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Post by twkpwrbtmlib on May 9, 2024 10:00:01 GMT -5
LOVB added this on their IG comments "This is our first broadcast announcement! All matches will be broadcast or streamed. More updates on international broadcasts to come!" if they're on VBTV PVF is basically a two season league or relegated to g league status. shame, i like their branding better. oh well! time for real pro volleyball!
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Post by mervinswerved on May 9, 2024 10:00:35 GMT -5
As far as I'm aware, ESPN does not do time buys on their linear channels. They broadcast things they've paid rights fees for. The limited number of ESPN+ shows may be a sign LOVB plans to split their media rights between multiple partners. Really? They pay for rights to cornhole? They paid for the rights to Athletes Unlimited? Yes.
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Post by volleyb on May 9, 2024 10:07:20 GMT -5
I need this at VBTV
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Post by volleyguy on May 9, 2024 10:31:07 GMT -5
I'm afraid that's game set match, PVF PVF would need to cut a broadcast deal with a competitor, which is difficult, but not impossible. Without a deal, PVF is ripe for some type of merger or acquisition, and they would be smart to do it at that point.
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Post by mervinswerved on May 9, 2024 10:36:54 GMT -5
I'm afraid that's game set match, PVF PVF would need to cut a broadcast deal with a competitor, which is difficult, but not impossible. Without a deal, PVF is ripe for some type of merger or acquisition, and they would be smart to do it at that point. They launched their league by streaming (poorly) on YouTube. It's not exactly a high-functioning business operation over there.
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Post by volleyguy on May 9, 2024 10:40:34 GMT -5
PVF would need to cut a broadcast deal with a competitor, which is difficult, but not impossible. Without a deal, PVF is ripe for some type of merger or acquisition, and they would be smart to do it at that point. They launched their league by streaming (poorly) on YouTube. It's not exactly a high-functioning business operation over there. That seems pretty clear now. The 1990's logo was the first clue they were out of their element.
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Post by mervinswerved on May 9, 2024 10:44:17 GMT -5
They launched their league by streaming (poorly) on YouTube. It's not exactly a high-functioning business operation over there. That seems pretty clear now. The 1990's logo was the first clue they were out of their element. The whole "not get any of the best players" part was a dead giveaway, personally.
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Post by bbg95 on May 9, 2024 10:45:20 GMT -5
This part sounds fun - hopefully its more than the pvf 'player profiles' from instagram reels lol I hope it means we get some good ACC/SEC/Big 12 coverage from ESPN lol we saw some of it last year with sunday matches. I definitely think we will. The press release noted the "extensive coverage" of the fall NCAA season that ESPN plans to do. It seems like there's some natural integration between whatever colleges are playing and any LOVB pros that are alumni of those schools.
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Post by volleyguy on May 9, 2024 10:46:42 GMT -5
That seems pretty clear now. The 1990's logo was the first clue they were out of their element. The whole "not get any of the best players" part was a dead giveaway, personally. Hiring Cecile Reynaud was it for me personally.
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Post by bbg95 on May 9, 2024 10:51:49 GMT -5
Important notes ESPN platforms will begin the new agreement by airing 10 LOVB Pro matches across its linear networks beginning in January 2025 when LOVB’s inaugural season begins. Eighteen of LOVB’s matches will also stream on ESPN+, the industry’s leading sports streaming service. All match telecasts will include commercial inventory for LOVB to enable brands interested in reaching volleyball’s passionate audience the opportunity to make a big impact across all ESPN platforms. Beyond the matches, ESPN will also highlight LOVB athletes through storytelling during its extensive coverage of the fall NCAA season, which will lead into LOVB’s inaugural pro season, beginning in early January 2025. In addition to airing LOVB action in the U.S., ESPN match telecasts will be available on ESPN platforms in select countries and territories around the globe including Canada, the Caribbean, Latin America, Sub-Saharan Africa and Australia/New Zealand. The promotion of LOVB throughout NCAA season feels just as huge as the deal itself. That is a TON of exposure going directly to people who already have ESPN and already watch volleyball. Big ups to whoever is in charge of marketing and ops at LOVB because as far as rollout plans go Olympics > NCAA > LOVB feels like the best plan possible to maximize viewership I agree. And it's not limited to just volleyball fans. I expect more coverage of NCAA volleyball and LOVB on SportsCenter as well as their talk shows (e.g. Get Up and First Take--they need to fill two hours of programming every morning) and their website. This should help attract some casual fans who may not have much previous exposure to volleyball. Now, I'm just hoping LOVB also gets a partnership with NBC to maximize exposure during the Olympics.
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Post by herecomesthebusboom on May 9, 2024 11:11:02 GMT -5
The promotion of LOVB throughout NCAA season feels just as huge as the deal itself. That is a TON of exposure going directly to people who already have ESPN and already watch volleyball. Big ups to whoever is in charge of marketing and ops at LOVB because as far as rollout plans go Olympics > NCAA > LOVB feels like the best plan possible to maximize viewership I agree. And it's not limited to just volleyball fans. I expect more coverage of NCAA volleyball and LOVB on SportsCenter as well as their talk shows (e.g. Get Up and First Take--they need to fill two hours of programming every morning) and their website. This should help attract some casual fans who may not have much previous exposure to volleyball. Now, I'm just hoping LOVB also gets a partnership with NBC to maximize exposure during the Olympics. ^ I was thinking this too. A partnership with NBCSports/Peacock would make a lot of sense.
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Post by bbg95 on May 9, 2024 11:24:16 GMT -5
Pretty good highlight video that went up with the social media announcements.
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Post by spideas on May 9, 2024 11:58:53 GMT -5
The question has always been which of these leagues can survive... (or either...) If I am a PVF owner, I am positioning myself to become part of LOVB right now... The next step is for LOVB to get players from Europe that are in their prime (Haak, Vargas, etc....). They currently are in a bit of the MLS mode of getting players past their best days.. As an ESPN+ subscriber, I am excited to see this model come to pass..
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Post by bigredhimbo on May 9, 2024 12:33:48 GMT -5
The question has always been which of these leagues can survive... (or either...) If I am a PVF owner, I am positioning myself to become part of LOVB right now... The next step is for LOVB to get players from Europe that are in their prime (Haak, Vargas, etc....). They currently are in a bit of the MLS mode of getting players past their best days.. As an ESPN+ subscriber, I am excited to see this model come to pass.. what are some PVF players that might want to consider transferring hypothetically
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Post by c4ndlelight on May 9, 2024 12:37:32 GMT -5
I'm afraid that's game set match, PVF PVF would need to cut a broadcast deal with a competitor, which is difficult, but not impossible. Without a deal, PVF is ripe for some type of merger or acquisition, and they would be smart to do it at that point. Why would LOVB be interested? PVF doesn't have any franchises that would be attractive (and would that even work with the LOVB juniors model?) - no players/coaches signed to long-term contracts period (much less any that LOVB would want), no facilities owned that I'm aware of, minimal brand equity. On a league level, what assets, IP, or personnel would LOVB be interested in? No worthwhile media deals, no management/operations folks who are shining, the trademarks need to go into the dumpster. What's the value add? They don't even need to do it to kill a competitor - LOVB isn't threatened by PVF, and it's not diluting them in any way. I don't see how it would be smart for LOVB to buy/merge or spend any money on this. I'm sure they'd let some PVF owners invest if they were interested and buy a franchise when LOVB's original investors are looking for exits - all of those venture backers would for sure take their money! That would require the PVF owners to throw good money after bad. Maybe some are just so wanting to be a volleyball team owner and aren't in it for the investment.
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