GAME Will Leverage Expertise and
State-of-the-Art Streaming Technology Built for the YES App
and MSG+
NEW
YORK, Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The YES
Network ("YES") and MSG Networks ("MSGN") today announced that they
have formed Gotham Advanced Media and Entertainment ("GAME"), a new
50/50 joint venture to capitalize on technical and operational
synergies associated with YES' and MSGN's streaming services.
GAME will also offer turn-key digital content distribution
services, including platform technology, operational support and
comprehensive data analytics to third parties, utilizing the
combined technical and operational expertise each company has
garnered from the respective successful launch and operation of the
YES App and MSG+.
"As we continue to capitalize on the momentum created by YES'
award-winning digital offerings, we look forward to collaborating
with MSG Networks to further elevate the fan experience," said
Jon Litner, CEO of the YES
Network. "With the launch of GAME, we are excited to develop
new product offerings, and premium features and functionality, to
serve audiences like never before, while also providing a scalable
tech solution for third-party content owners seeking to deliver
state-of-the-art streaming experiences to their customers."
Andrea Greenberg, President and
Chief Executive Officer of MSG Networks, said: "This joint venture
with YES will combine the streaming expertise of two of the largest
regional sports networks in the country. With the formation of
GAME, we seek to marry our collective insight, expertise and
best-in-class technology not only to explore enhancements to our
own products, but also to offer other networks, teams and sports
properties an efficient way to launch a state-of-the-art streaming
service. We are excited to partner with YES to create solutions for
third-party content providers looking for a seamless way to reach
new audiences."
GAME expects that its potential clients would benefit from a
broad range of world-class streaming services, all of which would
be be run centrally by an expert staff experienced in live sports
streaming. Streaming products will be customizeable and
capable of delivering locally branded customer experiences, each
catering to a client's particular needs.
More information on GAME is available at
{GothamAdvanced.com). To contact GAME directly please
email {info@GothamAdvanced.com.}
About YES Network
The YES Network, the most-watched
regional sports network in the country, owns the exclusive regional
media rights of the 27-time World Champion New York Yankees, the
Brooklyn Nets and the New York Liberty. YES, which has earned 146
Emmy Awards since its 2002 launch, also televises original
biography, interview and magazine programs, college sports and
Manchester City and AC Milan
soccer. YES made the list of Forbes' top 10 most
valuable sports business brands in the world for
nine straight years.
YES launched the YES App in March
2021 for authenticated users in its regional coverage
territory, and it quickly became the #1 free sports app in the
Apple App Store. Direct-to-consumer access to the YES
Network has been available through the YES App since March
2023. In addition to providing fans with a live stream of the
YES Network, the YES App features customizable push notifications,
personalized content, game highlights, and app-exclusive original
sports and lifestyle programming. It has won two New
York Emmy Awards in its first two years of eligibility.
About MSG Networks
MSG Networks, a pioneer in sports
media, owns and operates two award-winning regional sports and
entertainment networks (MSG and MSG Sportsnet) and MSG+, a
direct-to-consumer and authenticated streaming service, that serve
the nation's number one media market, the New York DMA, as well as
other portions of New York,
New Jersey, Connecticut and Pennsylvania. The networks feature a wide
range of compelling sports content, including exclusive live local
games and other programming of the New York Knicks, New York
Rangers, New York Islanders, New Jersey Devils and Buffalo Sabres,
as well as significant coverage of the New York Giants and Buffalo
Bills. This content, in addition to a diverse array of other
sporting events and critically acclaimed original programming, has
established MSG Networks as the gold standard in regional
sports. MSG Networks is part of the Sphere Entertainment Co.
(NYSE: SPHR).
MSG+ launched in June 2023, and
was the first Regional Sports Network to offer single game
purchases. MSG+ offers fans access
to all MSG-produced programming included on the networks
in their area on a monthly or annual basis as well, and is
available at no additional charge to subscribers of participating
pay television providers of MSG Networks.
Contact: Eric Handler, YES
Network – EHandler@yesnetwork.com
Contact: Dan Schoenberg, MSG
Networks – Dan.Schoenberg@MSGNetworks.com
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