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William (Bill) Mobley: Fubo Says Disney, Fox and WBD Structured Venu Sports Bundle to Destroy Any Potential Competition - the Wrap "Fubo continues to claim that Disney, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) have structured their joint venture Venu Sports in a way that will destroy any potential competition." Maybe so...but local / regional sports teams have other plans. FreeCasts newly launching "Zero Cost" RSSC (Regional Sports Streaming Channel) Partnership Program...may just be enabler here as well. RSSC's will be widely distributed, geo-fenced in market, across all popular streaming services. Built directly for all Pro/College/Prep Sports in local markets will include Streaming Live Games, Broadcast to Stream, VOD, Replays, Ticket Sales, Merchandise, E-commerce, Spirit Squads, Community Events, and Philanthropy features...with Local Sponsors and Advertisers, all presold and on all device types. Big Revenues! FreeCast: NASDAQ Symbol: CAST Dropping Soon. 25 year Vision - Originator of Streaming TV 10 years in Development $MM's Invested corp.freecast.com #FreeCast #NextGenStreaming #NoMoreAppDiving #EndtheStreamingChaos https://lnkd.in/ewfzvevG

NBA Fan experiences say it all! We were thrilled to see the fan reactions in the video below, who gathered at 7:30AM local time to generate sell-out audiences cheering on their favorite teams. We were honored to be part of this historic collaboration between IMAX China and NBA China, two global brands that share a passion for delivering best-in-class experiences to their audiences. Using our IMAX StreamSmart™ technology, we streamed the live games over public internet, delivering an immersive and high-quality experience to fans on the other side of the planet. IMAX StreamSmart guaranteed quality while significantly lowering distribution costs for the biggest games on the biggest screens. Discover how IMAX StreamSmart | On-Air can elevate live streaming operations and boost profit margins. Happy, paying fans say it all. #IMAX #StreamingTechnology #LiveStreaming #NBAFinals #IMAXStreamSmart #Innovation #FanExperience #Profitability #OTT National Basketball Association (NBA) IMAX

🏆🎉At last night’s SBC Awards North America 2024, Genius Sports was crowned winner of the Industry Innovation of the Year category. 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 is the world’s first-ever truly immersive live streaming experience for sports bettors and has revolutionised in-play NFL sports betting in less than a year. Live with FanDuel, Caesars Sportsbook & Casino, Fanatics and BetRivers, BetVision brings together low-latency live NFL streams with an integrated betslip, augmented content, stats-driven overlays and personalised viewing options to enable U.S. sports bettors to watch and bet within a single-screen mobile view. BetVision is leading a new wave of immersive sports experiences, as the worlds of live sports viewing and sports betting continue to rapidly converge.

SBC has recognized #BetVision as the #Innovation of the Year. Two years ago, we set out to redefine the live betting experience through truly collaborative effort (and new #rights class) with our partners at the National Football League (NFL). Teamwork really does make the dream work, especially through the challenges of a new technology launch with the biggest U.S. media property. Last season, fans were able to watch and bet live on multiple different sportsbooks, including the national market leader. The differentiator is low-latency at scale and #madden style graphics, but the real game changer will be the tasty #interactive features rolling out for 2024. #SportsTech #Collaboration #Techpartnerships #lowlatency #streaming #immersive

Today's sports fans expect personalized, real-time interactions when they engage with events. The leaders of the PGA TOUR recognize this is the ultimate hole-in-one. Discover how the PGA TOUR is using an expansive range of Comcast Business technologies to deliver immersive, personalized experiences to fans everywhere, including at THE PLAYERS Championship. #enterprisesolutions #broadband #WiFi #comcastbusiness #iworkforcomcast

