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Monday, November 10, 2025Paul Tagliabue: A TributePaul Tagliabue, the former commissioner of the National Football League and member of both the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame, died on November 9 at the age of 84.Relive his tremendous career through this tribute video from his Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame induction in 2012.Thursday, October 30, 2025FanConnect's Brett Crossley on Reimagining the Game-Day Experience, Streamlining Venue WorkflowsIPTV, digital signage, display and content technologies from FanConnect help sports organizations create great fan experiences on the TVs, tablets and video walls throughout their venue – all controlled from one unified CMS. In this SVG New Sponsor Welcome, we sit down with Brett Crossley, VP of Product, to discuss how FanConnect helps customers to “do a lot more with a lot less” by managing content across many screens, empowering non-IT teams/departments to handle their content, and reducing burdens on core IT.FanConnect’s customer roster includes major pro sports venues like Lincoln Financial Field and MetLife Stadium, as well as major college programs like the Ohio State Buckeyes, Texas Longhorns, University of Maryland Terrapins. In order to serve this customer base, FanConnect pivoted to more modern, cloud-based architecture – as opposed to legacy hardware-centric models – that allows them to release CMS updates every two weeks.As the industry evolves, FanConnect is looking to provide venues with tools to manage dynamic content across many screens, delegate to departments, and keep fan experience high – because the competition is not just other venues, but your own large-screen TV at home.Thursday, October 23, 2025ESPN's Adam Whitlock on Driving Real-World Innovation Across the Video Transmission IndustryAt the 2025 SVG TranSPORT conference in New York City, Adam Whitlock, Senior Director, Remote Traffic Operations, ESPN, and Chair of the SVG TranSPORT Committee, spoke with SVG’s Jason Dachman to reflect on the event’s impact and evolution.Whitlock discusses how the forum has helped bring new technologies—like JPEG XS—from concept to widespread industry adoption and shares what’s next for ESPN’s transmission operations as the company gears up for a monumental milestone: its first Super Bowl.Thursday, October 16, 2025BitFire's Ben Grafchik on How Growing Cloud Workflows are Impacting the Live Sports WorldAt the 2025 Remote Production forum, SVG’s Brandon Costa sat down with Ben Grafchik of title sponsor BitFire to explore how cloud-based production is reshaping live sports workflows. These new workflows are touching everything from how sports networks and production teams are increasingly embracing cloud tools to streamline remote operations, reduce onsite footprints, and deliver content faster than ever.From cost efficiencies to scalability and creative flexibility, the discussion highlights why cloud solutions are no longer just an alternative—they’re becoming the industry standard for sports broadcasting and live event production.Monday, September 22, 2025LiveLike's Samuel Westberg on Turning Digital Users Into Engaged FansAudience engagement is the name of the game in today's crowded media world, and companies like LikeLike are providing the tools, infrastructure, and data to turn passive views into active ones.In this edition of the SVG New Sponsor Spotlight, we welcome LiveLike to the SVG family by speaking with co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer Samuel Westberg about the company's latest work, its bold transformation from its early days in virtual reality, and what sports clients are finding success with their solutions today.Monday, September 22, 2025EZDRM's Olga Kornienko on Digital Rights Management and Content SecurityDigital rights management and security of live content are critical conversations for sports content distributors in today's hyper-fragmented media world. An experienced vendor like EZDRM has made itself a leader in this field for more than two decades, perfecting a DRM service where content is encoded, packaged, and delivered to each device in a network.In this edition of the SVG New Sponsor Spotlight, we welcome aboard EZDRM to the SVG Family by speaking with the company's Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer Olga Kornienko. We discuss the current state of security in the industry, the solutions and services EZDRM offers to address the industry's most pressing challenges, and more.Thursday, September 4, 2025Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame Class of 2025 Inductee AnnouncementThe Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame is proud to announce the Class of 2025, comprised of 10 individuals whose careers have impacted the sports TV industry in profound and unique ways. They will be inducted into the Hall of Fame at the annual Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame induction ceremony which will be held at the New York Hilton Hotel on the evening of December 16, 2025.Friday, August 22, 2025ESPN's Kevin Cleary on