Hangin’ With … Blackbird CEO Ian McDonough
The following is an interview that Forbidden Technologies’ CEO, Ian McDonough, gave to SportsBusiness Daily in August 2018: IAN MCDONOUGH is the CEO of Blackbird, a cloud-based platform that allows users to quickly edit and publish…
Read MoreThe benefits of Edge computing in a Sports 2.0 world
Everyone knows the benefits of cloud technology since we use it every day – viewing emails, streaming music/videos on smart devices during our daily commute. Yet do we really know the benefits of being on the…
Read MoreSVG College Summit 2018
Sports Video Group – College Summit 2018, May 30 – June 1, Omni Hotel, Atlanta, Georgia Blackbird will be exhibiting at The SVG College Summit, Booth 218 to showcase the Blackbird cloud video platform. Video content can…
Read MoreHow to get longevity out of your sports fan engagement
A sports fan is defined as “an enthusiast for a sports team, an athlete, sports organisation or specific sport”. Some sports fans remain loyal for life, sticking by their favourites through every win, defeat and triumph….
Read MoreBehind-the-scenes content: the key to true fan engagement
There’s no doubt about it. Almost 90% of audiences find that behind-the-scenes content keeps them hooked on their favourite films, TV shows and stars. It’s the peak of fan engagement and the ultimate way to keep…
Read More7 ways to increase sports fan engagement online
Sports fans are a passionate bunch. They plan social events around fixtures, flock to stadiums wearing their team colours and shout themselves hoarse whether they’re sitting in the front row or on the couch. They’re just…
Read MoreSuper Bowl 51 drives fan engagement through the roof
American Football’s super bowl is the pinnacle of the sporting calendar, where the season’s two greatest teams compete for the coveted super bowl champions’ title. And Super Bowl 51, played in Houston, Texas, was an intense…
Read MoreEnhance your sports edit workflow with this easy solution
The world is moving forward and faster than ever! With the speed of content delivery following suit. Consumers have limitless choice when choosing who to view there sports from. The race for releasing content at fast…
Read MoreThe rise of the second screen in sports content consumption
The landscape of television has changed completely. Sport is really the only thing that we still watch live, with just about everything else being available on demand on your TV, smartphone or tablet. And now there’s…
Read MoreIncrease engagement with fast turnaround of live content
In today’s digital world, we expect to be able to relive the best moments at the touch of a button. From attending a gig, to seeing our favourite sports team win, many of us like to…
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