StreamTime Sports Podcast

Why sports needs public service broadcasters

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Episode notes

In a world with countless subscription services the power of free-to-air broadcast is vital to the success of sports. In this episode of StreamTime Sports host Nick Meacham is joined by Glen Killane, executive director for the European Broadcasting Union.

Talking points:

• Who is the European Broadcast Union and who do they work with? – (6:06)
• Why did the EBU decide to launch its own Eurovision Sport OTT service ? – (19:10)
• How will Eurovision Sport be monetised? – (33:23)
• What is the future role of free-to-air in sports? – (36:59)