Will Broadcast’s Local Sports Comeback Stand Up?

Will Broadcast’s Local Sports Comeback Stand Up?

The implosion of the regional sports network business has allowed local broadcasters to step into the breach with live local pro-sports telecasts. “It’s a revamped approach to how these games are being distributed — you have increased viewership and increased value for your ad inventory with the [broadcast] business model,” Berke said. “Then you add streaming in to maintain your revenue growth and the value of the franchise going forward.”