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RSN SUMMIT COMMITTEE MICHAEL CONNELLY, Fox Sports New View, New Tech... Networks, SVP/Executive Producer JOHN FILIPPELLI, YES Network, President, Production and Programming and We’re Still Storytellers CURT GOWDY JR., SNY, SVP, Production/Executive Producer Dear RSN Summit Attendee, DOUG JOHNSON, AT&T Sports Networks, VP and Executive Producer JOSEPH MAAR, NESN, VP, It’s my pleasure to welcome you to the 2017 SVG RSN Summit. Programming and Production/ Regional Sports Networks continue to serve passionate home-team fans as an important Executive Producer and strong sector of the live–sports-TV universe. Simultaneously, there have never been KEN MILLER, Altitude Sports and more challenges and opportunities facing the networks as we adjust to a new and very Entertainment, EVP/GM/Executive different customer. Cords are being cut (or never connected), OTT is here, as is delivery to Producer mobile devices. Rules of engagement include an ever-evolving social-media playing field that LEON SCHWEIR, Pac-12 Networks, SVP, Production connects us to our viewers while those viewers engage each other — on the same platforms. JON SLOBOTKIN, NBC Sports The demand for event content (and event-related content) appears to be higher than ever. Regional Networks, SVP, Content and This means we — as leaders — must establish and execute a strategy for accommodating Live Programming new rules and production techniques across the broad spectrum of content while reducing MICHAEL SPIRITO, Fox Sports the average cost per event. Regional Networks, VP, Business Change can be scary, but I’m convinced that the upside for our industry is excellent. Development and Digital Media Sports television continues to evolve. UHD (4K, 8K, 1080p) is upon us, and HDR has JARED STACY, Networks, VP, Production and Strategy proved — in a short time — that it’s at least as important to the viewer’s experience as UHD. It seems certain that the current generation of HD equipment will be replaced with UHD and that there won’t be UHD without HDR. It’s even possible, with current HD infrastructure still being amortized, that HDR will happen in a 1080p environment. The program of the SVG RSN Summit grew from these realities and provides the RSN

THE SPORTS VIDEO GROUP community with a chance to come together to see and share experiences with old and new 260 Fifth Avenue, Suite 600 friends and colleagues, which is equally important (and fun). , NY 10001 Over the next two days, you’ll hear updates, outlooks, and opinions from experts both Tel: 212-481-8140 • Fax: 212-696-1783 Web: www.sportsvideo.org internal and external to the RSN industry. Tuesday’s opening session is a three-part dive into PAUL GALLO Executive Director viewership, measurement, rights/business outlook, and a combined executive roundtable MARTIN PORTER Executive Director that signals what lies ahead. It is followed by the Opening Night Reception for a chance to KEN KERSCHBAUMER Executive Director, catch up with colleagues. Please take a close look at Wednesday’s schedule with its concurrent Editorial sessions covering a variety of topics, including the RSN Facebook Video Live Boot Camp and ROB PAYNE Managing Director, Worldwide Sponsorship Development the Technology & Operations Workshop. JASON DACHMAN Chief Editor Thanks are due to the RSN Summit Committee and to SVG for asking me to help build BRANDON COSTA Director of Digital this program, as well as to our sponsors, who continue to support the important work of SVG KAREN HOGAN KETCHUM Senior Editor and make events like this available — without a registration fee. Please visit their Technology BRITTANY BERKE Assistant Editor Showcases and learn what’s new in sponsor presentations. SUSAN QUALTROUGH Copy Editor Our specific circumstances may change, but we still finish where we start: we’re storytell- ANDREW GABEL Manager, Sponsorship ers. And the RSN story continues to be a terrific one. Development JENNA LOBRACE Sponsorship Coordinator Sincerely, ANDREW LIPPE Manager, Membership & Client Services Larry Meyers, HAYLEY GORDON Marketing Coordinator Executive Program Director, RIVA DANZIG Art Director 2017 SVG RSN Summit CRISTINA ERNST Event Operations Director ALICIA MONTANARO Conference & Organizational Coordinator 4 RSN Summit, June 27-28, Chicago #SVGRSN PRESENTER: DAY 1 AGENDA #SVGRSN Chris Bevilacqua, Bevilacqua Helfant Ventures (BHV), Co-Founder 4:50 – 5:30 p.m. THE STATE OF THE RSN MARKET, PART 3: TUESDAY, JUNE 27 EXECUTIVE ROUNDTABLE Location: Red Lacquer, 4th Floor Top industry executives take the stage to discuss the unique challenges and opportunities facing the RSN market in 2017. Expect a wide gamut of topics: rights and distribution, cord-cutting and OTT, ratings