The OB Market In Flux - Balancing Innovation, Cost, and Client Demands
SVG Europe Summit 2025
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25m
As the demands of live sports coverage evolve, so too does the business of outside broadcasting. This panel explores the current state and future direction of OB, examining rising cost pressures, shifting client expectations, and the impact of remote and decentralised production models. Industry leaders discuss how OB providers are adapting to trends such as sustainability, IP-based workflows, flexible staffing, and hybrid event models, while tackling challenges around investment, margins, and long-term viability.
Panelists:
Lise Heidal, NEP Europe, President
Jamie Hindhaugh, Gravity Media, Regional CEO
Robert Kis, TV Skyline, MD
Moderator: Will Strauss, SVG Europe, Editor
This session is sponsored by LAWO.
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