Working With NEP, Local Vendors for Stateside REMI of Aer Lingus CFB ClassicIn what's become a yearly tradition since its return in 2022, the Aer Lingus College Football Classic in Dublin will officially kick off the 2025 college football season. Pitting the No. 17 Kansas State Wildcats vs. the No. 22 Iowa State Cyclones at Aviva Stadium, ESPN will once again be at the center of the action as the main broadcaster for this Week 0 affair. But nearly 3,000 miles away from the Irish capital, a broadcast crew will produce this show remotely back at headquarters in Bristol, CT.Over on the Emerald Isle, SVG's Samantha Gabay spoke with ESPN's Remote Operations Specialist Kevin Cleary about the preparations for this game, how they're working with both NEP Group and local vendors to set up their infrastructure, the intricacies of delivering this 20-path REMI back to the U.S., and more.Thursday, August 21, 2025MyCaseBuilder's Steve Holland on Custom Cases for Everything From Cameras to Championship TrophiesIn this SVG New Sponsor Spotlight, we sit down with Steve Holland, president and founder of MyCaseBuilder, to discuss how the company is transforming the way professionals protect their gear. MyCaseBuilder specializes in creating custom foam inserts and case solutions to meet virtually any requirement – whether you need a hard case, foam, a custom-designed insert, or a case with predesigned foam. Customers can either design their own custom solution using the intuitive MyCaseBuilder application or let the company's ProDesign experts craft the perfect fit for their needs. From an intuitive online design tool with a library of nearly 10,000 shapes to advanced pro design services and AI-powered custom cutouts, MyCaseBuilder offers tailored foam inserts and cases for everything from cameras and microphones to championship trophies. Holland offers a look at the company's unique ability to print directly on foam, as well as its recent high-profile projects like designing protective cases for the NBA Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy.Monday, August 4, 2025LA Galaxy's Barbara Maningat on Creating Championship Content and Entertaining Fans in the StadiumThe reigning MLS Cup champions, the LA Galaxy, are setting the standard for in-house content across Major League Soccer. At the heart of it all is Galaxy Studios — a first-of-its-kind, club-run branded entertainment studio powering everything from social media and marketing to electrifying in-stadium experiences.We caught up with Barbara Maningat, Director of Content & Brand for the Galaxy, to talk about building content around the club’s 2024 championship run and how Galaxy Studios is transforming the game-day atmosphere — from immersive theme nights to the addition of a live DJ stage that takes the fan experience to the next level.Thursday, July 31, 2025RWS Global's Kim Henshaw, Matthew Byles on Coordinating the In-Venue Portion of 2024 Paris OlympicsLast summer, the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris were an unforgettable event for fans. For those in person in the French capital, as well as other cities across the country of France that hosted a myriad of sports, they were entertained all day long with content and energy in each venue. RWS Global, a major player on the international in-venue scene, was the catalyst for the gameday experience throughout the competition's duration.RWS Global's EVP of Business Operations Kim Henshaw and VP of Sports Technology Matthew Byles break down the company's role in the City of Light, the technology that made the two-week tournament possible, the work that goes into preparing for the next major international sporting event, and how much their sports division has grown over the years.Tuesday, July 29, 2025Dawn of the ‘Choice Era”: A State of the Regional Sports Industry with Patrick CrakesWhile the traditional media and entertainment industry is striving to find a hold in the lives – and the economies – of the modern day consumer, sports has remained resilient. On a national scene, top-tier live sporting events are becoming the lone way to make a substantial impact in broadcast television.However, as streaming becomes more commonplace and the marketplace continues to become more fractured, what does that mean for professional sports franchises broadcasting games in their own home markets? Sports-media veteran and strategic advisor Patrick Crakes offers an update on the current state of the regional sports media distribution and business landscape, while also offering a forecast into the future of the industry.Moderated by SVG Editorial, U.S. Jason Dachman, the session was hosted at the 2025 SVG Regional Sports Production Summit in Chicago on June 24. You can watch all sessions from the 2025 SVG Regional Sports Production Summit for free now over at SVG PLAY - svgplay.sportsvideo.org.Monday, July 28, 2025Indiana Pacers' Emily Wright on the IP-based Tech Transformation at Gainbridge FieldhouseIndiana has long been a basketball mecca, and today that legacy shines at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The arena has recently hosted both NBA and WNBA All-Star Games, the Indiana Fever are packing the house, and the Pacers made a thrilling run to the 2025 NBA Finals. Behind the scenes, Pacers Sports & Entertainment has transformed the venue with a major renovation — including a shift to IP-based infrastructure.We spoke with Emily Wright, AVP, Broadcast Engineering & Operations, to break down the technical overhaul and what it means for live production.Friday, July 25, 2025PMY Group's Logan Meier on the Unique "Pop Up" Nassau County International Cricket StadiumIn the summer of 2024, the temporary Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in East Meadow, NY turned heads as it hosted eight Group Stage matches in the 2024 Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup. The building was constructed in less than half a year and than quickly disassembled.Our Kristian Hernández caught up with PMY Group's SVP, USA Logan Meier to discuss the unique challenges of the build, the technology that was installed to drive the shows in it, and its lasting impact on the sports venue industry.Thursday, July 24, 2025Imagine Communications' Steve Reynolds on Future-Proofing Venues in a More Diverse Media LandscapeMedia rights are a highly treasured commodity nowadays, and with premium content at the center of attracting viewership, sports venues are advancing to become a major source of entertainment. Increased chances for fan immersion, higher quality technologies and workflows to elevate production value, and establishing ways to connect with supporters outside of the venue, production control rooms and data centers inside of these stadiums and arenas are much more robust.At the 2025 SVG Venues & Teams Summit, Imagine Communications CEO Steve Reynolds runs through the company's footprint inside the Intuit Dome, the current work being done to support their clients in the in-venue production community, and why it's important to be heavily involved in this one-day event in Los Angeles.Wednesday, July 23, 2025Leostream CEO Karen Gondoly on How Remote Desktop Access Boosts Multi-Site, Live-Sports ProductionLeostream solutions for secure high-performance digital workspace management, including its Emmy award winning Remote Desktop Access Platform. This gives organizations the control and flexibility to manage hybrid and GPU-enabled environments efficiently, ensuring smooth operations and optimized resources. Leostream excels at handling large files for media and entertainment and enables live-production crews to build customizable remote editing environments—whether hardware-based, virtual GPU–driven, or cloud-hosted.SVG sat down with Leostream CEO Karen Gondoly to discuss partnerships with high-performance display protocol providers like HP Anywhere and AWS DCV to ensure secure, high-performance connections. She notes notes the shift in sports production away from on-site trucks toward remote, multi-site collaboration and how Leostream can support this transition seamlessly. The platform also enables cost savings (i.e. reduced travel, optimized licensing via pooled resources, and cloud compute automation) and supports hybrid deployments that mix on‑prem and cloud/virtual environments under a unified access system with centralized visibility and management. Earlier this month, the company launched a significant update to its Leostream Remote Desktop Access Platform that adds more features for security, control, performance, and scale-up, plus native support for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9. Gondoly also says enhanced integrations with AWS (Amazon) and Azure are forthcoming.Monday, July 21, 2025Philadelphia Eagles' Stacy Kelleher on the Club's Newly Renovated Media Asset Management SystemThe Philadelphia Eagles are still flying high from their victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX, but as the NFL franchise heads into the upcoming season to begin their title defense, they'll be armed with their recently renovated media asset management system. Whether it's shooting in 4K, storing the endless amount of footage being captured at both Lincoln Financial Field or their training facility at the NovaCare Complex, or retrieving clips to put together high-quality pieces of content, this new system has become an extremely important cog in the overall machine.Philadelphia Eagles' Director of Production Stacy Kelleher outlines the partners that they worked with last offseason to flip this system around, how these partnerships drive the content that's firing up football fans in South Philly, and how this aspect of productions has changed since first joining the club.Friday, July 18, 2025Warner Bros. Discovery's Anne Graham on Training New Professionals to Ensure the Business' FutureAn undeniable truth about the sports-video-production community? The torch needs to be passed down to the next generation. With many professional leagues, networks, and broadcast outlets looking to fill in critical positions behind the camera, including those working within media asset management, employers are looking for solutions on how to make this business not only more attractive to join but more empowering to stay.Warner Brothers Discovery's Manager of Media Strategy & Project Planning Anne Graham, who also led the SVG Content Management Forum as Committee Chair, breaks down how to give up-and-coming talent the chance to cultivate their skills and create staying power in the industry and why leading an event like this helps meet the end goal.Wednesday, July 16, 2025Oracle's Geoff Tognetti on Staying Ahead of the AI Curve Through Further AdoptionMedia asset management, content archival and retrieval, and the overall media supply chain is changing, but how do end-users in this portion of the industry navigate these changes and stay ahead of the cure? With the help of artificial intelligence and other workflows that rely on automation, vendors like Oracle are keeping their clients ready for what comes next.At the 2025 SVG Content Management Forum, Oracle's Senior Director of Studio in the Cloud Geoff Tognetti details how the company's work is supporting this ongoing transition to AI-driven technologies, other trends that are playing a significant part of their business plan over the next 6 to 12 months, and why it's important to participate in these types of networking and educational events.Tuesday, July 15, 2025FOX Sports' Francisco Contreras and Tom Lynch on the Growing MLB All-Star GameEach year, the MLB All-Star Game becomes a bigger, more experimental production for the team at FOX Sports. The 2025 edition at Atlanta's Truist Park is no different.Our Jason Dachman chatted with FOX Sports' Executive Director, Field Operations Francisco Contreras and Tech Manager Tom Lynch about the production tools that will impact the game presentation, fitting a lot into a small truck compound, and the general growth of the Midsummer Classic.Tuesday, July 15, 2025ESPN's Phil Orlins on Adding Live Drone AR Smart-Tracing at the 2025 MLB Home Run DerbyOnce again, ESPN will supplement its coverage of the MLB Home Run Derby with a special alternate “Statcast Edition” presentation. On top of an abundance of augmented reality graphics, ESPN is debuting live drone AR smart-tracing technology at this year's Derby at Truist Park in Atlanta.Our Jason Dachman spoke with Phil Orlins, VP, Production Technology and Innovation for ESPN to discuss all of the latest on this year's "Statcast Edition" of the Derby and why the pacing of the event makes it such a unique challenge to broadcast.Monday, July 14, 2025ESPN Producer Scott Matthews Takes You Inside the MLB Home Run DerbyThe Home Run Derby is always one of the more electrifying live sports broadcasts of the summer and this year is no different with a loaded field launching rockets into the Atlanta sky.Our Jason Dachman caught up with ESPN's lead producer of the Home Run Derby Scott Matthews to take a peek at some of the tech that enhances the broadcast, what the team has done to adjust to the event's frenetic pace, and more.Monday, July 14, 2025MLB All-Star 2025: ESPN Ops on Supporting MLB Home Run Derby, Seven Studio Shows During the WeekendMonday night's MLB Home Run Derby at Truist Park will turn from the home of the Atlanta Braves to the league' personal launch pad for eight of the league's most electrifying home run hitters. This show is the crown jewel of ESPN's presence in the host city, but alongside this broadcast dedicated to the barrage of homers, studio shows like Baseball Tonight and The Pat McAfee Show are adding to the network's plate of responsibilities.ESPN's Remote Operations Producer Carla Ackels, Remote Production Operations Manager Paul Horrell, and Remote Operations Specialists Kevin Cleary and Jon Winders walk us through the network's mobile unit layout in the compound, how this operations team is assisting the numerous studio shows, the tech toys on hand to highlight the MLB Home Run Derby, and how much ESPN's live event schedule at the Midsummer Classic has grown over the years.Monday, July 14, 2025MLB Network's Marc Caiafa and Tom Guidice on Weeklong All-Star Efforts in AtlantaFrom the HBCU Swingman Classic to the Futures Games and MLB Draft all the way through the primary festivities, MLB Network is wall-to-wall at the 2025 MLB All-Star Game in Atlanta.Our Jason Dachman caught up with MLB Network's SVP of Production Marc Caiafa and VP, Remote Operations Tom Guidice to discuss just how much this event has grown for the network over recent years and what their personal highlights of the trip are.Thursday, July 10, 2025Seattle Kraken's Ryan Schaber on the NHL Team Taking Live Game Productions In-HouseThe NHL's newest franchise, the Seattle Kraken, took on the tremendous task of bringing its live game productions in-house this season. The Kraken Hockey Network established a high bar for game production quality with the entire operation being pulled together in a single offseason.Ryan Schaber, the Seattle Kraken's VP, Broadcast, spoke with our Kristian Hernandez about how KHN's inaugural season went, how his crew enhances their coverage with technology, and much more.Tuesday, July 8, 2025Monumental Sports & Entertainment's Samantha Brady on the Power of the Monumental+ DTC AppOffering a direct-to-consumer live streaming service in-market is a relatively new business model for regional sports networks but one of the industry's newest outfits, Monumental Sports & Entertainment, is already an industry leader.Monumental+ offers not just the ability to live stream Washington Wizards, Washington Capitals, and Washington Mystics games in the DMV, but also offers numerous features, including a multiview, interactive betting, and more.Samantha Brady, Monumental Sports & Entertainment's Senior Director, Product & Platform, spoke with our Brandon Costa about what makes Monumental+ unique and what the company's priorities are going DTC in market.Monday, July 7, 2025Altitude Sports' Matt Krol on the Success of the RSN's In-Arena Postgame Show for Nuggets, AvalancheThis past NBA and NHL seasons, the Denver-based regional sports network Altitude Sports produced a one-of-a-kind postgame show for Denver Nuggets and Colorado Avalanche home games called "Late Night at Ball Arena".The show, which featured a large set and LED screen built in one of the arena's upper concourse bars, featured celebrity guests and encouraged participation from the crowd.Matt Krol, Altitude Sports & Entertainment, SVP & General Manager, spoke to our Brandon Costa about how the show came together and how it grew a unique relationship with fans attending games at Ball Arena.Tuesday, July 1, 2025NESN's Josh Jun on Keeping Alternative Broadcasts Fresh for Red Sox, Bruins FansSports fans in New England have been given new ways to experience live games of their beloved Boston Red Sox and Boston Bruins. Unobstructed Views, their alternative broadcasts that present a conversation and laid-back style approach, is resonating with viewers during both the Major League Baseball and National Hockey League seasons.NESN's VP of Content Josh Jun explains how the network has adapted to this strategy, how they're keeping their content fresh through dynamic dialogue with their on-air talent, and lays out the short-term future of these broadcasts.Thursday, June 26, 2025Marquee Sports Network's Nick Steger on Meeting the Moment of the Contending Chicago CubsThe Chicago Cubs are contenders again in 2025 and the team at Marquee Sports Network is rising to the occasion to meet the excitement on the North Side with top-of-the-line live broadcasts.Nick Steger, Executive Producer for Marquee Sports Network joins us to break down the technical enhancements that the network brings to capture the magic of a ballgame at Wrigley Field and explains why investing in telling the story of the Cubs Minor League system since its launch has paid off in a big way.Thursday, June 26, 2025Program Productions' Jess Kowatch on Training a New Generation of Sports TV TechniciansOne of the most significant challenges facing the live sports production industry today is refilling the roster of skilled technicians who work behind the scenes on game broadcasts across the country. Program Productions, the largest crewer in the business, has invested in training a new crop of A1s, TDs, and others to keep the industry thriving.At the 2025 SVG Regional Sports Production Summit, Jess Kowatch,
EVP, Operations and COO for Program Productions spoke with our Brandon Costa about the latest in the company's training and recruitment efforts and shares how a lot of work is being done to training the current crop of technicians on the latest and greatest production enhancements that are entering the mix.Tuesday, June 17, 2025Mercury Intermedia's Tom Richardson, Mike Ligon on Powering DTC for Teams Reclaiming Media RightsSince its founding in 1996, Mercury Intermedia focused on advancing mobile and adjacent technologies for media and entertainment. After starting out building iPhone apps, the company now offers solutions across a multitude of streaming devices and platforms. Works with major clients like Comcast/Xfinity and Red Bull Media House as well as many pro leagues, RSNs, and betting/gaming firms, Mercury offers full-stack services that includes mobile apps, streaming platforms, middleware, feature integrations. As many pro sports franchises look to reclaim their media rights intodaneed robust DTC tech partners.As the media landscape continues to change rapidly, many teams are looking to reclaim their media rights and need robust DTC tech partners in order maximize their value. In addition, Gen Z and Gen Alpha fans are demanding deeper engagement via AR, spatial computing (e.g., Apple Vision Pro), and immersive design. In this SVG New Sponsor Spotlight, we chat with Mercury Intermedia's Tom Richardson and Mike Ligon about how the company can help build these DTC platforms for new entrants to the market and how they are active in these emerging next-gen formats and use cases. As clients come to them with the need future-ready platforms, Mercury’s believes its experience across decades helps deliver stable, forward-looking solutions that are ready for whatever the future might bring.Tuesday, June 17, 2025Diversified's Christine Williamson on How UT's New Production Center Changes Game for College SportsDiversified recently finished up a major project at University of Texas at Austin, delivering one most advanced ST 2110 IP broadcast infrastructures in college sports. The Texas Studios production center is a state-of-the-art facility located inside Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. It features four new production control rooms, a central server room, a camera shading workspace, three audio control rooms, an engineering operations center, a kitchenette and a studio multipurpose space. SVG caught up with Diversified Account Executive Christine Williamson at the SVG College Summit to discuss how future-ready facility reflects what's possible for major college athletics programs using today's cutting-edge media infrastructure.In addition, Williamson discussed a new immersive stadium sound project at at Iowa State, the growth of Diversified’s sports and live events division (including the recent key hire of industry veteran John Mills), three drivers of ST 2110 adoption (Maturity, Affordability, and Expectation), the introduction of Diversified’s new cloud production platform dubbed Atlas, and how ST 2110 and cloud technologies are foundational to the future of college sports production – with Diversified committed to guiding that transition.Monday, June 16, 2025Storj’s David Colantuoni on Expanding Cloud-Based Storage to Live Sports ProductionInvolved in the media and entertainment space for numerous year, Storj made the move into the live sports sector at NAB Show 2025. Since that time, the company has remained focused on applying their reliable and stress-tested solutions to this new market.On this edition of the SVG New Sponsor Spotlight, Storj’s VP of Product Management David Colantuoni runs through the their slate of offerings, how this year’s exhibition in the desert signaled the company’s shift into live sports production, how cloud-based storages continue to evolve with further industry adoption, and what trends will impact business over the next year.Friday, June 13, 2025Vecima Networks' Paul Strickland on How Improving QoE for Sports Fans Can Deliver Real ROIVecima Networks is known for suppling fiber networks and other video infrastructure for global cable companies that support millions of subscribers. Now, the company is shifting its focus to programmers—especially in sports—to improve video quality and user experience. Vecima believes that improving video quality and QoE (Quality of Experience) drives fan satisfaction and has measurable ROI—claiming every dollar spent potentially yields $5 in return.SVG sat down with Paul Strickland, VP/GM, CDS, Vecima Networks, to discuss its partnership with Digital Harmonic on its KeyFrame AI-enhanced video conditioning product, as well as Vecima's own OpenCDN own deep-edge caching solution for improving delivery efficiency. In addition, Strickland says Vecima's initial focus for early trials will be the sports-rich regions on the U.S. East Coast (New York to Florida), plus Texas and California via operator partnerships. Moving forward, he says Vecima will continue to learn and adapt to the programmer/broadcast space, as well as seek strategic partners, offer flexible commercial models, and aim to prove value through trials and collaboration.Wednesday, June 11, 2025Virginia Tech's Evan Ellis on the Continued Growth of HokieVisionWhen it comes to a Power Conference athletic department building an in-house live broadcast division, few have done it at the level of Virginia Tech. HokieVision produces hundreds of live events per year and has built a legacy as an elite training ground for students looking to cut their teeth in live sports production. In fact, the group won a 2025 SVG College Sports Media Award for Outstanding Live Game Production in the Collegiate Student - Power division for its production of baseball game between the Hokies and Wake Forest.At the 2025 SVG College Summit, our Brandon Costa spoke with Evan Ellis, Senior Director, ACC Network for Virginia Tech Athletics to discuss the highlights from the past academic year and how the division continues to grow its talented student staff.Tuesday, June 10, 2025North Carolina's Ken Cleary on GoHeels Productions Producing Its 1,000th Live Broadcast for ESPNAt the University of North Carolina, the team at GoHeels Productions are among the elite live production groups in collegiate athletics. This year, the team reached an impressive milestone of producing their 1,000th live event for ESPN and the ACC Network. Also, the group was the winner at the 2025 SVG College Sports Media Awards for Outstanding Live Game Production in the Collegiate Athletics - Power division for its coverage of the UNC vs. Long Island game in the NCAA Baseball Regionals.At the 2025 SVG College Summit, our Brandon Costa spoke with Ken Cleary, Associate Athletic Director/GoHeels Productions at the University of North Carolina to discuss his department's year of success, how NIL and the recent house ruling on revenue sharing with student athletes is changing how his department operates, and more.Monday, June 9, 2025Penn State's Jim Nachtman on College Video Staffs Finding Success in the Age of NILThe business of college athletics is changing, especially in light of the recent approval of a federal judge to allow (not require) schools to directly pay their athletes for the use of their name, image and likeness (NIL). That means schools could be writing checks to student-athletes as soon as July 1.What does that mean for those that produce video - both live and postproduction - within athletic departments? At the 2025 SVG College Summit, our Brandon Costa spoke with Jim Nachtman
Assistant Athletics Director - Live Video Productions, Broadcasting, & Sport Administrator at Penn State University to learn how the Nittany Lions are approaching NIL and finding ways to generate opportunities for student-athletes and revenue for the athletic department.NOTE: This interview was recorded on May 28, prior to the announcement of the House settlement.Friday, June 6, 2025Grass Valley's Alex Keighley on Promoting Development Through Professional Tech at the College LevelGenerating the next-generation of talent is imperative for the sports-video-production industry. On the manufacturer and vendor side, companies are supplying professional-level technologies to enable their growth.At the 2025 SVG College Summit, Grass Valley's SVP of Sales, Americas, Alex Keighley, speaks about the importance of being a part of this annual event in Atlanta and showcases technologies that cater to collegiate programs.Friday, June 6, 2025Old Dominion University's Boyzie Hayes on Thriving in Crossover Season, Leading Departmental GrowthFrom a small mid-major institution to a program on the rise that's making some noise on the national scale, Old Dominion University has experienced an impressive transformation. Director of Video Operations Boyzie Hayes has witnessed this change first hand as a member of the program since 2012.At the 2025 SVG College Summit, Hayes serves up a look at his video-production infrastructure in the Sun Belt Conference, explains what it's like to be part of this evolution in the athletics department, and how his crew adapts to the chaos of crossover season.Thursday, June 5, 2025Notre Dame's Shawn Deweerd & Riedel's Greg Macchia Go Inside Irish's Use of Intercoms, RefBox, ViBoxNotre Dame Studios is among the most advanced video-production outfits in all of college sports, complete with state-of-the art facilities and a top notch production team. Technology from Riedel Communications plays a major role in Irish Athletics Department's video operation, including a variety of intercom systems, as well as SimplyLive software-driven live production and official review platforms. At the 2025 SVG College Summit, University of Notre Dame video engineer Shawn Deweerd joined Greg Macchia, VP Business Development, Live Production Tools, Riedel Communications to discuss their collaboration and what's on the horizon Notre Dame's Riedel intercom system includes an Artist frame, SmartPanels, and 30 Bolero wireless beltacks for campus-wide events. In addition, Notre Dame implemented SimplyLive's RefBox system to meet the increased replay needs for new NCAA mandates (e.g., men’s and women’s lacrosse, baseball, and softball). Currently, the RefBox system is also used for football stats review—allowing quick replay access in the press box to confirm plays before public announcements. Notre Dame also used the Simplylive production license for NDI-based broadcasts of rugby club matches, taking advantage of campus networking for flexible deployment.Riedel's comms ecosystem integrates seamlessly with Simplylive’s tools, offering scalable solutions for both high-end and cost-conscious schools. The Simplylive suite, now part of the Riedel offering, provides intuitive live production tools ideal for the college market, making Riedel a near one-stop shop for communications, video infrastructure, and production. In addition, Riedel has established a dedicated vertical for education, including specialized sales reps for both Riedel and Simplylive to better serve college athletics and classroom needs. With this emphasis on student involvement and education, Riedel aims to empower students with hands-on experience in live production, storytelling, and media workflows.Thursday, June 5, 2025RIT's Rachel Conadaris on Leveraging New Workflows to Produce Division I Ice HockeySports-video-production at the Rochester Institute of Technology has a unique wrinkle: many of their sports are Division III, but their men's and women's ice hockey programs participate in Division I. This requires this particular school to lean upon a wide range of talent, including freelancers and students, to produce a variety of programming. Most notably, the team is keeping up with the frenetic pace of college-level productions by staying up to date on the latest trends in technology.At the 2025 SVG College Summit, RIT's Producer/Director/Editor Rachel Conidaris illustrates how sharing resources between the live broadcast and in-venue productions alleviates some of the stress on gameday, the workforce that produces the large slate of games throughout a packed athletics calendar, and how these shows give students adequate experience to excel at the professional level after graduation.Tuesday, June 3, 2025Tata Comms Media's Tom Buffolano on How College Video Departments Can Embrace NIL & Prep for FutureTom Buffolano, head of business development, Tata Communications Media, took some time with SVG's Jason Dachman at the 2025 SVG College Summit in Atlanta to highlight the dramatic and ongoing changes in the college athletics landscape.NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) and upcoming legal rulings are reshaping college sports, and athletic departments' video-production teams now sit at the center of branding, marketing, and storytelling.The reality is that college video teams are often under-resourced but are expected to produce a growing volume of content — including NIL-driven content with sponsor integrations — increasing pressure and expectations. As a result, departments must "do more with less", which means rethinking workflows, staffing efficiency, and even becoming revenue-generating units.Buffolano shares how Tata Communications is addressing these challenges by building a global video infrastructure for college sports, linking campuses via their network to provide scalable video solutions. Tata supports a range of production models (on-site, REMI, cloud) and used the SVG College Summit as a chance to demo cloud production tools tailored for colleges. Tata’s unified cloud video platform enables live production, social media distribution, storage, and playout (e.g., to YouTube), streamlining workflow and enhancing audience engagement. The goal is to give colleges tools for efficient, scalable, revenue-driven video strategies — aligning with that same industry mantra: “do more with less.”Tuesday, June 3, 2025Sam Houston State's Jason Barfield on Producing a Game at an NFL Venue and Tackling Crossover SeasonIn college sports, athletic departments of all sizes are tasked with the challenges of live broadcasting.At the 2025 SVG College Summit, our Brandon Costa caught up with Jason Barfield, Director of Broadcasting & Digital Media at Sam Houston State. He oversees ESPN productions and all live video streaming, video board operations, and website video features for the Bearkats. He shares some of the highlights from the year - which included the thrill of producing a football game at an NFL stadium - and offers insights into how his department tackles the logistics of crossover season.Friday, May 30, 2025University of Wyoming's Dennis Trapani on a Busy Year of Live Event ProductionAt the University of Wyoming, the team behind WYO-Vision produce hundreds of live broadcasts per year, bringing Cowboys sports to the masses.At the 2025 SVG College Sports, we caught up with Dennis Trapani, Associate Athletic Director, Creative Services for the University of Wyoming, to break down the highlights of the year, including live championship events from numerous schools from the Mountain West unite to produce live events together.Trapani was also the chairman of the 2025 SVG College Summit. He discusses the key topics that he believes were essential to include in this year's agenda.Thursday, May 29, 20252025 Sports Emmys: Riot Games' Leanne McGowan on Valorant Champions 2024SVG's Jason Dachman caught up with Leanne McGowan, Executive Producer, Riot Games, on the red carpet at the Sports Emmys to discuss UFC's win in the Outstanding Esports Championship Coverage with Valorant Champions 2024, Edward Gaming vs. Team Heretics.Thursday, May 22, 20252025 Sports Emmys: UFC's Craig Borsari on 'For Mexico, For All Time' with Noche UFCSVG's Jason Dachman caught up with Craig Borsari, Senior Creative Director, UFC, on the red carpet at the Sports Emmys to discuss UFC's win in the Outstanding Graphic Design – Specialty category and Outstanding Studio or Production Design/Art Direction with "For Mexico, For All Time", Noche UFC.Thursday, May 22, 20252025 Sports Emmys: NBC Sports' John Jelley on the 2024 Paris Olympic GamesSVG's Jason Dachman caught up with John Jelley, Producer, NBC Sports/Peacock, on the red carpet at the Sports Emmys to discuss NBC Sports/Peacocks win in the Outstanding Interactive Experience category for the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad.Thursday, May 22, 20252025 Sports Emmys: FOX Sports' Bardia Shah-Rais on FOX MLB: The PostseasonSVG's Jason Dachman caught up with Bardia Shah-Rais, Senior Coordinating Producer, FOX Sports, on the red carpet at the Sports Emmys to discuss FOX Sports' win in the Outstanding Studio Show – Limited Run category for FOX MLB: The Postseason.Thursday, May 22, 20252025 Sports Emmys: NBC Sports' Chad Hudson & Wade Echer on the 2024 Paris Olympic GamesSVG's Jason Dachman caught up with Chad Hudson, Art Director, NBC Sports, and Wade Echer, Senior Graphics Designer, NBC Sports on the red carpet at the Sports Emmys to discuss NBC Sports' win in the Outstanding Graphic Design – Event/Show category for the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad.Wednesday, May 21, 20252025 Sports Emmys: ABC/ESPN's Phil Dean on SEC on ABCSVG's Jason Dachman caught up with Phil Dean, Producer, ABC/ESPN, on the red carpet at the Sports Emmys to discuss ABC/ESPN's win in the Outstanding Live Series category for the SEC on ABC.