The New Local: Streamers and OTA Broadcasters Fill the Regional Sports Void
SVG Regional Sports Production Summit 2026
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34m
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 distribution models are reshaping the local sports media landscape, how production operations are being handled for both game and studio coverage, and whether this new ecosystem can deliver the local sports experience fans demand at a price they are willing to pay.
Panelists:
Rick Allen, ViewLift, Co-Founder and CEO
Scott Gill, TEGNA, Head of Technology & Sports Operations
Greg Sakowicz, Altitude Sports, Director of Digital Content; MyOutdoorTV, Director of Acquisition Marketing
Bill Stafford, Raycom Sports Networks, VP of Engineering and Technology Operations
Moderator:
Jason Dachman, SVG, Editorial Director, U.S.; Regional Sports Production Program Director
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