For the first time, NBC, owner of the distributive rights of the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics, is releasing its vice-tight grip on providing content to other platforms. A partnership between NBC and Facebook, which also includes the Facebook-owned social media app, Instagram, will kick off prior to the Opening Ceremony on August 5. NBC will publish up to 20 […]
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has partnered with Genius Sports, a global leader in sports data technology based in London. This partnership has Genius Sports assisting the IOC by trying to thwart any attempts of cheating or manipulation during the games. The company will be installing their Sports Integrity Monitor service, which will search through […]
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) just announced the launch of the Olympic Channel. Their new over-the-top (OTT) service will be made available to a global audience on August 21st, directly following the Closing Ceremony in Rio. IOC’s free digital platform will feature year-round live sporting events, news, highlights and original programming, all centered around both the […]
The dynamics of sports have always provided us with a variety of positive features, ranging from fan culture and personal development, to economic opportunities and especially life lessons. There is no definitive way to put into perspective the amount of time and effort athletes spend every day, improving themselves and crafting their skills to perform […]
The 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro are set to be the most technologically advanced television event of all time. Offering over 4,500 hours of streaming content, with some events in new 4K HDR and virtual reality, NBC aims to advance sports broadcasting into unprecedented territory. This shouldn’t surprise anyone who has followed the […]
