live content over IP. The solution offered by ASG Broadcast Services, incorporates LiveU’s cloud-based Matrix video distribution platform, which enables sports rightsholders and content owners to live stream their sporting event reliably and cost-effectively to multiple destinations and TV stations worldwide.

The first ever SPORTEL to be held in South America was a sensational success! General Manager of SPORTEL, Ms. Amparo Di Fede announced this morning that SPORTELRio 2012 has exceeded all expectations. “It was SPORTEL’s goal to set a platform for the world and Brazil. Due to the upcoming FIFA World Cup and the Olympic Games Brazil has moved into the spotlight of the global sports media industry. Brazil seeks partners globally and the world is keen to work with Brazil.” Ms. Di Fede continues.

SPORTEL is the world’s leading business market for the Sports Media Industry, recognized globally as the largest, most influential business venue for high-level sports and media executives for the past 23 years.

The second edition of SPORTELRio closes its doors today and proved to be a sensational success! General Manager, Ms. Amparo Di Fede stated: “Before the market, we had high hopes for SPORTELRio 2013 and we are delighted that the market has exceeded our expectations“. She continued, “2012 saw Brazil provide the venue for a number of major sporting events and the world looks forward to 2013, 2014 and beyond.

SPORTEL is the only executive business meeting of the global sports media industry in the world. For 24 years, SPORTEL is globally accepted as the one “must-attend” business market for any sports media company involved in aspects such as broadcasters, sport organizations or content rights holders, media technology or new media.

Boxing legend visits SPORTEL, as Octapixx LIVE celebrates second season of “Prime/Time Boxing™” . Octapixx LIVE is pleased to commemorate the start of the second season of its international boxing television series, “Prime/Time Boxing™” (48 x 120’), by welcoming legendary Brazilian boxer, Acelino “Popo” Freitas” to SPORTELRio on Monday, March 12, 2012.

The first ever SPORTEL in South America held in March 2012 was a sensation in the sports media industry! Nearly 600 attendees from all over the world came to do business in and with Brazil. In fact, the market was the most successful SPORTEL ever to be hosted outside Monaco.

Issue 28 of Sportcal Magazine is now available and will be distributed at a range of major international sports conferences and events in the early months of the year, including Sportel Rio in March.

EditShare, the technology leader in shared media storage and end-to-end workflow solutions, has announced a new addition to its Geevs family of broadcast servers designed to revolutionize the sports/live events market.

Following the highly successful inaugural event in 2008, TVBEurope’s Sports Broadcast Europe 2010 is the only conference that brings European sports broadcasters together in one room for one day in central London to talk about key technology issues, and how the business is changing.

The new streaming platform Dyn is being supported by Qvest with project management and technical consulting prior to go-live. In close exchange, Dyn, Qvest and the other technical service providers ensure a flawless setup of the content processes from live recording at the sports venues to distribution. Starting at the end of August 2023, the sports channel Dyn will be offering among other highlights exclusive live broadcasts of top German and European competitions in handball, basketball, volleyball, table tennis and field hockey.

In the second installment of captivating short films by Vinten – a leading provider of manual and robotic camera support systems – and international Award-winning filmmaker David Spurdens, The Winner captures a new perspective on why Vinten is the premiere choice for sports broadcasters around the globe. From the Vision 100 to the Vector 750, Vinten’s manual supports offer camera operators consistent, predictable performance even in an unpredictable live sports environment.

The Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame is proud to announce the Class of 2012, eight industry leaders who will be honored on Dec. 11, 2012, at a ceremony at the New York Hilton Hotel. Ken Aagaard, Chairman, Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame, revealed this year’s class of distinguished inductees at an SVG Advisory Board meeting held Wednesday night in New York City.

Ferri Lighting Design & Associates (FLDA) today announced that it has designed and installed the lighting for the new flagship ESPN ‘Sportscenter’ studio, at ESPN’s headquarters facility in Bristol, Connecticut. The new studio design, which is almost fully LED lit, is the first LED studio deployment for ESPN.

SportsEngine Inc., an NBC Sports Group company and the leading youth sports technology provider, announced today that they have partnered with Pixellot, the global leader in automated sports production for the semi-professional market. With the formation of this partnership, Pixellot will be included in the new SportsEngine Marketplace, featuring their  sports production solutions that revolutionize traditional video capture, production and distribution processes. Pixellot’s solutions enable professional and amateur sports organizations to affordably cover and monetize their events.