IATSE Responds to Passage of ‘CARES’ Act in Congress
IATSE released a statement regarding the passage of the “CARES” Act: More
Coronavirus Update 3/27: IndyCar Moves Indianapolis 500 from May 24 to Aug. 23; MLB Reportedly Cancels London Series
In light of the CDC’s recent recommendations for curbing the spread of the coronavirus, pro sports leagues continue to postpone or cancel seasons and events. A few weeks ago, SVG began posting a regularly updated list of announcements from pro leagues regarding postponed, canceled, or altered events. Below are further announcements, made on Thursday, March 27. […] More
Mike Yaffe Joins Joseph Electronics as Western Region Sales Engineer
Joseph Electronics (JE), the premier one-stop shop for the broadcast industry and provider of fiber termination and custom fiber solutions, today announced the appointment of Mike Yaffe as Western region sales engineer. Yaffe will work closely with contractors, consultants, and system integrators to support broadcast and AV customers deploying JE’s physical infrastructure products. More
Detroit Red Wings Soothe Fan Longings for Sports With Digital Content, Community Togetherness
In a period unprecedented in the modern era, professional sports teams have shuttered their venues in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. As the nation yearns for any sign of live sports action, teams are weathering the storm by producing content from behind closed doors. In Detroit, the Red Wings and Tigers are bringing their […] More
IATSE Donates $2.5 Million to Actors Fund, the Motion Picture and Television Fund, and the Actors Fund of Canada
With thousands of entertainment workers displaced as a result of social-distancing measures to stem the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the IATSE General Executive Board approved $2.5 million in donations to three entertainment charities Tuesday. The funding will go to the Actors Fund, the Motion Picture and Television Fund, and the Actors Fund of Canada. More
Sports Emmy Award Nominations: ESPN, Fox Sports Lead Networks; E:60 and Super Bowl LIV Top All Programs
The nominees for the 41st Annual Sports Emmy Awards were unveiled today, as ESPN and Fox Sports led the way with 58 and 48 nods, respectively. Meanwhile, ESPN’s E:60 (10) and Fox Sports’ Super Bowl LIV (seven) received the most nominations per program. The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) announced earlier this […] More
IHSE USA Sends Update to Client Base Amid Coronavirus
IHSE USA has reached out to their client base amid the coronavirus pandemic: More
CP Communications Names Louis Borrelli Jr. to Advisory Board
CP Communications has strengthened the business acumen and strategic vision of its Advisory Board with the appointment of Louis Borrelli Jr., a pioneer in cable television, online media, and broadcast production services. He joins the board immediately and will work closely with CP Communications CEO Kurt Heitmann and the senior management team to help guide […] More
IRONMAN Group Goes Virtual; Facebook Watch Is at Center of Strategy
For Matthieu Van Veen, chief revenue officer, The IRONMAN Group, and his team, the challenge was simple: how to use social-media platforms to give IRONMAN triathlon fans a chance to get closer than ever to the sport they love. As a mass-participation sport, IRONMAN found that its core fans and athletes were underserved by the […] More
Advanced Systems Group Names Kymberly Cannon, Kelli Clark to Los Angeles Sales Team
Advanced Systems Group (ASG) has added the team of Kymberly Cannon and Kelli Clark to enhance sales and service efforts across Southern California. Cannon, a regional sales manager, and Clark, a solutions engineer, worked together at Quantum before joining ASG earlier this month. More