OTT

Broadcasters must learn from the mistakes of the internet’s past

Are broadcasters making the same mistakes publishers made at the beginning of the internet?

Podcast: A pro’s advice to those starting their own live streams

On this week’s Digital Sport Insider podcast, we take a look at some of the most interesting issues in the burgeoning topic of live-streaming.

BBC’s Sports Report still cuts a modern figure in a fast-changing world

The 70th birthday of BBC’s Sports Report has come and gone, and the broadcaster is still as well-positioned to thrive on the media landscape as it ever was.

The big OTT trends are just the tip of the iceberg – the rest is more important

More and more sports are going it alone to live stream their events to the public directly. The trend is growing, and it’s arguably the most important part of the OTT debate.

Winter Olympics will be an insight into the current power of live streaming

The Winter Olympics this February will be a chance to see just how much clout the new phenomenon of ‘free-to-air’ live-streaming really has.

Digital Sport Manchester: Are we going OTT about OTT?

The first Digital Sport event of the year brings us to Manchester for the first #DSManchester event, bringing a regular Digital Sport event to a second city!

Will OTT take over, or is the cord-cutting phenomenon really a red herring?

As Sky and BT Sport announce they’ll share their content, we ask if the cord-cutting phenomenon is really a red herring.

The role of live-streaming in the soap opera sporting culture

If viewing figures are falling, and it’s not down to streaming, then why are media rights deals soaring higher than ever before?

Verizon to stream live NFL in the US as streaming services continue to grow in stature

Verizon scoops rights to live NFL streaming in five-year deal.

How social and OTT platforms are changing sports consumption.

Guest post by Gareth Capon, CEO of Grabyo The way fans consume and experience sports is rapidly evolving. Ratings across TV and linear services continue to fall – but this