and audience measurement, operations and production 3:30 p.m. SPONSORED BY techniques, business and programming opportunities, and much more. MODERATOR: REGISTRATION OPENS Ken Kerschbaumer, SVG, Executive Director, Editorial C PANELISTS: 4:00 – 4:10 p.m. M SPONSORED BY Chris Bevilacqua, Bevilacqua Helfant Ventures (BHV), Co-Founder WELCOMING REMARKS Michael Connelly, , SVP/Executive Producer Y Robert Carzoli, Program Productions, President/CEO Ted Griggs, NBC Sports Regional Networks, President, Group Leader and CM Larry Meyers, SVG RSN Summit, Executive Program Director Strategic Production and Programming MY 4:10 – 4:30 p.m. THE STATE OF THE RSN MARKET, PART 1: Stephen Master, Nielsen Sports, Commercial Managing Director, Americas RATINGS & VIEWERSHIP CY 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. SPONSORED BY Regional sports viewers were deeply engaged with their favorite teams in 2016, as RSNs OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION CMY across the country presented thousands of live game telecasts and plenty of original IN TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE AREA K programming. Through these moments and more, Nielsen Sports has measured changes in how fans are engaging with RSNs and how they follow sports across multiple media platforms. In this presentation, Nielsen reveals critical information for regional-rights holders, including the challenges and opportunities ahead for the business. PRESENTER: VISIT THE Stephen Master, Nielsen Sports, Commercial Managing Director, Americas TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASES! 4:30 – 4:50 p.m. THE STATE OF THE RSN MARKET, PART 2: CALREC/DIGICO • CANON • COMREX • RIGHTS & OPPORTUNITIES IMAGINE COMMUNICATIONS • This presentation will provide an in-depth look at the current state of the RSN market and how recent media-rights deals have impacted the industry. Despite an apparent rise in cord- PROGRAM PRODUCTIONS • QUANTUM • cutting and questions about the future of niche cable networks, RSNs continue to thrive. SONY • TOKBOX • VIZRT Chris Bevilacqua, one of the most respected sports-media minds in the business, addresses key market trends, opportunities, and challenges shaping the future of the RSN industry.

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© 2017 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Sony and the Sony logo are trademarks of Sony. reserved only for high-profile national telecasts — are making their way into regional markets. DAY 2 How are RSNs making use of these tools, and what is on their wish list for next-generation tools? And how can they embrace these new technologies in a cost-effective manner? DAY 2 WORKSHOPS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28 GENERAL SESSIONS MODERATOR: Jason Dachman, SVG, Chief Editor/RSN Summit Location: Chicago Room, 5th Floor Program Manager WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28 PANELISTS: Location: Red Lacquer, 4th Floor Frank Coll, NEP Group, Senior Account Manager, U.S. Mobile Units FACEBOOK VIDEO BOOT CAMP 10:45 – 11:15 a.m. FACEBOOK LIVE STRATEGY TO Steve Grigely, Fox Sports Networks, VP, Technical Operations AT RSN SUMMIT DRIVE TUNE-IN 8:00 – 8:50 a.m. REGISTRATION AND BREAKFAST Robbie Louthan, SMT, VP, Client Services and Systems PRESENTER: Kevin Sullivan, YES Network, Managing Editor and Director, Jared Stacy, Spectrum Sports Networks, VP, Production and Strategy REGISTRATION Digital Media SPONSORED BY Ken Stiver, Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN), VP, Engineering/Operations 11:15 – 11:45 a.m. USING ON-AIR TALENT ON BREAKFAST 12:15 – 1:00 p.m. SPONSORED BY SPONSORED BY FACEBOOK AND INSTAGRAM NETWORKING LUNCH 10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. PRESENTER: Rosalyn Gold-Onwude, NBC Sports Bay Area, Sideline Reporter Location: State Ballroom, 4th Floor This in-depth workshop features presentations from Facebook staffers 8:50 – 9:00 a.m. and successful users of Facebook Video offering practical tips and best 11:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.