The Super Bowl just had its first AR flyover! Allegiant Stadium is a domed stadium, so folks inside couldn't witness the traditional Thunderbirds flyover that happens every year. It's crazy to think that this might be the first mixed reality experience in the Big Game. Keep me honest if not. We also created an at-home experience where everyone could guide a mini flyover above their snacks. Both builds used spatial audio, which made the illusion of a real flight more authentic. The closer the aircraft got to you, the louder it got. By flipping to the front camera, viewers were transformed into one of the Thunderbirds pilots flying over Vegas. This was a pretty cool experience, and I'm excited for more location-based AR/MR in live events. We've seen the NFL Toy Story and Nickelodeon integration on TV screens, but bringing it to the stadium adds a whole new layer to it. Could this be the start of a new trend? Let me know your thoughts! #SuperBowl #mixedreality #AR #tech #innovation

The Disney/WBD/FOX sports JV now has a name: Venu Sports. The company says it will launch this "fall," with the rumors being a target month of September. No pricing was announced. I expect the service to launch with minimal customization and personalization in the user experience and advertising. A lot of the work on the backend is being driven by FOX right now, but there simply isn't enough time from concept to launch for the service to have lots of features and functionality. So expect a bare minimum when it launches, with more functionality added over time. Venu Sports CEO says the product is being "built from the ground up," but I'm unsure what that means. Most of the backend tech is utilizing workflows for other video services already in place from FOX and the other JV partners. I don't think there is any problem with this approach, but the quote makes it sound like some completely new tech stack is being invented and designed just for this new service. #streamingmedia #venue #sportsnews #SVOD #disney #wbd #fox

Disney and Fox Partnership Venture Blocked: Win for Streaming Innovation or Loss for Sports Fans? 🥊 The court's decision to block Venu Sports, a joint venture by Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery, has sparked debate. Fubo claims it's a win for streaming competition, and benefits fans. But sports fans disagree. The current sports streaming landscape is fragmented, to put it mildly. The average sports fan needs 2+ subscriptions to watch all of their favorite teams’ games. Venu, with rights to 60% of nationally televised sports, could solve this. Who benefits? Is it pro-competitive or does it maintain the status quo, forcing fans to keep multiple subscriptions? The future of sports streaming is uncertain. What are your thoughts? #VenuSports #StreamingWars #Sports

Sometimes the most inspiring stories come from long-time competitors. Netflix, long known to be a streaming service juggernaut, recently recognized Fortnite's strength and innovation in its product design and marketing approach that it has used to beat its competitors.  One key lesson learned? Don’t silo your brand. As our contributor Todd Irwin explains, we can all learn from Fortnite’s strategy of creating a unified experience by combining gaming, social media, and streaming into a single ecosystem powered by its parent company. As Fortnite shows, launching an inviting and relevant product that helps to de-position competitors can make all the difference in achieving success. https://buff.ly/3PDO5b7 #branding #productdevelopment #growthstrategy #brandstrategy #depositioning

From Streaming to Gaming: The Billion-Dollar Boom! The entertainment world is witnessing an epic revolution as streaming and gaming reshape the future of this multi-billion-dollar industry. The Digital Boom Post-pandemic, digital entertainment skyrocketed, led by Gen Y & Z. Global revenues are on track to hit $500B by 2031 with a 13.4% growth rate! Streaming: The New Cash Machine Platforms like Netflix now rake in $30B+ annually. From original shows to exclusive sports deals, streaming is battling traditional TV for dominance. Gaming: A $250B Powerhouse With 3.2B gamers and esports valued at $1.72B, gaming is more than just a hobby. In-game purchases alone bring in billions! Potential Investment Picks Streaming giants (Netflix, Disney) and gaming leaders (Activision, EA) are top performers. Digital entertainment ETFs are trending among millennials. What’s Next? VR, AR, and the metaverse are set to redefine entertainment. Interactive content is merging gaming with streaming—creating the future of digital fun! #DigitalRevolution #StreamingWars #GamingIndustry #NextGenEntertainment #BillionDollarBoom #FutureOfEntertainment #Metaverse #VRAR #Esports #TechInvestments