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Our industry expertise Our global footprint At sntv, we specialise in providing a unique and unrivalled blend of premium sports action and sports news of substance in video format to broadcasters and digital outlets globally. Our content is produced and curated by our dedicated sports video editorial and production teams across the globe. sntv has been the world s leading sports news video agency - solely dedicated to sports - since its inception in 1996 as a joint venture between The Associated Press and IMG, combining the expertise of the world s most extensive news gatherer and the biggest producer and distributor of sports programming. Americas Sports News Desk, New York (GMT-04.00) Brazil Sports News Desk, Rio de Janeiro (GMT-03:00) 24/7 Sports News Desk Headquarters, London (GMT) Middle East Sports News Desk, London (GMT) Asia Sports News Desk, Singapore (GMT+08:00) China Sports News Desk, Beijing (GMT+08:00)
Our mission Dear sports enthusiasts, At sntv we have dedicated 18 years to providing you with the best quality sports video content. Whether it s highlights from the biggest sporting events or breaking sports news, with one mission providing you with the most engaging, most accurate and most timely sport content that your audience wants to see. As the most experienced sports news video agency, we continue to set the standard as the highest quality provider of fast, relevant and newsworthy sports news and event highlights. Our global network of dedicated sports journalists and producers enable you to get immediate access to sports news video, wherever the news breaks. We pride ourselves on our unrivalled customer service with a Sports News Desk available to you 24/7. This is why clients from all over the world, such as BBC, BT Sport, ESPN, Eurosport, Fox Sports, Globo, MailOnline, MBC, Super Sport, Televisa and The Guardian, amongst hundreds of others, trust in sntv s excellence in sports video newsgathering every day. We get your viewers inside the story, whatever the sport, wherever it s happening. Kind regards, Martin Kay Managing Director
Your Brand Your Audience Our Content Engaging, newsworthy and sticky content matters to you. We at sntv understand that in-depth coverage of any sporting event is of critical importance to your audience. With our crews present at every major sporting event, we guarantee that you get the coverage your audience desires. 16,500+ stories annually including 8,500+ football * (*including World Cup) 1,800+ North American sports 1,000+ breaking news 1,000+ tennis 900+ golf 650+ motorsports 150+ bizarre & viral stories
Inside sntv Football Inside sntv Tennis sntv breathes football. We provide highlights from the main European Leagues, including Bundesliga, Belgian, Czech, Dutch, Greek, Russian, Scottish, Spanish, Swiss, Turkish as well as Ukrainian Leagues. We have comprehensive previews, reaction and highlights from the FA Cup, German Cup and Spanish Cup. We also provide extensive previews and reaction from the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League. You can also expect the best of all pre and post-match press conferences as well as fan reaction for all the English Premier League matches this season. We will be at the AFC Asian Cup in Australia as well as at the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco to kick off 2015 at full speed. We will also cover the FIFA Women s World Cup in Canada. sntv has crews on site capturing reaction and native soundbites at all four tennis grand slams the Australian Open, the French Open, Wimbledon and the US Open. We also offer our clients highlights and reaction from all the top ATP Tours and WTA Tour events throughout the year including finals as well as provide coverage of the Davis, Fed and Hopman Cups. We also have a great selection of world football content including J-League, Chinese Super league, AFC Champions League, Copa Libertadores, Copa Sudamericana, Copa do Brasil and Qatar Stars League. sntv covers all breaking news stories, all major player transfers and managerial changes. With around 51% of all sntv content being football related, we have a wealth of experience when it comes to providing you with the best football content.
Inside sntv Motorsports Inside sntv Athletics sntv provides content across many motorsport races including Formula One, FIA World Touring Car Championship, Le Mans 24 hours race, NASCAR, Moto GP and the World Rally Championship to name but a few. We cover previews, practice, qualifying and race day feeds from all the major races. sntv will be at the most important athletic events in the upcoming season; including the IAAF World Championships, ITU Triathalon World Cup, all the Diamond League events as well as various marathons - London, Boston and New York. Our crews will be providing previews, interviews and reaction from the world s best performers in track and field. sntv was the only sports agency to provide coverage of the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland and also the Asian Games in Incheon, Korea. With years of experience covering the major athletic events such as the Olympics, you can rest assured that we can provide you with unrivalled coverage.