­­­ FB LIVE VIDEO PRODUCTION, SPONSORED BY 1:00 – 1:45 p.m. WELCOMING REMARKS SPONSORED BY practices on how to make the most out of this new and exciting global STREAMING, AND ENGINEERING EXTRA-LINEAR BEHAVIOR: Robert Carzoli, Program Productions, President/CEO broadcast platform. PRESENTER: HOW OTT, MOBILE, SOCIAL, AND VR ARE PARTS OF THE Debanshi Bheda, Facebook, Partner Engineer, Media Partnerships 9:00 – 9:45 a.m. GM AND EP PERSPECTIVES: ‘NEW NORMAL’ VIEW FROM THE TOP The digital landscape for RSNs is evolving rapidly. Authenticated in-market streaming MODERATOR: What are the keys to finding success on a regional level? What are the latest production of MLB, NBA, and NHL games allows RSNs to connect with fans on a new level. In TECH & OPS WORKSHOP Jason Dachman, SVG, Chief Editor/RSN Summit techniques, business challenges, and programming strategies impacting the industry addition, RSNs must continue to satisfy fans’ insatiable appetite for information and Program Manager today? General managers and executive producers discuss the state of the business, best video content via social media and digital platforms. Digital leaders from RSNs and 1:00 – 3:45 p.m. PANELISTS: practices in management and operations, the challenges ahead, and more. vendors reveal how they build a tighter relationship with local sports fans. Tim Felstead, SAM (Snell Advanced Media), Head of Product Marketing MODERATOR: MODERATOR: Larry Meyers, SVG RSN Summit, Executive Program Director Brandon Costa, SVG, Director of Digital 1:00 – 1:45 p.m. SPONSORED BY Philip Garvin, Mobile TV Group, President/Founder/Co-Owner PANELISTS: PANELISTS: OPERATIONS SPOTLIGHT: Mike Johnson, Dome Productions, Director of Engineering Jeff Filippi, MSG Networks, SVP, Programming and Production/Executive Michael R. Hall, NESN, SVP, Digital BEST PRACTICES IN RSN OPS Dave Keller, Sony Electronics, National Account Manager, Sports Sales - Producer Brian Johnson, TokBox, Global VP, Business Development What are the new tools, rules, and techniques changing the operations environment Eastern USA and Canada Henry Ford, Fox Sports West/Fox Sports San Diego/Prime Ticket, GM/SVP Zach Leonsis, Monumental Sports Network, VP/GM in terms of crewing, technology, management software, and more? Operations leaders Jim Marshall, Dome Productions, Executive Producer/2018 Olympic Winter Princell Hair, CSN New England, SVP and GM Matt Murphy, NBC Sports Regional Networks, SVP, Platforms and Strategy from RSNs across the country take the stage to discuss how you can make sure your Games, Ice Hockey Director Ken Miller, Altitude Sports and Entertainment, EVP/GM/Executive Producer Michael Spirito, Fox Sports Regional Networks, VP, Business Development organization is running as efficiently as possible. and Digital Media MODERATOR: Andrea Berry, Industry Consultant 3:00 – 3:45 p.m. SPONSORED BY 9:45 – 9:55 a.m. SPONSORED BY PANELISTS: AT-HOME PRODUCTION: HOW CASE STUDY: LTN GLOBAL 1:45 – 2:15 p.m. SPONSORED BY Joe Baker, /ESPN, Director, Event and Studio Operations REMI IS CHANGING THE LIVE SPORTS LANDSCAPE LIVE CONTENT TRANSMISSION SOLUTION NETWORKING BREAK Robert Carzoli, Program Productions, President/CEO No technological trend has had as major an impact on live sports production in the past LTN Global has been providing innovative, cost-effective transmission solutions for IN TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE AREA Mike Webb, YES Network, VP, Broadcast Operations three years as at-home production. Many RSNs are deploying smaller crews and fewer high-value content that RSNs need to program their networks. This case study explores Bonnie Wilson, Spectrum LA, Director, Operations solutions for MLS, MLB, MiLB, and colleges that enable RSNs to increase their content 2:15 – 3:00 p.m. REACHING THE REGIONAL FAN: resources onsite and running the production from a control room back home at the output without sacrificing quality or reliability – all while reducing costs. AD SALES AND PROMOS WITHIN CONTENT broadcast center. Learn how at-home workflows are evolving, as well as the benefits and 1:45 – 2:15 p.m. obstacles of at-home production for live game productions. PRESENTER: In today’s world, production and operations teams must work hand in hand with ad-sales SPONSORED BY NETWORKING BREAK MODERATOR: Tom Buffolano, LTN Global Communications, VP, Business Development, Sports and promotions departments at their organization. As digital ad insertion and social Jason Dachman, SVG, Chief Editor/RSN Summit media open up opportunities beyond the linear telecast, these teams and departments can IN TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE AREA Program Manager 9:55 – 10:05 a.m. TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE PREVIEW work together to better engage fans. Leaders from across the RSN landscape take the stage PANELISTS: to discuss how to make sure everyone is on the same page. 2:15 – 3:00 p.m. 4K AND HDR: HOW RSNs ARE Tom Buffolano, LTN Global Communications, VP, Business Development, Sports 10:05 – 10:45 a.m. SPONSORED BY MODERATOR: Joseph Maar, NESN, VP, Programming and Production/ PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE TODAY Doug Brown, Freelance Director NETWORKING BREAK Executive Producer 4K productions of high-profile national telecasts are quickly becoming commonplace, Tim Lewis, Proshow Broadcast, President and Founder IN TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE AREA PANELISTS: and it won’t be long before the 4K bug hits the RSN marketplace — and HDR won’t be Leon Schweir, Pac-12 Networks, SVP, Production far behind. What is the state of these technologies, especially as they relate to the dual- Rich Wolf, The Switch, EVP, Marketing and Communications 10:45 – 11:30 a.m. LEAGUE & TEAM PERSPECTIVES: Walter Cade, NBC Sports Regional Networks, SVP, Ad Sales feed production model, and what practical information do you need to know to make it CREATING QUALITY RSN PARTNERSHIPS Michael Connelly, Fox Sport Networks, SVP/Executive Producer Doug Johnson, ROOT Sports, VP/Executive Producer happen at your network? For RSNs, maintaining a quality relationship with the teams for which you hold the rights Nicole Labrow, Home Team Sports (HTS) – A Fox Sports Media Group Company, is essential for success. Hear from top league execs and the RSN leaders who work with VP, Partnership Development them regarding their view of the state of the regional sports industry. MODERATOR: Larry Meyers, SVG RSN Summit, Executive Program Director 3:00 – 3:45 p.m. MAKING ORIGINAL PROGRAMMING VISIT THE TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASES! PANELISTS: WORK: IN THE STUDIO AND BEHIND THE SCENES Location: Chicago Room David Denenberg, NBA Entertainment, SVP, Global Media Distribution and Although live game coverage may be the axis on which RSNs spin, original programming Business Affairs and studio shows are integral to the success of any RSN. Whether it’s a behind-the-scenes Bernadette McDonald, MLB, SVP, Broadcast Operations docuseries or a pre/postgame studio show, networks are finding new, innovative ways to Jon Slobotkin, NBC Sports Regional Networks, SVP, Content and Live serve their fans beyond the live-game telecast. Programming MODERATOR: Karen Hogan Ketchum, SVG, Senior Editor Larry Tiscornia, , VP, Broadcasting PANELISTS: Curt Gowdy Jr., SNY, SVP, Production/Executive Producer 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. INSIDE THE TRUCK: HOW NEW Eric Haugen, NESN, Director of Programming/Coordinating Producer TECHNOLOGY IS CHANGING THE WAY WE TELL THE STORY Sarah Lauch, CSN Chicago, Executive Producer, Original Content Today, RSNs have more cutting-edge technology to enrich their storytelling than ever before. Ryan McGuffey, CSN Chicago, Senior Producer, Original Content Tools like augmented reality, ultra-high- cameras, and player-tracking data — once Howard Zalkowitz, NESN, Director, Production/Senior Coordinating Producer

8 RSN Summit, June 27-28, Chicago #SVGRSN #SVGRSN RSN Summit, June 27-28, Chicago 9 labor laws has helped the company grow into an organization that handled almost 6,000 BRIO: DESIGNED AND SPEAKERS event days in 2016 alone. BRIO: DESIGNED AND FRANK COLL, NEP Group, Senior Account Manager, U.S. Mobile Units LARRY MEYERS, SVG RSN Summit, MANUFACTURED IN THE UK. Executive Program Director Coll manages and maintains multiple major RSN contracts for the NEP MANUFACTURED IN THE UK. Group in the Western . Among his clients are NBC Sports Bay Most recently VP, content/executive producer for Spectrum (formerly Area/, Pac-12 Networks, Spectrum SportsNet LA, and Root Warner Cable) Regional Networks, Meyers was responsible for all Northwest. His primary focus is to ensure that a “platinum” level of service is event, studio, and original production for Spectrum SportsNet (Lakers, 100% BROADCAST, provided on every event for every client. Prior to joining NEP with the acquisition of MIRA LA Galaxy, LA Sparks, and college/high school events) and Spectrum 100% BROADCAST, in 2014, Coll had been the director of operations and business develop- SportsNet LA, the regional network of the Dodgers. The networks produce ment at MIRA since 2009. live coverage of more than 500 events annually; the weekly behind-the-scenes docu- mentary franchise Backstage; live daily studio programs; and more. MICHAEL CONNELLY, Fox Sports Networks, SVP/ 100% CALREC. Executive Producer 100% CALREC. JOE BAKER, Longhorn Network/ESPN, Director, Connelly is responsible the day-to-day production at FSN’s 19 regional sports Event and Studio Operations networks and national broadcasts of the Pac-12, Big 12, and CUSA events and Baker oversees Longhorn Network’s remote and studio operations and provides all studio shows, including College Football Saturday. He currently works in the consultation on broadcast infrastructure at all University of athletic facil- Fox Sports Studios in Los Angeles. At Fox Sports Arizona, he oversaw P/L as- ities. He also oversees remote operations for the Home Depot College Football pects — sales, production, programming, marketing, public relations, and affiliate sales — for Awards, College Baseball Home Run Derby, and LHN-packaged events