RSNs Are Finding New Ways To Not Just Survive, but Thrive
SVG Regional Sports Production Summit 2025
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40m
Although RSNs continue to produce the lion’s share of live pro-sports broadcasts in the U.S., it’s impossible to avoid today’s market reality: times are tough. Between cable’s ongoing cord-cutting exodus, more games migrating to national-rights packages, and a litany of pro teams opting to go the DTC or OTA route in lieu of cable, what are RSNs doing to survive? The answer: PLENTY. Hear from production leaders on how they continue to innovate and find fresh ways to engage fans old and new.
Panelists:
Matt Krol, Altitude Sports & Entertainment, SVP & General Manager
Joe Riley, Chicago Sports Network, EVP, Production, Programming & Broadcast Operations
Matt Sandulli, SNY, VP, Live Game & Long-Form Production
Jon Slobotkin, NBC Sports Regional Networks, SVP, Content and Live Programming
Nick Steger, Marquee Sports Network, Executive Producer
Moderator:
Jason Dachman, SVG, Editorial Director, U.S.; Regional Sports Production Program Director
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