Inside sntv Golf Inside sntv American Sports We are all passionate about golf and are pleased to say we cover all PGA and European Tour events as well as a selection from the Asian Tour. We also have extensive coverage of the year s four majors - the Masters, US Open, The Open Championship and the US PGA Championship, providing you with reaction from each days play. For the first time this season sntv has committed to providing highlights and reaction from all five LPGA majors. We will also be present at the 2015 Solheim Cup in Germany to cover previews, highlights and reaction. It s no secret that the NFL, NBA, NHL and MLB are big favourites on the sporting agenda. This is why we are bringing you coverage from in-country events as well as our coverage of Americans abroad, including the NFL games in London, and the NBA games in Manchester. sntv are also featuring extensive coverage of NBA and MLB teams going to Asia, as well as their pre-season training.
Breaking Sports News inside every story At sntv, we understand the importance of delivering on every breaking sports news story as quickly as possible. Thanks to our partnership with The Associated Press and our global network of sport journalists, sntv has the reach to cover breaking sports news with unrivalled access. The ability to respond quickly and accurately to sports news is key for us: we delivered to our clients every news item around the Pistorius trial, Michael Schumacher s accident and Neymar s tears over his injury. Get the best experience for your audience by partnering with sntv
Our products More rights cleared More coverage for you sntv continuously works hard on clearing more rights for you, for both broadcast as well as digital use so you get access to the best action highlights from major sporting events across football, golf, tennis, motorsport, American sports and athletics amongst many others. Our global reputation as the leading sports news video agency and longstanding relationships with major key rights holders in sport means that we have unparalleled access to match action from over 200 rightsholders. Digitally cleared rights include highlights from tournaments such as the AFC Asian Cup, ATP 1000 s, 500 s, Bizarre and Extreme, Bundesliga, French Open, Australian Open, The Open Championship and the ICC T20 World Cup. 70% of our action content is also available in our sntv ready format, available to publish immediately. Reliable and Accurate Sport News Coverage sntv are specialists in sport journalism. This is why 45% of all our content is our own self shot video material of the most engaging, breaking sports news. sntv own clips are sourced, produced and curated by our experienced and professional sports journalists across our 5 offices and then edited for newsroom ready formats as well as ready to publish in ambient or voiced in English or Mandarin. sntv produced over 10,000 news stories last year, all cleared for multi-platform use. sntv own s video content includes breaking news, game previews, reactions, fan colour, press conferences, training, major announcements as well as exclusive interviews with sports stars; providing you with the most reliable and trustworthy source of high quality content. No one turns around action highlights with the speed and accuracy as our sport dedicated sntv sport journalists and producers.
Our products sntv broadcast is our content solution for broadcasters who require a reliable, consistent and top in quality sports newsfeed in white label format. Our content is available in newsroom ready format of approx. 3-6 minute duration, and accompanied with scripting information and shot lists for customisation. sntv broadcast is the best solution for broadcasters who wish to further edit and customize their news output, whilst being able to rely on a full service agency.
Our products With digital media more important than ever, we are continuously clearing more digital highlight rights so that we can provide you with sntv digital content cleared for use across all digital platforms. Whether for use on websites, connected TVs or app access - mobile & tablet - we offer a solution that suits your needs.
Our sports content online Online sports highlights and sports news create a competitive and distinct point of difference for your viewers. Grow your audience through user generated comments, link sharing and social media interaction. Use advertising around our content on your sites, and reap the benefits when it goes viral! 37% of agencies say that video advertising will be the largest media increase this year sntv ready is sntv s consumer ready product of professionally edited video clips of 60-90 second duration which require no further editing and are ready to publish. These are available in either ambient version with a script ready for voicing, as well as voiced-over in English and Mandarin. sntv ready covers the top sports video news you would expect from the world s leading sports news video agency. 69% of agencies see video advertising as equal to or more effective than a broadcast ad 50% of agencies said that over 50% of all their RFPs had a digital video component in 2012 Source: comscore, Insights from Doubleclick, Video Advertising Momentum
We can offer our clients extended rights on all sntv own s material beyond the initial 14 day window. Our leading sports news archive contains coverage from sntv s inception and is updated daily. The archive includes features on major sporting events including the World Cup and Olympics as well as niche sports. It also includes profiles and interviews with all the major sporting personalities during many of their most controversial periods, including Tiger Woods, Lance Armstrong, Oscar Pistorius and all the athletes that make the front and back pages. We are professionals in covering large scale sporting events and pride ourselves on being prepared to deliver the best sporting content. We prepare years in advance for all the major international sporting events such as the Olympics, World Cup or the Euros and can tailor exclusive sntv event packages to ensure you receive the most relevant content.