on the the state’s only regional sports cable network. ESPN family of networks. DAVID DENENBERG, NBA Entertainment, SVP, ANDREA BERRY, Industry Consultant Global Media Distribution and Business Affairs For more than 30 years, Berry served as an award-winning broadcast-me- Denenberg is responsible for negotiating agreements and helping manage dia executive for the Fox and CBS television networks. She led remote tech- relationships relating to all facets of NBAE’s domestic and international me- nical teams for high-profile live productions, including the World Series, dia business: television, film, radio, music, digital media, photography, and the Olympic Winter Games, NFL, NCAA, and NASCAR. As a broadcast-op- talent. He also negotiates distribution and affiliation agreements relating to erations leader, Berry held key roles supporting technical operations and transmission of NBA TV and NBA League Pass and frequently advises NBA, WNBA, and D League teams on the networks’ content, and her teams were instrumental in launching new cable and a variety of issues relating to their television and entertainment businesses. broadcast networks. TIM FELSTEAD, SAM (Snell Advanced Media), Head of CHRIS BEVILACQUA, Bevilacqua Helfant Ventures Product Marketing (BHV), Co-Founder Felstead offers a deep understanding of the media business, its technology, B:8.75” Over the past 30 years, Bevilacqua has established himself as a leader in markets, and processes. During a 25-year career, Felstead has worked in many T:8.5” sports and media. BHV represents a continuation and expansion of the busi- areas of the technology side of the industry including software engineering, ness he previously conducted as founder/CEO of Bevilacqua Media Co. S:7.875” product management, sales management, and marketing management. His pri- 8.5 inch x 5.125 inch_SVG_BRIO_RSN_SUMMIT v2.indd 1 24/05/2017 14:03:57 (BMC). 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He also oversees pre/ In 2006, Brown was hired to be a part of the live production teams that started postgame coverage and MSG Networks’ live studio shows and manages more the Mountain West Network and, in 2007, he joined the live production team at than 30 on-air talent, in addition to all production personnel. Filippi joined MSG Networks in the start of the Big Ten Network. He has been a part of the “at-home” experiment for the Big 2005. Ten Network from its implementation. HENRY FORD, Fox Sports West/Fox Sports San Diego/ TOM BUFFOLANO, LTN Global Communications, VP, Prime Ticket, GM/SVP Business Development, Sports Ford initially joined 21st Century Fox in 2008 as general sales manager of Fox Buffolano has held executive positions at major programming networks includ- Sports Detroit, before quickly moving up within the company. 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2013. He remains chairman of the SVG/NACDA College Sports Media Awards. Buffolano S:5” joined LTN Global Communications in 2014. PHILIP GARVIN, Mobile TV Group, President/Founder/ Co-Owner WALTER CADE, NBC Sports Regional Networks, SVP, Ad Sales Garvin has built three companies playing a major role in sports-television pro- duction. Mobile TV Group (including Mountain Mobile TV, Lone Star Mobile Cade is responsible for ad sales across six regional sports networks and works TV, and Western Mobile TV) provides facilities for more than 4,000 live profes- closely with the 29 NBC- and -owned stations on multimarket and sional- and college-sports productions each year with 28 mobile units based all WHEN THERE’S NO SECOND SHOT, MAKE CANON YOUR FIRST CHOICE. individual cross-platform sales. He is a sports-advertising sales veteran with over the U.S. It is the leading mobile company for regional sports networks’ MLB, NBA, and In broadcast coverage, having the right equipment at the right moment means everything. When you choose Canon broadcast lenses, you’re not more than two of experience leading sports-sales strategies. Most re- NHL productions and developed the “dual-feed” approach. cently, Cade served CSN Chicago as VP of ad sales and national sales manager for 13 years. just getting Canon quality. You can also breathe easier knowing that you’re covered by our award-winning service and support, with customized CURT GOWDY JR., SNY, SVP, Production/Executive service options and state-of-the-art centers across the country to keep you ready for action. Your story deserves no less. ROBERT CARZOLI, Program Productions, Producer President/CEO Gowdy is responsible for overseeing all production, content, and on-air tal- VISIT USA.CANON.COM As a second-generation owner, Carzoli has overseen 15 years of astronom- ent at SNY, including live broadcasts and ical growth at Program Productions and now runs the