DGPT 2023 Media Plan Takes Shape: More Live Coverage, Jomez Covering MPO and FPO Lead, No More Final Round Live on YouTube
, 2023-02-09 02:00:00,
Also new: Tournament Central, more post-production, higher DGN prices.
February 9, 2023 by Charlie Eisenhood in News with comments
The media coverage of disc golf will continue to deepen in 2023, as the Disc Golf Pro Tour announced expanded live and post-produced coverage of the tour.
The Disc Golf Pro Tour’s over-the-top livestreaming service Disc Golf Network will fully broadcast all rounds of its events, including Silver ones, which last year only had their final rounds aired live. DGN is also adding a new pre/post/halftime show, Tournament Central, to Elite events and above, providing analysis before, between, and after the FPO and MPO round coverage.
“Tournament Central is the next step forward in the evolution of our live product and will add more depth and quality to the live viewing experience,” said DGPT Media Directorr Mahmoud Bahrani in a statement. “With more interviews, highlights, and analysis, it’ll be easier than ever for disc golf fans to immerse themselves into the constantly evolving storylines on the Disc Golf Pro Tour.”
Prices Are Rising, Free Live Round Switching from Final to First
Along with the increased broadcasting comes another price hike: monthly access is rising $1 from $11.99 to $12.99 and annual access will now be $129.99, a 30% increase from last year’s $99.99 price. Additionally, the tour will no longer offer the final rounds of tournaments live on its YouTube channel; instead,…
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