Virtual Green announced Monday it had partnered with Golf Channel to bring its indoor golf technology into studio shows beginning this month. Golf Channel’s on-air talent and instructors will use Virtual Green’s adjustable, automated putting surfaces as part of the network’s programming. The new putting green in Golf Channel’s main studio can create multiple breaks on […]
Earlier last week, the ESPN App began its domestic rollout on AT&T DIRECTV set top boxes in select states, allowing consumers to switch between live content on ESPN and video on-demand to their TVs through a hybrid interface. It’s a first-of-its-kind initiative for ESPN as it intertwines linear and streaming through a traditional distributor. With the […]
In 2016, FOX Sports has been one of the leading media companies when it comes to virtual reality integrations into its live sports broadcasts, including efforts around college football, the recent MLS Cup, Daytona 500 and Premier Boxing Championship, among others. As 2017 approaches, one FOX executive believes that virtual reality has turned the corner […]
After becoming the first athletic conference to sign a live streaming deal with Facebook earlier this Fall, the Atlantic 10 announced Wednesday it had secured a presenting sponsor for its package of 10 to 15 men’s basketball games airing on Facebook Live this season. Starting Wednesday night when Dayton hosts Vanderbilt, promotion of SportsPITTSBURGH — a […]
FOX Sports reporter and host Rachel Bonnetta has creatively leveraged Facebook Live during a few soccer broadcasts in 2016. Bonnetta, who joined the The Buzzer on FOX in early December, and her colleagues utilized the social media platform to bypass the traditional linear broadcast restrictions. Recently, she went ‘Live’ on her own Facebook account from […]
