From More Tech to Alternate Productions, Live Sports Production Leaders Reflect on a Year Full of Highlights

Leaders from FOX Sports, ESPN, CBS Sports, WBD Sports, and MLB Network reflect on the year

This past year was loaded with high-end live sports productions was the major networks. At the SVG Summit last week, leaders from FOX Sports, ESPN, CBS Sports, WBD Sports, and MLB Network took to the stage to reflect on some of their favorite moments. Additionally, they offer their takes on the latest trends that are driving their productions, the challenges in continuing to do more as shows get larger, and what new technologies are really making a difference.

The discussion included:

• Chris Brown, WBD Sports, VP, Tech Operations
• Jason Cohen, CBS Sports and CBS Sports Network, VP, Remote Technical Operations
• Susan Stone, MLB Network, SVP, Operations and Engineering
• Tina Thornton, ESPN, EVP, Creative Studio and Marketing

This conversation was hosted at the SVG Summit in New York City on Dec. 12 and was moderated by Mike Davies, Fox Sports, EVP, Technical and Field Operations; SVG Chairman.

Alternate broadcasts became increasingly popular in live sports in 2023. Why are more broadcasters doing them? What is the goal of them?

Real-time augmented reality graphics are becoming a mainstay in the live sports broadcast. How are they changing how viewers view the game and, for the producers themselves, is it always worth the sizable investment?

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