Seems like the same deal with formula 1 race in Melbourne. That for the simulcast fox need to show tens ads. Clearly there must be a revenue share ageeement or ten get all the advertising revenue with a guarantee to advertisers to show the ads on pay tv as well.
This sort of shit simply shouldnt happen - this is frustrating
It would appear that the NBL are now doing their own production and supplying a feed to Fox Sports - unlike before where Fox produced it. Really not sure about it, the scoreboard in particular (complete with fake LED scoreboard effect) is quite hideous, not to mention out of sync.
Far cry from the minimalist look Fox had last year, which matched their graphics for their other sports.
Wonder why Fox Sports decided to let someone with less experience than them take control, and why it’s not a similar setup to the AFL, where they produce a feed that goes out to Seven, and just remove all Fox branding?
The original contract Fox signed with the NBL allowed it to be ‘reviewed’ after the first season which is how the changes to the production could be introduced this year.
The most logical answer to your question is Fox saves money not having to produce the broadcasts whilst having live content on multiple nights of the week to air during Summer aside from the A-League
Looks like it’s the same set up as the previous netball deal where it was produced externally. Goes out live on fox and live on the NBL app.
Fox seem to be supplying the commentators through Warren Smith, Anthony Hudson, Dwayne Russell etc.
The graphics are hideous. Although the camera work seems to be pretty good. New angles etc.
Really do hate it when they produce the sports externally. The NBL graphics are too 3D imo, even the full screen scoreboard looks like something from NBA2K games.
Last years graphics from FOX were so much nicer!
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Not to mention that the score goes up in increments of 1, and there’s no stats line like last year!
Their camerawork is quite nice though, I’ll give the NBL that. Do wonder how its going down with those at Fox Sports whose role it is to make sure that what is being shown on their network is up to their standards. Maybe them and the NBL could’ve shared the production costs and that would’ve allowed Fox to have more input?
It is good to see the competition get a big boost in exposure though, that TEN/ONE deal just about killed them. It’s a long road to even come close to the A-League and cricket in terms of popularity and attendance levels, but its a good start.
###Applications Open for 2017 Foxtel All-Stars Tim Cahill Ambitions Tour
Foxtel today announced that applications are now open for the 2017 Foxtel All-Stars Tim Cahill Ambitions Tour, a search for young footballers who deserve a chance to follow their dreams.
24 lucky teenagers* (12 boys and 12 girls) will be selected and flown to Melbourne to take part in the Foxtel All-Stars Tim Cahill Ambitions Tour; an exclusive five day camp (15th – 20th January 2017) at Melbourne City Academy, Bundoora with Tim Cahill where they will experience the life of a professional footballer with intense coaching and mentoring from top industry experts.
From the 24 participants, 2 scholarships will be awarded with the winners receiving continued mentoring for the remainder of the year, a Foxtel subscription, paid football fees, and more exclusive football experiences.
Foxtel and Fox Sports are also proud to announce an extended partnership with Tim Cahill as a brand ambassador until 2020, with plans to further expand grassroots football activities around Australia.
"I’m really proud to be taking part in another Ambitions Tour with Foxtel. This is the third year that we have joined forces in creating a chance for kids to live the life of a professional footballer for a week and inspiring them to follow their dreams, whatever they may be” Tim Cahill said
“I’m also proud to be partnering with Foxtel and Fox Sports for another four years and for their continued support of my programs. Since 2012 our academies have delivered a free program to thousands of Australian kids which is something we are both very proud of. Moving forward we’re working on some amazing plans to further develop grassroots football in Australia."
Applications for the Ambitions Tour are now open and close on Friday 25th November 2016. For further information or to apply, visit www.foxtelallstars.com.au
*Participants must be aged 15 or 16 at the commencement of the Ambitions Tour on the 15th January 2017. Fox Sports, on Foxtel, is the home of the Hyundai A-League with every game live, ad break free during play and in HD
I just noticed how bad the ratings are for the NBL on fox sports. It’s a complete disaster really. Extraordinarily niche sport.
They need free to air exposure.
No one subscribes to Foxtel for the NBL and the NBL won’t ever get a fanbase without exposure to a wider audience in the first place.
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They had 3 years of FTA exposure in Ten/One. It nearly killed them.
They need a couple of marquee players from the NBA. What’s Kobe Bryant doing these days?