Formats & delivery At sntv our aim is to get to the story first, as well as to distribute quickly and accurately in the format you require. That s why we offer a range of delivery options and formats to best suit your needs. All sntv videos are available in HD and SD, regardless of your delivery method. Quicker delivery also enables a faster turnaround whether you are editing and converting into the formats you require or using our sntv ready to publish clips. If you are using our content online, you can now ensure you attract more visitors with the ability to offer timelier, fresh video and increase your stickiness with relevant content. The combination of our journalistic and technical expertise allows you to get the stories you need, in the best format possible. stories 40+unique per day
Formats & delivery l File-based satellite delivery via AP Media Port This offers reliable delivery of sntv videos via AP s satellite network, which integrates into your newsroom software to provide easy access to all videos as soon as they are delivered. You can view browse-quality video clips alongside the shotlist and script as well as download videos directly. l Digital delivery via sntv s dedicated user friendly platforms With a 24/7 Editorial Sports News Desk, curated content and simple search functionality, sntv s digital platforms allow you to find your required content with ease; safe in the knowledge that our 24/7 Help Desk is always available for any questions that arise. -- FTP push delivery sntv can deliver videos and metadata via online FTP delivery, to remove the requirement for manual download. -- MRSS With sntv s MRSS functionality, you can monitor and download our content in a formatted and structured manner. Additional development work can be done via the MRSS feed to integrate the sntv service directly with your systems, to allow sntv videos to be published directly onto your website. -- Embeddable player sntv videos can be pushed directly onto your website, using an embeddable online video player. This embed function can be used for individual stories or playlists, specific to a sport or event. The player can be ad-funded via our ad network, integrated with your own ads or set to play without advertising. App Tablet App Mobile Subscription Model Annual Deal Credit Model Pay as you use Minimum credits per month Ad Funded Model sntv Player URL Web Connected TV -- Manual download Via this delivery method, you can browse and preview sntv s content, as well as download the video file, script, shotlist and metadata directly from the platform.
Good to know How long will you be able to use sntv s content for? sntv highlights can generally be used for 48 hours and sntv own s news content can be used for up to 14 days and is available for up to 7 days on our delivery platforms. You will find full content restrictions accompanying all clips. How do you find out about our upcoming coverage? We send out daily, weekly and monthly planning alerts in email format for broadcast and digital use so that you can plan around our output. Our upcoming coverage is also accessible online so we encourage you to sign up on www.sntv.com/register. Request to follow @sntvstories and a tweet will appear in your news feed each time we publish a new story. Sports dedicated journalists Reliable & consistent service Premium quality 24/7 Editorial Sports News Desk Unrivalled Highlights coverage Customised service Cost saving solution Sign up to receive our planning alerts!
