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REGIONAL SPORTSPRODUCTION SUMMIT SVGRSPS
Agenda
Day 1 | Wednesday, June 28
5:00 p.m. REGISTRATION OPENS SPONSORED BY
6:00 – 7:00 p.m. OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION in Technology Showcase Area
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Day 2 | Thursday, June 29
8:00 – 8:50 a.m. NETWORKING BREAKFAST in Technology Showcase Area
SPONSORED BY
8:50 – 9:00 a.m. DAY 2 WELCOMING REMARKS PRESENTED BY
PRESENTED BY: Scott West, Program Productions, CEO
9:00 – 9:30 a.m. OPENING PRESENTATION: How to Weather Uncertainty in a Rapidly Changing RSN Marketplace
As multiple RSN groups face financial difficulties due to the rapidly changing economics of the regional-sports business, the industry finds itself at a turning point. Leading industry consultant John Kosner, who previously managed ESPN’s streaming operations and helped guide the NBA’s TV strategy and media operations, offers up advice on how RSNs can weather the looming storm.
PRESENTER: John Kosner, Kosner Media, President
9:30 – 10:15 a.m. PRODUCTION PERSPECTIVES:
New Workflows for a New Era of Regional Sports Production
As RSNs navigate the unprecedented headwinds currently facing the industry, innovation has become the name of the game. Hear from regional-sportsproduction leaders on the pertinent issues facing their sector as the business undergoes seismic change on multiple fronts.
MODERATOR: Jon Slobotkin, NBC Sports Regional Networks, SVP, Content and Live Programming
PANELISTS:
Kenny Elcock, NESN, VP of Engineering
Ron Gralnik, Bally Sports, VP, Production
A.J. Ponsiglione, Spectrum SportsNet and SportsNet LA, Senior Coordinating Producer, Live Events and Special Projects
Debby Schneider, Marquee Sports Network, SVP, Broadcast Operations
Mike Webb, YES Network, VP, Broadcast Operations and Engineering
10:15 – 10:30 a.m. CASE STUDY:
Breaking it Down – Discover How NBC Sports Chicago Uses
PIERO Sports Analysis to Draw Fans Deeper into the Game
Learn how NBC Sports Chicago has used sports graphics solutions from Ross Video, including its industry-leading PIERO Sports Analysis tool, to tell viewers a more compelling story on-air. With PIERO, NBC Sports Chicago can add industry-leading graphics and effects to more than 20 of the world’s most popular major sports.
PRESENTERS:
Kevin Anderson, NBC Sports Chicago, Director, Studio Content
Bradley Wasilition, Ross Video, Business Development Manager, PIERO Sports Analysis
10:30 – 11:15 a.m. NETWORKING BREAK in Technology Showcase Area
11:15 – 11:45 a.m.
KEYNOTE CONVERSATION:
Inside Monumental Sports & Entertainment’s RSN Relaunch
Later this year, Monumental Sports & Entertainment — the owner of the Washington Wizards, Mystics, and Capitals, and Capital One Arena — is planning a major rebrand and investment in NBC Sports Washington, the RSN it fully acquired from Comcast in 2022. Monumental leaders take the stage to offer a sneak peek at their plans for a new two-story production facility, game broadcasts, live-streaming, alternative feeds, and more.
MODERATOR: Jason Dachman, SVG, Chief Editor and Program Director, SVG Regional Sports Production Summit
SPEAKERS:
Friday Abernethy, Monumental Sports & Entertainment, GM, Network
Zach Leonsis, Monumental Sports & Entertainment, President of Media & New Enterprises
Charlie Myers, Monumental Sports & Entertainment, CTO
11:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. THE STATE OF LABOR PRESENTED BY PROGRAM PRODUCTIONS
RSNs find themselves searching desperately for talented engineers and production crews to work the thousands of regional broadcasts they deliver each year. Broadcast-production-labor-services provider Program Productions presents an overview of the state of the current market, how it has evolved, and what to expect in the future.
MODERATOR: Ken Kerschbaumer, SVG, Co-Executive Director, Editorial
PRESENTERS:
Robert Carzoli, Program Productions, Chairman
Jess Kowatch, Program Productions, EVP, Operations and COO
Scott West, Program Productions, President and CEO
12:15 – 1:15 p.m. NETWORKING LUNCH in Technology Showcase Area
1:15 – 2:00 p.m. DIGITAL PERSPECTIVES: DTC, Authenticated Streaming, and Instant Highlights
As consumer viewing habits evolve and carriage disputes become more frequent, RSNs are looking for new ways to deliver live games and original content directly to consumers. RSN leaders discuss best practices in designing a live-streaming app, sharing instant highlights with fans, enhancing fan interactivity, and differentiating the digital experience.
MODERATOR: Brandon Costa, SVG, Director of Digital
PANELISTS:
Michael Allen, Bally Sports, Chief Product Officer
Eric Black, Edgio, CTO and General Manager
Daniel Pesce, WSC Sports, Business Development, North America
Mike Schabel, KISWE, Chief Strategy Officer
David Schafer, MSG Networks, SVP, Product, Technology & Operations
2:00 – 2:35 p.m. NETWORKING BREAK in Technology Showcase Area
2:35 – 3:15 p.m. TECHNOLOGY PERSPECTIVES: Facilities Providers and Tech Vendors Sound Off
From high-speed and shallow-depth-of-field cameras to augmented reality and virtual graphics to next-gen viewer-engagement tools, get a look at the most exciting tech toys being deployed by RSNs to enhance fans’ viewing experience.
MODERATOR: Jason Dachman, SVG, Chief Editor and Program Director, SVG Regional Sports Production Summit
PANELISTS:
Nick Garvin, Mobile TV Group, COO
Greg Macchia, Riedel Communications, VP of Business Development, Live Production
Josh Stoner, Canon, Senior Specialist, Product Management Team, Broadcast and Cinema Lenses
Jared Timmins, Diversified, VP of Media Innovation
3:15 – 4:00 p.m. FROM BETCAST TO KIDSCAST AND BEYOND: How Alternate Presentations Are Changing the Regional Sports Production Game
RSNs across the country have begun producing alternative broadcasts of live games in an effort to draw new demographics to their broadcasts. Regional-sportsproduction leaders will discuss how they incorporate new content into their broadcasts, how they’re using gamification to engage viewers, and more.
MODERATOR: Kristian Hernández, SVG, Senior Editor
PANELISTS:
Jared Boshnack, YES Network, VP, Production
Jeff Byle, Bally Sports Detroit, VP/Executive Producer
Brian Josephs, Sportradar, Regional Head of Sales, U.S.
Kevin Marotta, MSG Networks, SVP, Marketing and Content Strategy
John Schippman, NBCUniversal Chicago, VP of Sports Content
