Is YouTube taking over TV in sport? Digital transformations in the sports media industry

The traditional dominance of TV as the primary medium for sports broadcasting is now challenged by digital platforms like YouTube. An academic paper discusses how the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is using YouTube as a complementary platform for the Olympics broadcast. It highlights YouTube's digital advantages such as real-time access, user-driven content co-production, and versatility of communication. The paper also points out the IOC's increasing dependency on the YouTube algorithm for audience engagement and its selective focus on key user markets. While YouTube has not yet overtaken TV for live broadcasts, its role in sports consumption is undeniable.

What the Metaverse means for the Sport Industry?

In a preview post I have discussed what I envision to be the future of sport and media and hinted to a moment where our reality is augmented by the transformations coming from digital technologies. In that post I have used Star Wars' Holochess as an example of what traditional sports broadcasting will look like... Continue Reading →

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