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Tough Mudder Teams Up With Unilad to Extend Social Reach

Obstacle course series Tough Mudder has partnered with social media content company Unilad as it continues to try to build out its brand. UK-based Unilad produces short videos and articles surrounding current events. If you frequent Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or YouTube, you’ve more-than-likely come across Unilad content. Tough Mudder and Unilad haven’t worked out the exact […]

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The Early Evolution of the NBA 2K Studio Experience

One thing is certain after the first few weeks of the inaugural season of the NBA 2K League: for fans more used the watching esports on Twitch, the live viewing experience is something wonderful to behold. The competitors sit on large, comfy chairs in the center of the intimately small studio. Teams of five face off […]

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Intel’s Volumetric Video Could Redefine Sports Broadcasts

Inside an unassuming building near Los Angeles International Airport is a 25,000-square-foot soundstage. At the center of that space sits a dome of cameras and lights, pointing down from the ceiling. This is Intel Studios, which houses the world’s largest volumetric video studio. And this could be the future of sports broadcasting. Digital pictures, moving or […]

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Former Disney Chairman Eisner Is Bullish on Streaming Tech

As chairman and CEO of the Walt Disney Company, Michael Eisner oversaw the acquisition of ABC/ESPN. He then started an investment firm, Tornante Company, whose portfolio includes an independent digital video studio, Vuguru. Last year, he purchased Portsmouth FC, an English soccer club. Through this variety of experiences, Eisner has become immersed in sports broadcasting […]

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Tennis Channel Plus to Stream 700 Hours From French Open

On Monday, Tennis Channel began coverage of this year’s French Open, streaming every men’s and women’s qualifier match on its digital subscription service Tennis Channel Plus. From this week through the end of the tournament, the network will stream 700 hours from Roland Garros. For the first time ever, viewers can tune in to watch […]

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