Ivy League Network Adds Broadcast, User Enhancements for 2017-18

Set to launch its fifth year as the game-day home for Ivy League live events, the newly-branded Ivy League Network (ILN) will welcome a number of broadcast and user-experience enhancements in the 2017-18 academic year. ILN features more than 1,100 live events and thousands of hours of on-demand content.

Enhancements include:
ILN mobile app launching in early September

Network-quality graphics with statistical integration (via a partnership with AJT Systems)

Desktop, tablet and mobile redesign launching in mid-October

“We are excited to announce these enhancements to the Ivy League Network,” says Robin Harris, Executive Director. “Over the summer, the League has invested significant time and resources to advance an already successful product to the next level. A customizable mobile app, a more user-friendly and personalized online site, and an industry-leading graphics system will deliver an enriched viewing experience to Ivy League fans.”

In addition to the platform adjustments and production quality enhancements, the League will showcase 25 ILN productions on ESPN3 this fall, complementing a League-record 22-game national broadcast package for Ivy League football.

ILN Mobile App Set to Launch in Early September
In early September, the Network will be available on an app for mobile devices. The app will be available for download at both the App Store and Google Play.

The ILN app will enable fans to personalize their ILN experience by choosing their favorite team, and will remind subscribers about upcoming events and new on-demand content through customizable push notifications.

“In response to feedback from our subscribers, offering a customizable app was the obvious next step for the Network,” says Harris. “Providing our fans the ability to have a seamless experience on their mobile devices complements the availability on desktop, tablet and the ILN Apple TV and Roku apps. Ivy League fans will enjoy a quality experience regardless of where they are and what screen they are watching.”

Partnership with AJT Systems
Over the summer, the Ivy League partnered with software company AJT Systems to enhance the production quality of ILN broadcast graphics for many events.

“AJT Systems is thrilled to be partnering with the Ivy League as they take their network to a new level for their fans,” says Ron Linares, President of AJT Systems. “The introduction of the LiveBook GFX graphics system into their production workflow with enable the Ivy League Network to broadcast more full HD animated graphics while actually minimizing the work required by their operators to do so. We are very excited to watch the Ivy League Network evolve, and are sure their fans will be captivated by their new, compelling graphics capabilities.”

In 2017-18, ILN viewers can expect high-quality, custom animations, real-time statistical integration as well as a consistent and clean look to each ILN broadcast.

New Online User Experience to Launch in October
For the past three years, the ILN has produced over 1,100 games annually and featured hours of on-demand content available to Ivy League fans.  The League distributes a variety of broadcasts for over 30 of its broad-based offerings. In mid-October, the League will launch a redesign to the current desktop, mobile and tablet site. The redesign of the homepage of IvyLeagueNetwork.com will better integrate the experience of viewers across all devices, including personalized content, programming alerts, scores and upcoming events.

For subscription package information and a list of available fall events, visit IvyLeagueNetwork.com or IvyLeague.tv.