Edit: 30k isn’t that bad? Considering the cost of NBL rights compared to A-League I think Fox would probably be happy with that. Defientely improving and crowd numbers are way up. Fox Sports should be investing more into it.
Counting his millions of dollars.
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Fox Sports has picked up the rights to Kellogg’s Ironman and Ironwoman Series, meaning it will be shown live after several years of delayed coverage on Nine (some events are shown weeks or months after they have been held). The bad news is the number of events has been slashed from six to just three, all to be held at Cronulla in Sydney, over one weekend next February.
Another local summer sport that has declined badly.
Locally, cricket is miles ahead of anything with tennis a close second and Fox Sports has neither. They need to find a FTA partner (due to anti-siphoning) and pay up most of the share for cricket rights.
Why can’t cricket just Saturday free to air. Not everything needs to be on fox.
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FOX SPORTS REMAINS THE HOME OF MOTOGP™ AND WORLD SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP
EVERY MOTOGP™ RACE, QUALIFYING AND PRACTICE SESSION LIVE IN HD WITH NO AD-BREAKS FROM LIGHTS OUT TO THE CHEQUERED FLAG
MOTUL FIM SUPERBIKE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP (WorldSBK) EXCLUSIVELY LIVE IN HD, WITH NO AD-BREAKS DURING RACES
FOX SPORTS will continue to showcase two of the world’s premier motorcycle road racing championships, MotoGP™ and the WorldSBK, after today announcing extensions to both broadcast arrangements from 2017.
All MotoGP™ category races, including practice and qualifying sessions will continue to be broadcast LIVE and in HIGH DEFINITION on FOX SPORTS with no ad-breaks from lights out to the chequered flag in 2017 and 2018.
FOX SPORTS’ panel of experts will host every round LIVE, offering the most comprehensive pre and post-race analysis.
FOXTEL viewers will also be able to watch every Moto2 and Moto3 session plus the practice and qualifying from all 18 MotoGP World Championship events. This coverage will be EXCLUSIVE to FOX SPORTS for all Grand Prix races outside Australia.
FOX SPORTS will also continue to broadcast the WorldSBK and Supersport World Championship (WorldSSP) for another three seasons (beginning 2017) with LIVE and ad-break free racing including the WorldSBK Tissot-Superpole qualifying shootout.
The extended agreements cement FOX SPORTS as the home of motorsport in Australia with the most comprehensive coverage of the 2017 Virgin Supercars Championship and the 2017 FIA Formula One World Championship™ with every race, qualifying and practice session LIVE and in HIGH DEFINITION.
FOX SPORTS CEO, Patrick Delany said: “We have seen plenty of great racing across this year’s MotoGP and World Superbikes, with the highlight being Aussie star Jack Miller claiming his maiden MotoGP race win.
“Today’s announcement is fantastic news for motorsport fans who will continue to enjoy the most comprehensive coverage of both Championships on Australian TV.
“Add to this line-up, live coverage of every Supercars and Formula 1 race and there has never been a better time to be a motorsport fan.”
Manel Arroyo, Dorna Sports Managing Director, Media & TV Area: "We’re thrilled that MotoGP™ and World Superbike will remain with FOX SPORTS in Australia, and that Network Ten are onboard with MotoGP™ once again.
“It is fantastic news for Australian fans of motorcycle racing to see such incredible coverage of both Championships for two more seasons.
“With a new Australian race winner on the MotoGP™ grid and the future of MotoGP™ and WorldSBK at Phillip Island confirmed, these renewals are the perfect final piece in the puzzle as passion for motorcycle racing continues to reach new heights in Australia.”
Foxtel sports subscribers will also be able to watch all the live racing whether at home or on the move via FOXTEL GO.
In which a sports news channel manages to outdo most of the commercial free-to-air networks.
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Too bad that channel struggles to be seen by anyone except someone who accidentally hits the red button during the darts or snooker.
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Phil Rothfield is tipping that Nine’s Yvonne Sampson is about to sign with Fox Sports new NRL channel.
Aside from cash, what’s the benefit for Sampson to join Fox? I can understand the move if Nine are planning to jettison her from the main anchor position to accommodate Cameron Williams’ returning to his former role. If no change is made though, being able to anchor the four biggest NRL events each year in State of Origin and the Grand Final coverage is an opportunity Fox can’t give her aside from presenting pre/post-game coverage like how Fox Footy covers the AFL GF.