Does it get any better than Chuauhtemoc Blanco in 3-D? Though it was only a matter of time, ESPN formally announced the formation of ESPN 3D yesterday. The channel will begin operation with the first game of the World Cup, South Africa versus Mexico. And yes, 3D glasses will be required for viewing though they’ll [...]
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11 Dec
Spanning The World With The Worldwide Leader
This is Part III in a series of pieces resulting from TSG’s trip to ESPN headquarters in Bristol, CT for Media Day and the World Cup draw. Outside of the actual World Cup draw, the most interesting 30 minutes of TSG’s day in Bristol was a small group interview with ESPN’s Executive Vice President of [...]
9 Dec
A World Cup For All Viewers
This is Part II in a series of pieces resulting from TSG’s trip to ESPN headquarters for Media Day and the World Cup draw. How does ESPN plan to straddle the wide gap between knowledgeable soccer fans and casual sports viewers in their coverage of the World Cup? ESPN’s answer…divide-and-conquer according to the ESPN marketing [...]
8 Dec
Soccer, The World Cup & ESPN
This is Part I in a series of pieces resulting from TSG’s trip to ESPN headquarters for Media Day and the World Cup draw. If one thing is clear following TSG’s visit to Bristol last Friday, it’s that ESPN is throwing a lot of resources at the World Cup. Whether ESPN is looking at the [...]
5 Dec
The World(wide) Cup Draw
Yesterday was a great day. The World Cup draw provided the USMNT with a good opportunity to advance out of the group stage and TSG was covering it worldwide. A Blood Mary-infused Shaun did some tremendous real-time writing on the festivities from San Francisco, Matthew was partying like it was 1982 with the Kiwis and [...]
20 Nov
Mr. Shin Guardian Goes to Bristol
That’s right TSG; we’re taking our show on the road! And we need your help. Power to the People! The Shin Guardian is attending Media Day for the World Cup, December 4th at ESPN headquarters in Bristol, Connecticut. Making the journey westward will be my brother Mark as yours truly will be on a brief [...]
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