StreamTime Sports

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 Meach...

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, tea...

Fan data and shifts in media consumption suggest that the major football clubs and leagues should be bypassing traditional broadcasters and seeking to directly monetise their supporters via digital channels. On this episode of StreamTime Sports host Nick Meacham is joined by Neil Joyce, chief executive at CLV Group, to discuss the opportunities of going direct to consumer. Talking Points: How to m...

The launch of the Apple Sports app signals the global technology giant's intent to take a larger stake in the fan's digital ecosystem. StreamTime Sports host Nick Meacham is joined by SportsPro technology editor Steve McCaskill to discuss the significance of this move, as well as a few other news items in the sports media space. Talking points: How significant is the launch of Apple Sports...

The Dyn Media streaming platform launched in Germany in the summer of 2023 with a unique offering of popular, but second-tier, sports. Backed by the Axel Springer publishing house, it is the digital home of handball, domestic basketball, volleyball, table tennis and hockey. Here, the platform's CEO Andreas Heyden talks to StreamTime host Nick Meacham about Dyn's journey so far. Talking Poi...

When Aura first announced itself in the sports streaming space it wanted to change the game. It still does, but in a different way. StreamTime Sports host Nick Meacham speaks to Aura CEO Anthony Arena about the Australian-based technology company's next move. Talking points: How Aura has developed its streaming technology offering (3:00) Serving different types of fans (16:26) Creating new rev...

ESPN, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery's recently announced sports streaming joint venture looks like a game changer for the US media landscape. Sports media expert and former long-time Fox executive Patrick Crakes joins SportsPro CEO Nick Meacham to break down what it all means. Talking points: How significant is this announcement? (3:40) How will this impact each of the stakeholders? (14:29) T...

SportsPro reporter Josh Sim recently wrote about the big questions for women’s football in 2024 and the major changes on the horizon that could change the commercial model. Here he joins SportsPro CEO Nick Meacham to discuss what the right approach is for a sport on the verge of becoming big business. Key topics: Comparing and contrasting the approaches top women’s football leagues take to sports...

George Pyne's Bruin Capital recently sold its stake in the Two Circles marketing agency at an internal rate of return of more than 60%. That deal was just the latest exit to turn a profit for Bruin in recent years, with the respective sales of On Location to Endeavor and Deltatre to Bain Capital also generating big payouts. Here, Pyne, the founder and CEO of Bruin, talks to SportsPro CEO Nick...

Netflix has agreed a ten-year, ‘$5bn’ deal with WWE to become the exclusive global broadcaster of Monday Night Raw, including in the US, from 2025. The agreement also covers the international rights to WWE’s other programming and premium live events – including Wrestlemania. The announcement is by far and away Netflix’s biggest investment in live sports and so an emergency podcast was convened fea...

With the digital marketing sector facing the phasing out of third-party cookies, the sports industry needs an alternative for collecting and leveraging data that will allow a greater connection with fans. Sportradar has a solution and here, Mike Falconer, the sports technology company's vice president of strategy, explains to SportsPro CEO Nick Meacham how it works.

How has EA adjusted to life after Fifa and has it made the most of its new freedoms? What can we learn from EA's success with its sports titles? Steve McCaskill joins SportsPro CEO Nick Meacham to talk all things video games. Talking points: A brief history of the EA-Fifa journey (5:49) The shift that supercharged the gaming industry and how EA took advantage (15:25) Why Fifa split from EA and...

Dan Rayburn is one of the foremost authorities on streaming media technology and digital video business models. He joins StreamTime hosts Nick Meacham and Chris Stone to discuss how sports media companies are transitioning to the digital age. Talking points: The main business and technical challenges that face the major platforms today Is ultra-low latency really that important? The impact of big...

From 'Quarterback' to 'Hard Knocks' and 'All or Nothing', hear about how the NFL produces content. Plus, we hear how Fanatics is looking to play a role in the world of sports broadcast and the global ambitions of World Rugby’s newest streaming platform. On this episode of StreamTime Sports hear from Pat Kelleher of NFL Films, Fanatics' Matt Primack, and James Rothwell o...

Amazon's Prime Video is officially stepping away from the Premier League, shifting its focus in the UK to the Champions League. Alex Green, Amazon Prime Video Sport's European managing director, tells Steve McCaskill what’s next for the platform. Talking points:  How Amazon selects its sports targets on a market-by-market basis in Europe? How is Amazon Prime delivering innovation via user...

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...

News of Premier League’s new broadcast deal with Sky Sports and TNT broke as co-hosts Nick Meacham and Chris Stone recorded this week’s episode of StreamTime Sports. They discuss that and look at some of the biggest talking points from SportsPro Madrid. -          What are the biggest changes in sports media over the last 12 months? -          What did LaLiga and Ligue 1 have to say on their broad...

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 m...

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...

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 do...

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...

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 mone...

A deep analysis of the Endeavor led merger of the UFC and WWE with SportsPro’s technology editor and resident WWE fanatic, Steve McCaskill, alongside regular co-hosts Nick Meacham and Chris Stone. Talking points:   What is Endeavor’s role in sports now? - (8:18) How is WWE approaching broadcast and digital media – (11:00) What does the UFC bring to the table? - (17:04) What factors drove the creat...

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 stru...

Five years on from PASPA, the state of sports betting in the USA has evolved dramatically and still has plenty of room to expand. On this episode of StreamTime Sports co-hosts Nick Meacham and Chris Stone are joined by SportsPro’s deputy editor Ed Dixon to discuss the American sports gambling market's journey.   Talking points: How prevalent has sports betting in the US become since its legali...