New Kids: Teams, Streamers, and OTA Broadcasters Join the Regional Party
SVG Regional Sports Production Summit 2025
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33m
As the RSN landscape undergoes seismic shifts, pro teams, streaming platforms, and over-the-air (OTA) broadcasters are stepping in to reshape local-sports coverage. Many pro teams who have reclaimed their local-media rights are launching their own in-house live-production outfits to handle regional broadcasts; others are relying on DTC streamers and OTA broadcasters. Hear how these organizations are developing their own production strategies to engage local fans in a whole new way.
Panelists:
Bob Adlhoch, Phoenix Suns, Executive Producer
Ryan Schaber, Seattle Kraken, VP, Broadcast
Bill Stafford, Raycom Sports, VP of Engineering and Technology Operations
Angie Swint, Texas Rangers, SVP, Broadcasting and Rangers Sports Network, Executive Producer
Moderator:
Kristian Hernández, SVG, Senior Editor
Introduction by:
Mitch Askenas, Comcast Technology Solutions, Executive Director, Sales Strategy
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