Live sports production is a booming business, but where does broadcast innovation fit into the equation?

On Episode 3 of Follow the Money, host Sam McCleery sits down with Ken Aagaard, a longtime sports-broadcast executive and former CBS SVP of engineering, operations, and production management,...

It’s officially a tradition for the SVG Summit as Devoncroft Partners Principal Analyst Josh Stinehour gets to the heart of the matter: the financial health of the broadcast technology industry, revenue trends for the world’s biggest media companies.

Presenter:
Josh Stinehour, Devoncroft Partner...

In February, NBC Sports will be at the center of the U.S. sports world when it broadcasts the Winter Olympics, Super Bowl LX, and the NBA All-Star Game all within a 10-day period. In this exclusive panel discussion, NBC Sports executives share the planning and production of those events, making t...

Few individuals exemplify the intersection of sports and entertainment more than Jim Bell. Currently SVP of media for the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the 24-time Emmy Award winner has been trusted with some of the most iconic brands in media, including NBC Olympics, the FIFA World Cup, The...

As the industry looks ahead to a big year in 2026, this overview of FIFA’s operations for the 2026 Men’s World Cup takes you inside the broadcast operations of the massive event which will take over North America this summer.

Oscar Sanchez, FIFA’s Head of Host Broadcast Operations joins us to d...

The SVG Remote Production Forum capped off with an overview of the massive PGA TOUR Studios facility, what it means to the PGA TOUR, how it will improve the fan experience around the globe, and the technology innovations and decisions that make it ready for the future.

Speakers:
Luis Goicouria, ...

ESPN took the stage to discuss how it is embracing JPEG-XS for contribution of thousands of live events this year. Learn about the format’s advantages over others for backhaul and its benefits for studio and event programming, particularly in minimizing latency.

Presented by Adam Whitlock, ESPN,...

Welcome to Behind The Broadcast Booth with Sybil Wilkes, a new interview series that celebrates some of the industry’s most influential leaders behind the scenes in media, production, and cultural storytelling. In episode 6, Sybil is joined by Greer Christian, founder and CEO of Vigilant Manageme...

Hear how key production roles like technical directors, replay operators, graphics teams, and commentators are working remotely — and how the tech stack is evolving to support this. Both users and technology providers discuss how these fully-remote workflows impact the way events are produced, as...

In an era of on-demand content and algorithm-driven recommendations, live programming remains one of the few media formats that reliably delivers mass audiences and real-time engagement. Whether it’s sports, news, awards shows, or tentpole cultural events, live content continues to drive ratings,...

A deep dive into the broadcast coverage of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, featuring insight from some of the creative, operational and technology protagonists behind the production.

Panelists:
Oscar Sanchez, FIFA, Head of Host Broadcast Production
Stefan Wistuba, HBS, Director of FIFA Projects Un...

There is no property in sports — or in all of media, for that matter — that attracts more eyeballs than the National Football League. Join representatives from major NFL rightsholders as they delve into the cutting-edge creativity and technological advances driving NFL broadcast-graphics packages...

Welcome to Behind The Broadcast Booth with Sybil Wilkes, a new interview series that celebrates some of the industry’s most influential leaders behind the scenes in media, production, and cultural storytelling. In episode 5, Sybil is joined by Cynthia 'Boo' Smith, a camerawoman whose journey into...

The way cloud, both public and private, is impacting sports production and content creation continues to evolve in new and exciting ways. Production professionals take to the stage to discuss how they are using the cloud to enhance productions and ultimately serve fans with a better product.

Pan...

When it comes to managing media, few events on earth present the scale and complexity of an Olympic Games. Take a look back at the NBC Olympics media management team's groundbreaking Paris 2024 production ecosystem — from ingest and metadata tagging to editing, archiving, distribution, and beyond...

Main Street Sports President of Production and Programming Norby Williamson sits down with our Ken Kerschbaumer to offer a look at how the revamped FanDuel Sports Network operation is handling live productions for more than 3,000 NBA, NHL and MLB events, as well as original programming for the co...

Whether it’s 4K HDR workflows, the largest double-sided Halo Board video display, or the bevy of high-quality gear in the SMPTE 2110-powered control room, there are many aspects of Intuit Dome that will pique the interest of sports-video-production professionals. Members of the LA Clippers' produ...

How can sports-media organizations integrate the myriad technologies in their ecosystem to make everything feel like one cohesive workflow? Media-management leaders from leagues and broadcasters take the stage to talk best practices for navigating today’s ever-changing technological topography an...

Alternative broadcasts are redefining the sports-viewing experience, blending animation, data-driven storytelling, and interactive elements to engage a younger, more digital-savvy audience. This panel will explore how leagues, broadcasters, and tech innovators leverage alternative production styl...

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...

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 region...

The art of directing a live game is a special skill whether working with two cameras or two hundred cameras. One of the sports media industry's most accomplished directors takes the SVG College Summit stage for our keynote conversation. Jimmy Platt is the lead director for ESPN’s coverage of coll...

The legacy of Hammerin' Hank Aaron, arguably the most recognizable name in Atlanta Braves' history, still reverberates. So much so, Major League Baseball knew that they would tip their cap to the baseball legend when the 2025 MLB All-Star Game came to Truist Park. Through a suggestion by CC Sabat...

Welcome to Behind The Broadcast Booth with Sybil Wilkes, a new interview series that celebrates some of the industry’s most influential leaders behind the scenes in media, production, and cultural storytelling. In episode 4, Sybil is joined by Shasta Averyhardt, a professional golfer that is also...