Monthly Archives: December 2011
TNT Gifts NBA Fans with Marquee Matchups and Playoff Mentality
Written on December 22, 2011 at 10:16 am, by Karen Hogan Ketchum
After an offseason marked by marathon negotiating sessions and seemingly endless uncertainty, the NBA returns this Sunday. TNT tips off the 2011-12 season on Christmas Day, delivering basketball-starved fans the […] More
Truck Design Shifts to IT: Engineering Report, Part II
Written on December 22, 2011 at 9:05 am, by Ken Kerschbaumer, Editorial Director
To Read Engineering Report, Part I, CLICK HERE. As consumer viewing habits drift towards laptops, tablets, and smartphones, the mobile-production industry is presented with an intriguing new revenue stream. However, […] More
Truck Vendors Remain in High Gear: CEO Roundtable, Part II
Written on December 22, 2011 at 9:00 am, by Jason Dachman, Chief Editor
To Read CEO Roundtable, Part I, CLICK HERE. CE Support Nonetheless, consumer-electronics companies looking to sell 3D sets — notably, Sony, Panasonic, and LG — have kept 3D sports production […] More
Venue News: Cause of Candlestick Park Blackout Determined; Sens Score New Video Boards
Written on December 22, 2011 at 8:58 am, by Karen Hogan Ketchum
The blackouts that left Candlestick Park in the dark during a much-anticipated Monday Night Football matchup also dimmed the spotlight that would have otherwise been shining on the San Francisco […] More
Ratings Roundup: Tebow, Brady Drive CBS To Season-High NFL Overnight; ESPN’s MNF Makes a Comback
Written on December 22, 2011 at 8:58 am, by Jason Dachman, Chief Editor
As expected, Tebow vs. Brady generated monumental ratings last Sunday for CBS, as the New England Patriots 41-23 win over the Denver Broncos earned an overnight household rating/share of 19.5/36, […] More
Next The Road to CSVS Webinar Announced: Digital Networks – Managing and Distributing Video to Reach a Larger Audience
Written on December 22, 2011 at 8:53 am, by Brandon Costa, Director of Digital
The Sports Video Group is pleased to announce the third installment of its monthly webinar series, The Road to CSVS, will be held on Jan. 21 at 2 p.m. ET. […] More
Lyon Video, CEI Renew SVG Mobile/Integrator Sponsorships
Written on December 22, 2011 at 8:26 am, by Brandon Costa, Director of Digital
The Sports Video Group is pleased to announce that Communications Engineering, Inc. (CEI) and Lyon Video have renewed their SVG mobile/integrator sponsorships. Lyon Video provides mobile television production facilities, full service […] More
iN DEMAND Facility Embraces HD
Written on December 21, 2011 at 3:48 pm, by Ken Kerschbaumer, Editorial Director
iN DEMAND, in an effort to best meet the needs of expanding HD viewership across the country, has completed an HD upgrade of its programming, origination, and playout facility at […] More
Thoma Bravo Inks Deal to Acquire Telestream
Written on December 21, 2011 at 3:41 pm, by Jason Dachman, Chief Editor
Private equity investment firm Thoma Bravo, LLC has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase Telestream, a provider of video transcoding and digital media software solutions. The transaction, which was […] More
NFL Announces First-ever Super Bowl Live Streaming
Written on December 20, 2011 at 1:11 pm, by SVG Staff
For the first time, the Super Bowl, Pro Bowl, and NBC’s Wild Card Saturday doubleheader will be available to fans on television, online, and on select mobile phones. NBC’s postseason […] More