Entertainment

Video games have progressed dramatically since the first consoles made their way into homes in the 1970s.

Millions of consumers are cutting the cord in favor of over-the-top television services, like Hulu, Netflix and Amazon Video.

December 6th marks Broadcast Management Group’s 12-year anniversary.

We’re taking a quick breather to re-cap some of our recent summer projects.

Be sure to tune into IMDb.com or Twitch at 3:30pm PST on Saturday, 7/22 for “IMDb LIVE @ San Diego Comic-Con” - a live panel discussion hosted by Kevin Smith.

Be sure to tune into truTV.com or the Impractical Jokers Facebook page at 7:15pm PST on Saturday, 7/22 for “Impractically Speaking Live @ SDCC”.

Head on over to Twitter (sxsw.twitter.com) at 12:00pm CST from Friday, 3/10 through Sunday, 3/12 for “The Mashable Show” live from SXSW.

Set your calendars!

Much like Facebook and Netlix, which we discussed in episodes 1 and 2 of our blog series – Amazon is positioning themselves to be one of the biggest threats to broadcast television.  Not only is Amazon creating and distributing their own original content – much like the aforementioned companies – but they’re also revolutionizing live content and e-commerce.

YouTube, Facebook and Twitter have all had a lasting impact on broadcast television and all three platforms continue to make waves (check out our latest blog series to see what I’m talking about).

In episode 1 of our latest blog series – which explores the biggest threats to broadcast TV – we looked at how Facebook is positioning themselves to steal “traditional” television audiences.  We talked about the Facebook Live platform, Facebook’s partnership with E!

Broadcast television is edging forever closer to the endangered species list.  “Cord cutting” is not a fad, but a growing trend that continues to impact both cable providers and broadcast networks.  People are cutting ties with Time Warner and Comcast in favor of Hulu and Netflix.  They’re trading in their DirecTV dishes for Apple TV and ChromeCast.  And they’re doing so because content is available everywhere.  On our smart phones.  On our laptops.  On our SmarTVs.  You no longer need a cable subscription to watch your favorite shows.

Music fans are a high-maintenance bunch.  They have certain expectations when it comes to live music festivals.  And who can blame them?  With an average ticket price running several hundred bucks – on top of food, lodging, merchandise and transportation – they expect to get their monies worth.  Event companies have their work cut out for them.

Back in September of 2015, Broadcast Management Group was contracted to provide live production services for the 100th episode special of “Impractical Jokers”.