Client
The Schwab Network
Location
Chicago, IL (with operations at the NYSE in New York City)
Venue
Various
Year
2017-Present
Broadcast Management Group has supported the Schwab Network (formerly TD Ameritrade Network) since its inception, serving as a strategic partner and managed services provider across creative, technical, and operational functions. From initial consulting to full network deployment, rebranding, and facility expansion, BMG has played a central role in the evolution of this groundbreaking financial news platform.
The Schwab Network was the first direct-to-consumer OTT network launched by a corporation, and BMG’s integrated managed services have been essential in building and sustaining its growth. The network delivers real-time financial news and analysis for investors and is now fully connected to BMG’s proprietary cloud-based Network Operations Center.
The network has consistently proven to be an invaluable tool in connecting with its current and prospective customers, providing them with vital financial information, especially during times of market volatility.
BMG began its engagement in 2017 through a consulting assignment to help TD Ameritrade explore how to use visual communications to better connect with its global customer base. Following this engagement, BMG recommended launching a proprietary OTT channel, making them the first corporation to create its direct-to-consumer network.
From there, BMG was contracted to:
As the network expanded, BMG was again contracted to design and build a larger facility to accommodate growing production needs. During the COVID-19 pandemic, BMG quickly adapted its facility and talent workflows to support full remote production, keeping the network on air without interruption.
In 2023, after Charles Schwab acquired TD Ameritrade, BMG was engaged to rebrand the network as The Schwab Network. This included:
Today, the Schwab Network remains fully integrated with BMG’s cloud-based Network Operations Center, where we provide:
