RR Media, WTS Live team for UEFA Euro 2016 media services
Michelle Clancy
| 10 March 2016
RR Media has teamed with French broadcast facilities provider, WTS Live, to offer digital media services for UEFA Euro 2016, Europe’s football competition for national teams.
The two will offer broadcasters, news organisations, content owners and sports-rights agencies coverage. Camera operators, production managers and technical teams will be on the ground during the tournament, providing 24/7 support and service in the ten host cities and stadiums around France.
RR Media and WTS Live have combined their resources to offer complete media packages, including live stand-up/recorded transmission, turnaround, production and content delivery to operators worldwide, over multiple platforms, in different configurations. Additional services include a terrace position with a view of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, accommodating single camera stand-ups and outdoor studio presentations.
“2016 is set to be an exciting sporting year with the upcoming Euro tournament in France and the Rio 2016 Olympics in Brazil,” said Elad Manishviz, CMO at RR Media. “We’ve made it a priority to serve our global customers with the broadest selection of digital media services, enabling them to engage their viewers everywhere with thrilling content, including live video and sporting highlights, while soaking up the atmosphere around the games as well. We’re pleased to partner with WTS in France, helping us to be ready to produce, broadcast and stream an exciting Euro 2016 to the world.”