Monthly Archives: December 2006
UK sportscasters face spectrum challenge
Written on December 30, 2006 at 10:31 pm, by SVG Staff
By Kevin Hilton SVG Europe Correspondent UK broadcasting and frequency licensing body Ofcom revealed just before Christmas details of its long-awaited Digital Dividend. This lays out proposals for future use […] More
Daktronics rolls out ProPitch display technology
Written on December 29, 2006 at 9:03 am, by SVG Staff
Daktronics has expanded its line of full-color, LED products with a new technology called ProPitch that is designed specifically for soccer/football perimeter applications. According to John Mette, Manager of Daktronics […] More
EVS helps drive La Sexta basketball coverage
Written on December 28, 2006 at 9:02 am, by SVG Staff
New Spanish broadcaster La Sexta achieved record viewings at the September World Basketball Championships 2006 in Barcelona following the introduction of EVS Broadcast Equipment’s live and near live production solutions. […] More
Fox Sports brings Bowl Bash to broadband
Written on December 28, 2006 at 8:24 am, by SVG Staff
FOX Sports is embracing broadband for its “Bowl Bash” with live streaming of the AT&T Cotton Bowl on Jan. 1 and download game delivery as it will make all five […] More
SVG, CEA go inside the mind of the HD sports fan at Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas
Written on December 28, 2006 at 8:17 am, by SVG Staff
What impact does sports have on driving the HD transition? What HD sports experiences do viewers treasure the most? And do viewers really care if games involving their favorite team […] More
Fish add 8 Panasonic 103-inch HD displays
Written on December 21, 2006 at 11:06 pm, by SVG Staff
Miami s Dolphin Stadium recently added eight 103 full high-definition professional plasma displays to its exclusive Club Level accommodations as part of a large-scale renovation and expansion. Offering fans a […] More
SVG, EVS launch EVS operator database
Written on December 21, 2006 at 12:00 pm, by SVG Staff
EVS, a leading provider of video server technology for sports and live-event TV productions, has launched an online database of qualified EVS operators with the Sports Video Group, a sports […] More
NMT, CBS Sports gear up for HD PGA coverage with Sony, fiber interconnects
Written on December 21, 2006 at 11:50 am, by SVG Staff
By Ken KerschbaumerNMT is putting the final touches on HD12, a new three-trailer mobile unit that will be at the core of CBS Sports operations beginning in late January. The […] More
Derse promoted to Fox Sports Int. VP, Interactive Media
Written on December 21, 2006 at 9:47 am, by SVG Staff
Fox Sports International (FSI) promoted Edward Derse to Vice President of Interactive Media. Derse will continue to report to David Sternberg, Executive Vice President and General Manager of FSI. In […] More
Front Porch Digital promotes Esposito to VP, professional services
Written on December 20, 2006 at 4:23 pm, by SVG Staff
Front Porch Digital has appointed Jeffrey Esposito as vice president of professional services for the Americas. Esposito has been with Front Porch Digital since July 2004, previously serving in the […] More