Post by FU73 on May 30, 2014 9:45:20 GMT -5
The MAAC Council of Presidents spring meetings concluded Wednesday with a number of major issues announced, including support for NCAA Division I Restructuring, endorsement of league bylaws to accommodate ESPN3 school productions on the new ESPN3 MAAC Branded Channel, and a major expansion of selected MAAC team championships to a six-team bracket format.....
The MAAC’s partnership with ESPN continues to grow and was reinforced by the Council of Presidents decision to allow for school produced ESPN3 games to be accessed through the MAAC Branded ESPN3 Channel. ESPN announced the rollout of the branded channel this winter. The MAAC Marketing Committee conducted an in-depth review of the ESPN3 School Production proposal that was presented to the league. The Council approved the committee’s recommendations that MAAC ESPN3 School Productions be provided access to MAAC Branded ESPN3 Channel. ESPN3 School Productions must follow MAAC branding requirements as outlined in revised MAAC bylaws and the MAAC will relinquish certain marketing/advertising rights in return for schools funding these additional broadcasts.
“The presidents agreed that the ESPN3 opportunity can provide long-term benefits to the league and member schools,” notes Commissioner Ensor. “Over time, as schools invest in infrastructure and staffing, it could become an economically efficient solution to distribute live content, serve fans, and expand academic opportunities for students seeking hands on experience in broadcast productions and sports journalism.”....
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The MAAC’s partnership with ESPN continues to grow and was reinforced by the Council of Presidents decision to allow for school produced ESPN3 games to be accessed through the MAAC Branded ESPN3 Channel. ESPN announced the rollout of the branded channel this winter. The MAAC Marketing Committee conducted an in-depth review of the ESPN3 School Production proposal that was presented to the league. The Council approved the committee’s recommendations that MAAC ESPN3 School Productions be provided access to MAAC Branded ESPN3 Channel. ESPN3 School Productions must follow MAAC branding requirements as outlined in revised MAAC bylaws and the MAAC will relinquish certain marketing/advertising rights in return for schools funding these additional broadcasts.
“The presidents agreed that the ESPN3 opportunity can provide long-term benefits to the league and member schools,” notes Commissioner Ensor. “Over time, as schools invest in infrastructure and staffing, it could become an economically efficient solution to distribute live content, serve fans, and expand academic opportunities for students seeking hands on experience in broadcast productions and sports journalism.”....
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