broadcast industry’s programming. He also oversees the network’s original entertainment and largest labor-management firm. His experience in managing union rela- news programming. Prior to joining SNY in 2005, Gowdy worked for ABC tionships, implementing national employee benefit programs, developing Sports for 27 years, serving as coordinating producer and producer for a wide variety of employer-side liability and risk-mitigation platforms, and navigating federal and state sporting events. #SVGRSN 10 RSN Summit, June 27-28, Chicago © 2017 Canon U.S.A., Inc. All rights reserved. Canon and EOS are registered trademarks of Canon Inc. in the United States and may also be registered trademarks or trademarks in other countries.

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Inks Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black STEVE GRIGELY, Fox Sports Networks, VP, Technical BRIAN JOHNSON, TokBox, Global VP, Operations Business Development Grigely joined Fox Sports in 2007 as a production coordinator and immediately Johnson is focused on helping retail and other companies solve the problem of had an impact on Fox’s biggest shows. In 2015, Grigely transitioned to the RSNs, providing concierge and expert levels of customer advice and service while re- overseeing operations for Fox Sports Regional Networks. In his current role, he ducing costs using embedded live-communications technology. He is an expe- focuses on improving mobile-unit equipment, finding production efficiencies, rienced business leader with a focus on exponential growth, scaling global and expanding technology in Fox Sports regional broadcasts. teams, opening new markets, and building companies. TED GRIGGS, NBC Sports Regional Networks, President, DOUG JOHNSON, ROOT Sports, VP/Executive Producer Group Leader and Strategic Production and Programming Johnson has produced or directed more than 2,000 live pro-sports productions. He previously served as coordinating producer for Fox Sports Ohio. He was an EVENT Griggs oversees CSN New England, CSN Philadelphia, TCN, and CSN Mid-At- WhereThe Palmer Regional House Hilton Sports •June 27-28, Leaders 2017 Connect lantic and works closely with the general managers of each network to lead event producer for Pittsburgh Pirates and Indians baseball telecasts, strategies promoting business growth and optimization. He also oversees pro- in addition to directing Cleveland Cavaliers basketball. Johnson started his pro- fessional career in production at ABC Sports in New York. duction and programming strategy for the NBC Sports Regional Networks. #SVGRSN an EVENT PRINCELL HAIR, CSN New England, SVP and GM MIKE JOHNSON, Dome Productions, Director of Engineering Hair oversees all business and strategic operations of CSN New England, in- cluding production, programming, finance, technology, budgets, affiliate rela- Johnson has been part of Dome’s growth for more than two decades. He has led tions, advertising sales, marketing, and public relations. Previously, Hair was engineering planning and development for mobile production and technical SVP of News and Talent, NBC Sports Group, since March 2012. In that role, he facilities and managed fiber-network services, all in support of video/au- oversaw all talent recruitment, negotiation and development for all talent across NBC Sports dio-media delivery for host broadcasts, major-league sports productions, and SVG THANKS ALL Group, including NBC Sports, NBC Sports Network, , and NBC Sports Regional award-show presentations across North America. Sports Networks, while also consulting with NBC Sports Digital. DAVE KELLER, Sony Electronics, National Account MICHAEL R. HALL, NESN, SVP, Digital Manager, Sports Sales - Eastern USA and Canada ITS SPONSORS! With more than a decade of experience in building and leading profitable digi- Keller has been with Sony for 16 years. He started as the product and marketing tal-media businesses, Hall oversees NESN’s digital P&L, operations, product, manager for all broadcast cameras and then moved to the sales side in 2003 to and monetization. Under his leadership, NESN’s digital audience has grown to support all the major broadcasters and sports teams in Canada to transition more than 15 million monthly unique visitors. from SD to HD and now to 4K and beyond. Keller is a media veteran with more TITLE SPONSOR than 15 years of experience in the broadcast industry. ERIC HAUGEN, NESN, Director of Programming/ Coordinating Producer NICOLE LABROW, Home Team Sports (HTS) – A Fox Sports Media Group Company, VP, Partnership Development Haugen joined NESN in 2010 as director of programming and added coordi- nating producer responsibilities in 2012. His programming duties include day- Labrow works with brands to develop multiplatform partnerships deploying to-day oversight of scheduling for all NESN-affiliated networks, rights acquisi- HTS’s extensive portfolio of assets across more than 80 MLB, NBA, and NHL tion, and more. In his coordinating producer role, Haugen is responsible for teams, in addition to all major NCAA conferences, including the Big Ten and Pac- development and production of Original NESN Entertainment (ONE) programs. 12. She is tasked with collaborating with marketing and media clients to develop strategic and impactful solutions that encompass TV, digital and social media, and more. DIAMOND SPONSOR

