Local streaming sports

Check out http://www.bhpioneer.com/livesports/

I think this guy’s group is on to something. I’ve worked with them a few times and it looks like they are ramping up nicely with local sports live streaming. A nice revenue opportunity. If we don’t do it, somebody else will. My understanding is that a fellow in south Florida is streaming live Internet video for 8 high schools and making some dinero. Local competition is already starting.

After talking with the group for 45 minutes today, I was so excited I went out and grabbed a couple domains: tvtucson.com and streamingtucson.com.

This group in SD has all the expertise for streaming local sport events( I have zero experience ). But I want to get smart and pick their brains. The concept is very appealing.

A sizable downside I see is who is going to attend the local sporting events and do the set up, shooting, and breakdown of video equipment? A local HS or college video class is one answer, or a local radio station. But as far as newspaper folks doing more work, we are all doing 3 or 5 jobs already. That seems the weakest point in the business plan to me.

Are there other hurdles to overcome? Like high schools wanting a piece of any revenue generated? Sure. But we need to get our feet wet and not let yet another opportunity slip away.

Contact Stewart Huntington if you wish a short demo:
huntington@bhpioneer.com

Set up cost for equipment – about $1,000 to $1,500, PC-based.