Hulk Hogan Appearing On SXSW Panel
WWE and MLB Advanced Media will be presenting a special panel discussion on the WWE brand and the WWE Network this weekend at the South By Southwest Festival (SXSW) in Texas. WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan will be appearing along with WWE Chief Financial Officer George Barrios, Kenny Gersh of MLB AM, and the panel is listing Renee Young as the host. The following information is listed for the WWE/MLBAM discussion panel:
Hit A Home Run with Content Creation and Streaming
Sunday, March 15 3:30PM – 4:30PM Four Seasons Ballroom AB 98 San Jacinto Blvd Join entertainment powerhouse WWE and MLB Advanced Media, a company that has been at the forefront of streaming technology for more than a decade, as they share their insights into content creation and distribution to global fan bases 24/7/365. With the revolutionary launch of the WWE Network, as well as MLBAM’s management of live video content across its sports and entertainment partners, these industry leaders will examine the evolving media landscape and the proliferation of direct-to-consumer services, and discuss why the multi-platform strategy is critical to keep fans coming back for more. In this session, WWE Chief Strategy and Financial Officer George Barrios will join MLBAM Senior Vice President Jeffrey Volk and WWE Renee Young to show the different ways to hit a home run in content creation and streaming. These power hitters will explore the technology, operations and management behind direct-to-consumer content delivery and will take a look into what the future may hold for this industry. In addition, WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan will make a special guest appearance and will join the conversation to discuss how the evolving media landscape affects his brand.
Smackdown Fallout
The following video is the latest episode of WWE Smackdown Fallout. This week’s show features Tom Phillips trying to talk to WWE United States Champion Rusev about Lana’s whereabouts, and the status of their relationship after Lana gave John Cena a title match at Wrestlemania 31.