2015 Sport Diary A few examples of sntv s coverage. 2015 may not be an Olympic or World Cup year, yet it is jammed packed with top sports events sntv will cover for you. In addition to our regular news coverage sntv will have crews onsite at the following events: Specific 2015 events AFC Asian Cup, Australia 9th 31st Jan Men s World Handball Championships, Qatar 15th Jan 1st Feb Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 17th Jan 8th Feb ICC Cricket World Cup, Australia and New Zealand 14th Feb 29th Mar FIFA Women s World Cup, Canada 6th Jun 5th Jul Copa America, Chile 11th Jun 4th Jul The 16th FINA World Championships, Kazan, Russia 24th Jul 9th Aug IAAF World Championships, Beijing, China 22nd 30th Aug Solheim Cup, Germany 18th 20th Sept IRB Rugby World Cup, England 18th Sept 31st Oct FIFA Club World Cup Golf The Masters 9th 12th Apr US Open 18th 21st Jun The Open Championship 16th 19th Jul USPGA 13th 16th Aug PGA Tour LPGA Tour European Tour Asian Tour Tennis Australian Open 19th Jan 1st Feb French Open 25th May 7th Jun Wimbledon 29th Jun 12th Jul US Open 31st Aug 13th Sept ATP World Tour WTA Broadcast Digital sntv own sntv highlights sntv own sntv highlights Previews Previews and reax territory specific
2015 Sport Diary Broadcast Digital Soccer sntv own sntv highlights sntv own sntv highlights European Leagues & Cups UEFA Champions League UEFA Europa League Bundesliga English Premier League Spanish League Belgian League Czech League Dutch League FA Cup German National Cup Superleague Greece Russian League Scottish League Swiss League Turkish League Ukrainian League North, Central and South American Leagues & Cups Argentine League CONCACAF Champions League Copa Libertadores Copa Sudamericana Asian & MENA Leagues & Cups AFC Champions League Australian A-League J League K League Qatar League Cycling Giro d Italia 9th 31st May Tour de France 4th 26th Jul Vuelta a Espana Aug American Sports NBA MLB NHL NFL Motorsports F1 Nascar World Rally Championship Moto GP 36th Dakar Rally Jan Winter Sports FIS Alpine Ski World Cup FIS Ski Jump World Cup FIS Snowboard and Freestyle World Championships We are constantly increasing our portfolio and will continue to acquire more rights during 2015. Please note that territorial embargoes are subject to change and will be regularly updated on www.sntv.com/rights. Please also check restrictions on our sports diary and scripts, or contact planning@sntv.com. All info correct at date of printing. Broadcast Digital sntv own sntv highlights sntv own sntv highlights
Why choose us? Reach Our unrivalled experience and continuing dedication to deliver the best sports news content available, means that 18 years on, we continue being the market leading sports news agency. We are an indispensable service for the worlds top broadcasters, digital publishers and agency networks alike to whom we deliver over 16,500 stories annually. With 5 sntv bureaus worldwide - London, New York, Singapore, Beijing and Rio de Janeiro and access to our partner resources extending our reach across 120 bureaus globally - we work around the clock to deliver our clients the most timely and accurate sports news, 365 days a year. Customer Service Our dedicated editorial teams are 24/7 on your side to help deliver the nuances and depth you desire in the most accurate and timely fashion. Our 24-hour operating Sports News Desk gives clients access to our editors across all time zones. What s more, we actively encourage our clients to connect with us from across the globe so we can offer you the best agency customer service. sntv places a high value on ensuring that we excel in communicating with our clients. It helps you get the best out of your sntv subscription, and it helps us to constantly improve our service. Dedication We share a common passion: Our love of sport! At sntv we pride ourselves in employing the most experienced, passionate and dedicated of production teams and sports journalists. Those professionals seek, produce and deliver stories, to your newsroom in the most accurate and timely fashion and to the highest of standards. 24/7
Key team contacts Headquarters London (GMT) 24/7 Sports News Desk planning@sntv.com +44 203 314 5770 Management Global Sports News Desks Commercial & Marketing Martin Kay Managing Director mkay@sntv.com +44 203 314 5751 Americas Rick Haas North America Editor rhaas@sntv.com +1 212 621 7417 Gabrielle Guedj Commercial Director gguedj@sntv.com +44 203 314 5371 Editorial Andrew Parkinson Managing Editor aparkinson@sntv.com +44 203 314 5660 Steve Hannon Editor shannon@sntv.com +44 203 314 5607 Declan McHale Editor dmchale@sntv.com +44 203 314 5607 Owain Davey Senior Planning Producer odavey@sntv.com +44 207 482 7658 Fiona Shadbolt Planning Manager fshadbolt@sntv.com +44 203 314 5414 Brazil Filipe de Almeida Producer, South America fdealmeida@sntv.com +55 21 3288 5012 Middle East Kaddour Habbari Middle East Editor khabbari@sntv.com +44 207 482 7656 Asia Steve Moore Senior Asia Editor sjmoore@sntv.com +65 9754 9120 China Zhaobin Li China Operations Manager zbli@sntv.com +86 10 6532 3743 Elizabeth Eastham Digital Director eeastham@sntv.com +44 203 314 5773 Carolyn Maze Head of Digital Sales cmaze@sntv.com +44 798 089 4585 Evelyn Kogler Marketing Director ekogler@sntv.com +44 203 314 5449 Lizzie Peters Commercial Executive lpeters@sntv.com +44 203 314 5625 Tom Hoy Sales Operations Manager thoy@sntv.com +44 203 314 5613
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