StreamTime Sports

With the evolution of NIL in the NCAA, and the digital empowerment of social media, the athlete economy is booming. StreamTime host Nick Meacham is joined by sports industry expert Dev Sethi to discuss how athletes are becoming more influential as their own media businesses and what that means for the future of sports. Key points:

After spending decades in the shadow of rivals Manchester United, the last ten years has seen Manchester City establish themselves as one of soccer’s most successful and influential clubs. Taken from SportsPro Live at London’s Kia Oval, City Football Group (CFG) chief marketing officer Nuria Tarré discusses how the club has transformed on and off the pitch into a global brand without losing its local spirit. Key Points:

With streaming heavyweights Netflix, YouTube, Amazon, and Apple making big moves into sports what does it mean for a fragmented European market? As part of last week's SportsPro Live StreamTime host Nick Meacham is joined by SportsPro technology editor Steve McCaskill and Lydia Fairfax founder of Triple Crown Consulting to discuss on stage for a live podcast recording. Talking points: - Is WWE the start of Netflix’s ambition for live sports? - Why is Amazon shifting its acquisition strategy? - Will YouTube prioritise growth in Europe? - Should we expect Apple to acquire any European rights?

On this episode of StreamTime host Nick Meacham is joined by A Guy with a Scarf, Carlo de Marchis, as he breaks down all of the action from this year's NAB. The two also discuss the impact of ongoing media deals and how the power of individuals and content creators is impacting investments. Talking Points:

The Masters has cornered its market when it comes to the high-status sports fan but it doesn't really cater to Gen Z. StreamTime Sports host Nick Meacham offers his thoughts on a 'tradition unlike any other' before introducing a panel from SportsPro New York which sought to answer how sports can attract younger generations of fans.

Seth Bacon, MLS executive vice president of media, discusses the league’s ongoing relationship with Apple, while Joe Markowski, DAZN’s former North American chief executive, provides his perspective on the challenge of piracy. Hosts Nick Meacham and Tom Bassam also share their biggest takeaway from SportsPro New York and offer insight into where the sports media market is heading. Talking points:

In a world with countless subscription services the power of free-to-air broadcast is vital to the success of sports. In this episode of StreamTime Sports host Nick Meacham is joined by Glen Killane, executive director for the European Broadcasting Union. Talking points:

The uncertain future of US sports media has led to an unprecedented planned streaming service combining Fox, ESPN, and Warner Bros Discovery's live sports offerings. This has provoked a legal reaction from sports aggregator Fubo TV, with CEO David Gandler describing the JV as a 'cartel'. Here, Gandler discusses the JV partners' ‘bad behaviour’ with StreamTime Sports host Nick Meacham, as well as explaining how Fubo is continuing to grow in such a competitive market.

Social media and sports go hand in hand, but the sports industry has yet to realise the reach and value of fan generated content. On this episode of StreamTime host Nick Meacham is joined by Videocites chief executive and founder Eyal Arad. The two discuss how the likes of the NBA are using new technology to track and monetise UGC. Talking points:

Fan data and shifts in media consumption suggest that the major football clubs and leagues should be bypassing traditional broadcasters and seeking to directly monetise their supporters via digital channels. On this episode of StreamTime Sports host Nick Meacham is joined by Neil Joyce, chief executive at CLV Group, to discuss the opportunities of going direct to consumer. Talking Points:

The launch of the Apple Sports app signals the global technology giant's intent to take a larger stake in the fan's digital ecosystem. StreamTime Sports host Nick Meacham is joined by SportsPro technology editor Steve McCaskill to discuss the significance of this move, as well as a few other news items in the sports media space. Talking points:

The Dyn Media streaming platform launched in Germany in the summer of 2023 with a unique offering of popular, but second-tier, sports. Backed by the Axel Springer publishing house, it is the digital home of handball, domestic basketball, volleyball, table tennis and hockey. Here, the platform's CEO Andreas Heyden talks to StreamTime host Nick Meacham about Dyn's journey so far. Talking Points:

When Aura first announced itself in the sports streaming space it wanted to change the game. It still does, but in a different way. StreamTime Sports host Nick Meacham speaks to Aura CEO Anthony Arena about the Australian-based technology company's next move. Talking points:

ESPN, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery's recently announced sports streaming joint venture looks like a game changer for the US media landscape. Sports media expert and former long-time Fox executive Patrick Crakes joins SportsPro CEO Nick Meacham to break down what it all means. Talking points:

SportsPro reporter Josh Sim recently wrote about the big questions for women’s football in 2024 and the major changes on the horizon that could change the commercial model. Here he joins SportsPro CEO Nick Meacham to discuss what the right approach is for a sport on the verge of becoming big business. Key topics:

George Pyne's Bruin Capital recently sold its stake in the Two Circles marketing agency at an internal rate of return of more than 60%. That deal was just the latest exit to turn a profit for Bruin in recent years, with the respective sales of On Location to Endeavor and Deltatre to Bain Capital also generating big payouts. Here, Pyne, the founder and CEO of Bruin, talks to SportsPro CEO Nick Meacham about how the firm has struck gold with its investments in the sports industry.

Netflix has agreed a ten-year, ‘$5bn’ deal with WWE to become the exclusive global broadcaster of Monday Night Raw, including in the US, from 2025. The agreement also covers the international rights to WWE’s other programming and premium live events – including Wrestlemania. The announcement is by far and away Netflix’s biggest investment in live sports and so an emergency podcast was convened featuring SportsPro's Nick Meacham and Steve McCaskill alongside Minal Modha research director at Ampere Analysis to discuss what it all means. Talking points:

Netflix has agreed a ten-year, ‘$5bn’ deal with WWE to become the exclusive global broadcaster of Monday Night Raw, including in the US, from 2025. The agreement also covers the international rights to WWE’s other programming and premium live events – including Wrestlemania. The announcement is by far and away Netflix’s biggest investment in live sports and so an emergency podcast was convened featuring SportsPro's Nick Meacham and Steve McCaskill alongside Minal Modha research director at Ampere Analysis to discuss what it all means. Talking points:

With the digital marketing sector facing the phasing out of third-party cookies, the sports industry needs an alternative for collecting and leveraging data that will allow a greater connection with fans. Sportradar has a solution and here, Mike Falconer, the sports technology company's vice president of strategy, explains to SportsPro CEO Nick Meacham how it works.

How has EA adjusted to life after Fifa and has it made the most of its new freedoms? What can we learn from EA's success with its sports titles? Steve McCaskill joins SportsPro CEO Nick Meacham to talk all things video games. Talking points: