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The Appropriately Mediocre Send Off For CS:GO

Richard Lewis • 1749 implied HN points • 25 May 23
🎾 Sports Esports Tournament Broadcasting Teams
  1. The competitive scene for CS:GO is stagnant, and a true farewell may not be around the corner.
  2. The format of CS:GO Majors and the seeding system have major flaws that impact the fairness of the competition.
  3. The broadcasting, show concepts, and overall production quality of CS:GO events have become bland and lack the excitement and innovation of the past.

ESPN Flexes Its Muscles With An Exclusive $7.8 Billion Deal For The College Football Playoff

Huddle Up • 122 implied HN points • 14 Feb 24
🎾 Sports Media Broadcasting College sports
  1. ESPN secured a lucrative $7.8 billion exclusive deal for the College Football Playoff, emphasizing the importance of premium sports rights in the current media landscape.
  2. The agreement, pending commissioner and president approval, solidifies ESPN as the go-to network for the new CFP 12-team tournament, showcasing their persistent dedication to college sports.
  3. Previous reports speculating on broadcasting rights for the expanded College Football Playoff proved inaccurate, indicating a potentially unrealistic expectation of the market dynamics.
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The 3 pm blackout is a cartel move and you're all being had

Grace on Football • 1022 implied HN points • 11 Mar 23
🎾 Sports Football Television Economics Broadcasting Culture
  1. The 3 pm blackout in English football prevents TV broadcasting to protect attendance, but it may not be justifiable.
  2. Supporters of the blackout rely on the status quo and need to prove its positive impact on attendance and fan support.
  3. The blackout benefits Premier League's financial interests by limiting TV broadcast to maintain higher demand and value.

The long, slow death of the TV schedule

How To Measure Ghosts • 117 implied HN points • 19 Sep 23
🕹 Technology Media Streaming TV Broadcasting Digital
  1. Linear scheduled TV viewing is declining, with younger audiences preferring streaming over traditional TV channels.
  2. Traditional TV business models are facing challenges and potential changes, like rebundling and collaborations among broadcasters.
  3. PSBs are adapting to the shift towards streaming by implementing new services, like Freely, to maintain relevance and audience attention.

Using a Private 5G Network to Broadcast The Coronation

Matt Gray’s Newsletter • 5 HN points • 10 May 23
🕹 Technology Networking Broadcasting
  1. Using a private 5G network for broadcasting large events can provide more reliable coverage than public networks.
  2. When setting up a broadcast-only 5G network, it's important to consider signal range, potential obstructions, and optimizing coverage.
  3. Incorporating innovative solutions like using a 'Gandalf Stick' to elevate antennas can help improve signal quality for broadcasting events.