S2:E8. The Changing Sports Media Landscape

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Before Melissa heads off on a trip of a lifetime, we turn the spotlight on the sports media with Episode Eight. Yes, that's us! We go behind the scenes at Sky Sports, IMG Studios and Bafta Albert to find out how the Sports Media landscape is changing, both in terms of editorial priorities and also production impacts. Jonathan brings his perspective as a veteran of 25 years in the media game, we're joined by Sky presenter David Garrido, IMG's Head of Production Mary-Claire Gill and Katy Tallon from BAFTA Albert. There's rapid change in so many areas of our work and sustainability is at the heart of much of it. (Although Jonathan is sceptical about the speed of change had it not been for Covid-19). Melissa brings her usual sharp analysis before rummaging for her passport.

Times Codes:

02:00. Jonathan talks about the change he's noticed in the industry including covering events "off tube" for the first time.

05:30 David Garrido from Sky Sports talks about his work at the satellite broadcaster and the challenges he faces on and off air.

14:00 We now go behind the scenes at one of the big beasts of the production world; IMG Studios. What's the challenge for Outside Broadcasts and sport productions? We ask Head of Production Mary-Claire Gill.

27:00 BAFTA Albert, the organisation for sustainability in TV and Film, helps advise producers on reducing their impact on the environment but also work on the influence of on-screen opportunities. We speak to Katy Tallon, who heads their Sports Consortium.

38:00. Melissa wants to put a few questions to Jonathan as someone who currently works in the Sports Media and has done for more than 25 years. Are things really changing? Can broadcasters do more? Are people committed?

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