{"id":107974,"date":"2016-11-22T13:52:21","date_gmt":"2016-11-22T18:52:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.sportsvideo.org\/?p=107974"},"modified":"2016-11-22T13:52:21","modified_gmt":"2016-11-22T18:52:21","slug":"csn-chicago-revamps-sports-news-programming-format-with-new-shows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.sportsvideo.org\/2016\/11\/22\/csn-chicago-revamps-sports-news-programming-format-with-new-shows\/","title":{"rendered":"CSN Chicago Revamps Sports-News Programming Format With New Shows"},"content":{"rendered":"

CSN Chicago (CSN) has announced a significant format change to its traditional sports news presentation with the upcoming debut of two, brand new shows \u2013 In the Loop<\/em> and CSN Fast Break<\/em> \u2013 both of which will make their CSN premiere on Monday, December 5.\u00a0 The announcement was made by Kevin Cross, Sr. Director of News & Original Content for CSN Chicago.<\/p>\n

\"in-the-loop\"<\/a>Beginning Monday, December 5 at 6:30 p.m. CT, CSN will premiere In the Loop<\/em> presented by Comcast Business.\u00a0 Hosted by CSN personalities Luke Stuckmeyer (@LukeStuckmeyer) and Leila Rahimi (@leilarahimi), In the Loop<\/em> will provide viewers with a fast-paced, fresh take on the day\u2019s local and national sports scene seen through the eyes of the ever-growing social media universe from both a player and fan perspective.\u00a0 In the Loop<\/em> breaks away from the traditional sports news format with a focused-emphasis on viewer interaction via fan engagement on a number of accompanying digital portals, including interactive online polls (CSNChicago.com\/vote) featuring instantaneous on-screen results and social media fan commentary\/photos\/videos\/etc. sent to CSN\u2019s official \u201cIn the Loop\u201d Twitter handle (@CSNInTheLoop), along with the network\u2019s Facebook (Facebook.com\/CSNChicago), Twitter (@CSNChicago), and Instagram (@csnchicago) accounts.\u00a0 Viewer can submit their photos\/videos\/commentary and just about anything that\u2019s on their mind by utilizing the hashtag #InTheLoop.<\/p>\n

The 6:30 p.m. edition of In the Loop<\/em>, to air every Sunday through Friday on CSN, will also feature appearances from a number of CSN on-air talent, analysts, and additional special guests from the sports and entertainment field discussing and debating the day\u2019s hottest sports topics.\u00a0 Among the many featured segments appearing in all 6:30 p.m. editions of In the Loop<\/em> presented by Comcast Business include:<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u201cNo Huddle\u201d \u2013 Opening segment (1-2 minutes) featuring a rapid-fire sports update of the day\u2019s top headlines.<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u201cMust See Media\u201d \u2013 A social media congregation (Twitter\/Instagram\/Facebook\/Snapchat) of the day\u2019s top viral videos, messages, and more from Chicago\u2019s pro athletic superstars, along with athletes and sports personalities from around the country.<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u201cThe List\u201d \u2013 The definitive daily Top 5 list focusing on the day\u2019s most-talked about sports event or moment, woven into historical context, in which fans can vote on their top choice.<\/p>\n

At 10:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. (also debuting on Monday, December 5), CSN will present In the Loop Prime<\/em> presented by GMC.\u00a0 Once again hosted by Stuckmeyer and Rahimi, In the Loop Prime<\/em> will feature the same viewer interactive\/social media-focused format as the 6:30 p.m. edition, however, with a greater emphasis on the evening\u2019s top local professional, collegiate, and preps sporting events.\u00a0 Among the many featured segments appearing in all 10:00\/10:30 p.m. editions of In the Loop Prime<\/em> presented by GMC include:<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u201cNo Huddle\u201d \u2013 Opening, expanded segment featuring a rapid-fire sports update of the evening\u2019s top games, featuring highlights, players\/coaches interviews, and more.<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u201cThe Play\u201d \u2013 \u201cIn the Loop Prime\u201d will provide a comprehensive, detailed breakdown of the single, most impactful play of any given game that took place that particular evening.<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u201cInstant Trivia\u201d \u2013 Fan voting trivia segment that focuses on one unique aspect of a particular game occurring that night.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe needs of today\u2019s sports fan has changed,\u201d says Cross.\u00a0 \u201cWe have learned that viewers want more than just highlights.\u00a0 They want to know what their favorite players are up to on social media.\u00a0 They want to be engaged in ways that they can directly be active participants in the content.\u00a0 Most importantly, they want to be entertained, they want to be informed, and they want to have fun.\u00a0 The movement away from the traditional sports news format and the introduction of our new shows on CSN Chicago will engage and involve our viewers like never before.\u201d<\/p>\n

In addition, debuting Monday, December 5 at midnight, the network will premiere CSN Fast Break<\/em> presented by CLR.\u00a0 Airing in a rotating, 15-minute format, CSN Fast Break<\/em> will deliver a condensed, fast-paced late night recap of all the day\u2019s top sports highlights, including post-game player\/coaches interviews, and a national recap of the evening\u2019s top games and standout moments.\u00a0 NOTES: A replay CSN Fast Break<\/em> will also air during the network\u2019s morning news block (6:00-8:00 a.m. and noon on CSN; 8:30 a.m. \u2013 noon on CSN+)\u2026also, a five-minute online version of CSN Fast Break<\/em> will also be made available for viewing on the network\u2019s digital home, CSNChicago.com.<\/p>\n

To accompany the network\u2019s transition from the traditional sports news format, CSN Chicago recently launched numerous weekly podcasts, further connecting CSN\u2019s local sports expertise with its die-hard Chicago sports fan base.\u00a0 Combining the savvy insight from CSN\u2019s vast team of anchors, reporters, analysts, CSNChicago.com \u201cInsiders,\u201d television and digital producers, along with a number of current\/former players & coaches and media personalities, CSN\u2019s podcasts create a unique blend of perspectives and conversations for fans of the Blackhawks, Bulls, Cubs, White Sox, and Bears among others.<\/p>\n

CSN\u2019s BlackhawksTalk, BullsTalk, CubsTalk, WhiteSoxTalk, BearsTalk, SportsTalk Live, Fantasy Football Fix and BigTenTalk podcasts can be found at www.csnchicago.com\/podcasts and by simply subscribing to them via iTunes, Google Play or Stitcher.\u00a0 The podcasts can be played on any mobile device, laptop, or desktop computer.\u00a0 Listeners can also find the podcasts and other articles and videos via Twitter by following @CSNChicago, @CSNBlackhawks, @CSNBulls, @CSNCubs, @CSNWhiteSox, @SportsTalkCHI, @CSNFantasy and @CSNBigTen.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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