The Impact of Real-Time Platforms on Sports and TV
As an avid sports enthusiast and social media user, live sports events have provided the ultimate convergence between broadcast media and the real-time web. Watching a NFL game and tweeting with my “Twitter Friends” has enriched the experience and the anticipation of every play – making Twitter a must have viewing companion. And beyond the personal connections and individualized real-time conversations, Twitter provides extended access to professional analysts from print, TV and web properties – adding an extra dimension to the viewing experience. For instance, you no longer must rely on the narrow opinion of the booth announcers to discuss a coach’s challenge or a key decision to go for it on a 4th down – or even just the thrill of sharing your excitement when your favorite team scores a touchdown.
Netflix Streaming: Separating Fact from Fiction
As someone on the front lines of the digital content industry I often hear entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and many tech bloggers speak about the Netflix Streaming service becoming the de facto digital movie experience ultimately cannibalizing Video On-Demand (VOD) or Electronic Sell-Through (EST). While I am a huge fan of the Netflix “experience” that includes streaming to most internet connected devices, I do not believe Netflix Streaming is the “Holy Grail” for digital movies. What I do believe is that Netflix Streaming is NOT a competitor for VOD or EST, but rather is an alternative for Pay TV services such as HBO, EPIX and Showtime.
The Death Spiral Continues….NASCAR on Fox
According to Sports Media Watch, FOX has its lowest rated NASCAR season ever.
A year of declines has concluded with FOX drawing its lowest average rating for NASCAR since the net began airing races in ’01.
Excluding the rain delayed Coca Cola 600, 12 NASCAR races averaged a 5.1/11 rating and 8.5 million viewers on FOX during the 2009 season, down 11% in ratings and 9% in viewers from a 5.7/12 and 9.3 million last year, and the lowest rated season ever for NASCAR on FOX.
Survival of the Fittest? – NASCAR Teams Look to Consolidation
The global credit crisis may be slowing the M&A markets of Corporate America, however, mergers and acquisitions remain all the buzz in NASCAR. Back in July, I wrote Team Consolidation on the Horizon and it appears more likely than ever that Michael Waltrip Racing (MWR) led by Robert Kauffman will acquire Chip Ganassi Racing. Additionally, [...]
Meshkin lives out dream as NASCAR owner
By Dick Brinster, The Associated Press June 10, 2004 3:53 PM EDT (1953 GMT) Dressed in a T-shirt, jeans and sneakers, his cap on backward, Alex Meshkin bears little resemblance to other NASCAR team owners. That’s what Larry McReynolds thought when the former crew chief was approached last spring by Meshkin and asked to join [...]
Toyota and Chevy Truck teams announced for 2004
HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) — Toyota officially became part of NASCAR’s Craftsman Truck series on Friday, announcing agreements with four teams for the 2004 season. Bill Davis Racing, Innovative Motorsports Inc., Waltrip Racing Inc. and Bang Racing, all new to the series, will field Toyota Tundra trucks in the season-opening event Feb. 13 at Daytona International [...]
Toyota launches four-team Craftsman entry
By Gary Graves, USA TODAY Rarely has a NASCAR entrance generated as much buzz as Toyota’s announcement that it would enter its Tundra model in the Craftsman Truck Series this season. Mike Skinner, who”ll drive a Tundra, says the engine needs work, but “I’d be very surprised if it weren’t competitive within four or five [...]
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