The Business of Sports Media - ADV 348S

These flashcards cover key concepts in sports media, focusing on the evolution of streaming, technology, and rights management in the industry.

Streaming Media

The delivery of audio and video content over the Internet in real-time.

Bandwidth

The maximum rate of data transfer across a network.

Latency

The delay before a transfer of data begins following an instruction.

Encoding

The process of converting data into a specific format for efficient transmission or storage.

MLBAM

Major League Baseball Advanced Media, the entity responsible for the digital streaming of MLB games.

Piracy in Streaming

The illegal distribution of copyrighted material online, especially involving live sports.

BAMTech

A digital media technology company that evolved from MLBAM and took part in various streaming ventures.

Virtual Streaming

Content delivery involving internet streaming that is delivered through various devices, enhancing user access.

Digestible Content

Content designed to be easily consumable by audiences, often through shorter formats or innovative distribution.

Global Sports Rights

The business of acquiring and managing broadcasting rights for sports content worldwide.

Anti-Piracy Command Centers

Authorized operations that utilize AI to monitor and prevent illegal distribution of media content.

Second Screen Era

The phenomenon of viewers using additional devices while consuming content on primary screens, enhancing engagement.

Live Sports Streaming

The real-time broadcasting of live sporting events over the internet.

Hyper-Personalization

Tailoring content specifically to individual viewers based on their preferences and behaviors.

Over-The-Top (OTT)

Content delivery via the Internet that bypasses traditional cable or satellite platforms.

Regional Sports Networks (RSNs)

Television networks dedicated to local teams in a specific geographic area.

Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs)

Contracts negotiated between sports leagues and players' unions regarding player wages and working conditions.

Subscription Fees

Recurring charges paid by users to access streaming services.

ESPN+

A subscription-based streaming service operated by ESPN offering live sports, original series, and replays.