Sports-media veteran and strategic advisor Patrick Crakes returns for his annual look at current state of the local-sports-media distribution and commercial landscape along with insights into the future of the industry.
Presenter:
Patrick Crakes, Crakes Media, Principal

Major League Baseball has turned regional sports turmoil into opportunity by revolutionizing the industry, producing local broadcasts for 14 clubs and adding cutting-edge production innovations like live drones, Wire Cam, Umpire Cam, and deeper player access that rivals any national broadcast — a...

When the Atlanta Braves decided to bring the club’s broadcast operations fully in-house and launch its own network, the team had less than two months before Opening Day to pull it off. The club's leadership wanted to launch more than just a new RSN, they aimed for a comprehensive content platform...

As the traditional RSN model began to fray, several franchises are betting themselves and taking control of their local media rights and fan relationships. Leaders from MLB, NBA, and NHL teams who made the leap to launch their own RSN, DTC streaming service, or OTA broadcast partnership discuss w...

As traditional regional sports networks navigate a rapidly changing industry, a new wave of streamers and over-the-air broadcasters have stepped in to partner directly with local teams and launch dedicated channels and DTC streaming services that bring games back to fans. Hear how these emerging ...

As regional sports broadcasters navigate tighter budgets and leaner operations, this panel brings together industry leaders to share how they are prioritizing resources, identifying production difference-makers, and building adaptable teams capable of sustaining quality across a long season. From...

As rights fragment across an expanding universe of streamers, OTA broadcasters, and team-owned platforms, the regional sports production ecosystem faces a fundamental restructuring — one that threatens the collaborative frameworks, shared infrastructure, and institutional knowledge that allowed R...

The regional sports production landscape has been reshaped by RSN restructuring, remote workflows, and a shifting labor market. The day’s closing panel brings together facility providers and operations leaders on the front lines to provide a ground-level update on where things stand in 2026. Hear...

From the camera lens to the viewer's screen, the technology powering regional sports broadcasts is evolving at a remarkable pace, and this panel brings together the vendors and manufacturers driving that innovation. Get a first-hand look at the tools reshaping live production workflows, including...

Engineering and technical operations leaders take stock of where RSN infrastructure stands today and where it's headed — examining the latest technologies including IP-based production, cloud-based workflows, and AI-fueled automation. Learn how these regional sports media organizations maintain q...

Altitude Sports & Entertainment details how it deploys Panasonic PTZ cameras to capture Avalanche and Nuggets games at Ball Arena in Denver, enhancing both broadcast coverage and the in-venue fan experience on the video boards. Get a firshand look at how the Altitude production team is using crea...

This case study examines how a hybrid cloud architecture was implemented for Mountain Media Center in Denver, CO to modernize content workflows for live event production/delivery and C-Band replacement. The solution combines the performance and reliability of on-premises infrastructure with the s...

A fast-paced, five-minute showcase of the latest tools, technologies, and innovations making an impact in regional sports production today.
Presenter:
Jessica Colyer, 2110 Solutions, Business Development and Sales Manager

A fast-paced, five-minute showcase of the latest tools, technologies, and innovations making an impact in regional sports production today.
Presenter:
Kyle Phillips, AI-Media, VP, Americas

A fast-paced, five-minute showcase of the latest tools, technologies, and innovations making an impact in regional sports production today.
Presenter:
Abe Abt, AJA, Senior Product Consultant

A fast-paced, five-minute showcase of the latest tools, technologies, and innovations making an impact in regional sports production today.
Presenter:
Steve Reynolds, Imagine Communications, CEO

Presented by:
Jason Dachman, SVG, Editorial Director, U.S.; Regional Sports Production Program Director
Nick Garvin, Mobile TV Group, CEO