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Networking_DestinationIP_Half.indd 1 15/06/2017 10:33:11 AM Networking_DestinationIP_Half.indd 1 15/06/2017 10:33:11 AM SARAH LAUCH, CSN Chicago, Executive Producer, MATT MURPHY, NBC Sports Regional Networks, Original Content SVP, Platforms and Strategy Lauch is the chief producer and editor of CSN Chicago’s vast array of full-length Murphy is responsible for the strategy and development of new and existing plat- documentaries, specials, features, and unique game shows. She began her RSN forms for the NBC Sports Regional Networks’ content. A two-decade veteran at career as an intern at CSN Philly in 1997 and shortly thereafter, became the Disney and ESPN, he held a variety of roles in sales, marketing, and digital distri- network’s primary editor from 1998-2003. Lauch moved to Chicago to help bution, most recently serving as SVP of digital-video distribution. launch CSN Chicago in October 2004 as the upstart network’s supervising editor. LEON SCHWEIR, Pac-12 Networks, SVP, Production ZACH LEONSIS, Monumental Sports Network, VP/GM Schweir is responsible for all studio and remote productions, as well as digital Leonsis oversees all network operations, including digital development and de- content for Pac-12 Networks. Prior to participating in the organization’s launch, sign, product fulfillment, brand marketing, content production, and integrated Schweir was executive producer/VP, production for the Big Ten Network and partner solutions. In 2016, he led the transformation of Monumental from an part of its launch team. The veteran sports-television–production executive has ad-based blogging platform into an OTT network capable of processing new- held senior-level positions with MSG Network and /NBCSN/Versus. age subscription bundles covering hundreds of live game productions across multiple leagues, JON SLOBOTKIN, NBC Sports Regional Networks, SVP, original on-demand programming, exclusive merchandise, and more. Content and Live Programming ROBBIE LOUTHAN, SMT, VP, Client Services and Systems Slobotkin is responsible for all game, studio, and multiplatform programming Louthan has been with SMT for 17 years. He began his career in remote opera- for all live content across NBC Sports Regional Networks. He is charged with tions supporting more than 2,000 productions. At SMT, Louthan saw the need ensuring a consistent philosophy and production quality for programming on to bring a strong technical background into the management and execution of all platforms. Most recently, Slobotkin served as VP/executive producer of live client communications. He is currently responsible for overseeing all aspects of events, overseeing all aspects of live coverage for the NBC Regional Sports Networks. the day-to-day fulfillment of client project requests and deliverables. MICHAEL SPIRITO, Fox Sports Regional Networks, VP, TIM LEWIS, Proshow Broadcast, President and Founder Business Development and Digital Media Lewis founded Proshow Audiovisual in 1993 and, in 2007, started Proshow Spirito heads business development and digital media for both Fox regional Broadcast, launching its first mobile TV truck. Lewis currently focuses most of sports networks and YES Network, which he joined in 2006. Over the past 10 his time on leading Proshow Broadcast, concentrating on building their inven- years, he has been a pioneer in digital media, highlighted by the launch in 2009 tory of mobile trucks and clients, as well as expanding business operations of the MLB’s first in-market live-streamed game, which was also the first -au across Canada and the United States. thenticated TV Everywhere product in professional sports. JOSEPH MAAR, NESN, VP, Programming and JARED STACY, Spectrum Sports Networks, VP, Production Production/Executive Producer and Strategy Maar’s responsibilities include programming and production of two regional net- Stacy is responsible for all programming and production for Spectrum Sports- works plus NESN National, and his experience spans broadcast, mobile, interac- Net, Spectrum SportsNet LA, and Spectrum Deportes. He helps shape Spec- tive, event, studio, documentary, and