DGPT Switches Back to SmashboxxTV for Live Streaming Production
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The Disc Golf Pro Tour (DGPT) is shifting its focus back to live streaming production, this time partnering with SmashboxxTV for the Play It Again Sports Jonesboro Open. This decision marks a return to form for the DGPT after an initial experiment with in-house production that was deemed "about as bad a start as I could have imagined" by Tour Director Steve Dodge.
As part of this new partnership, SmashboxxTV will be responsible for handling live streaming, switching, and graphics for both the Open and Open Women's events. The DGPT's camera crew from early in the season will continue to work on-site to capture high-quality footage. This combination is expected to result in improved broadcasts, building on the successes of the past three years with SmashboxxTV.
"We are excited to partner with the Disc Golf Pro Tour again and showcase the top players in our sport at some of the best events on the tour," said Jonathan Van Duerzen, co-founder of SmashboxxTV. "Our expertise combined with the DGPT's new technology will give viewers a high-quality live experience."
The change in production strategy also includes a shift from YouTube to the DGPT's own platform, DGPT.tv. This move is intended to enhance the viewing experience and attract new sponsors by offering more advanced ad-serving capabilities.
"In order to grow the sport, we need to find a way to bring in outside investors," Dodge explained. "This new platform gives us a side door into those advertising dollars." The tour has also introduced risk-free advertising opportunities for potential sponsors interested in being featured during the Play It Again Sports Jonesboro Open live broadcast.
While the DGPT's post-production coverage will remain unchanged, with both Open and Open Women's cards continuing to be produced by the tour's in-house team, Dodge noted that talks are ongoing regarding the return of post-production companies such as Jomez Productions and Central Coast Disc Golf. However, no announcements have been made yet.
The Play It Again Sports Jonesboro Open is scheduled to take place from April 12-14 in Jonesboro, Arkansas.
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/disc-golf-pro-tour-brings-back-boxx-switches-streaming-station