edited series. Hired at NESN in 2012, Maar trum’s overall sports strategy and manage its portfolio of programming assets oversees the network’s content vision, planning and production of events, studio across the country. In 2014, Stacy was part of the strategic leadership team that shows, documentaries, episodic series, and a wide range of original entertainment shows. developed and launched SportsNet LA. JIM MARSHALL, Dome Productions, Executive KEN STIVER, Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN), VP, Producer/2018 Olympic Winter Games, Ice Hockey Director Engineering/Operations Marshall’s career started in analog, moved onto digital, then 16:9 digital, HD, Stiver has consistently been on the forefront of broadcast operations and engi- and now 4K. Over the past two years, he has worked in 4K while directing To- neering. Starting with Warner Brothers in 1978, he quickly built a reputation of ronto Raptors broadcasts for TSN and Rogers Sportsnet. Today, he is working excellence and went on to open his own company, consulting for nearly every with Dome Productions as executive producer for host-broadcaster coverage of major network in the world. Stiver is consistently sought after by companies the 2017 Invictus Games to be held in Toronto in September. such as Disney and Discovery for major television events, and has a great wealth of knowledge. STEPHEN MASTER, Nielsen Sports, Commercial LARRY TISCORNIA, Major League Soccer, Managing Director, Americas VP, Broadcasting Master leads the Nielsen Sports Group’s commercial efforts across the Ameri- Tiscornia oversees production and broadcast operations for the league office, cas. As head of the group, he developed the Fanalytics platform, which not only overseeing day-to-day relationships with its national network partners — provides brands and properties with a deeper understanding of how fans con- ESPN, Fox Sports, , TSN — and local broadcast partners affiliated sume sports content but also measures the impact of sports sponsorship invest- with MLS’s 22 clubs. He also manages the league’s world-feed productions, ments. He also created the Nielsen N-Score and Talent Analytics. which are distributed to more than 170 countries and territories. BERNADETTE McDONALD, MLB, SVP, MIKE WEBB, YES Network, VP, Broadcast Operations Broadcast Operations Webb oversees long-range planning, field and studio operations, and engineer- McDonald is responsible for overseeing all broadcast-operations issues related ing. Upon joining YES Network in November 2001, he researched and contract- to MLB’s national broadcast partners, as well as the 30 clubs and their local ed for network origination and studio services, satellite services, mobile-unit television and radio partners. This includes scheduling and production for all vendors, and postproduction facilities. Webb oversaw buildout of YES’s HD network regular and postseason telecasts. production- and master-control facilities in 2007 and the introduction of its newest trucks. RYAN McGUFFEY, CSN Chicago, Senior Producer, BONNIE WILSON, Spectrum LA, Director, Operations Original Content Wilson’s responsibilities include managing technical requirements, logistics, and McGuffey helps oversee all original content produced by CSN Chicago. He has personnel needs nationally for remote broadcasts for three networks. She joined also has served as executive producer and writer for several of the station’s ac- (formerly SportsNet) in 2012 and was in- claimed documentaries, including its most recent release, Reign Men, which volved with the team that launched Spectrum SportsNet, Spectrum Deportes, chronicled the incredible and historic journey of the Chicago Cubs’ Game 7 win and, two years later, Spectrum SportsNet LA. in the 2016 World Series. McGuffey joined CSN Chicago when it launched in October 2004. HOWARD ZALKOWITZ, NESN, Director, Production/ KEN MILLER, Altitude Sports and Entertainment, Senior Coordinating Producer EVP/GM/Executive Producer Zalkowitz oversees day-to-day remote and studio production for NESN’s Boston Miller joined Altitude in 2016, overseeing all aspects of game and show productions Red Sox and Boston Bruins broadcasts and manages the producers and directors for the Denver Nuggets, Colorado Avalanche, Colorado Mammoth, and Colorado for those properties. He supervised a live commercial-free baseball pregame show Rapids. In his current, newly expanded role, he continues to oversee all game and for kids called NESN Clubhouse, a Red Sox All-Access show, and a year-long cele- show productions, as well as overseeing the television network as a whole. bration of NESN’s 30th anniversary that included a documentary and 200 vignettes. 14 RSN Summit, June 27-28, Chicago #SVGRSN