Folks (thanks to Tony Cardella) I am currently communicating with a company which will be able to broadcast the 2004 USAPL Mens Nationals World-Wide live via web cast and then allow you to purchase your lifting session on-line and download/burn your own CD of a particular session (I've been informed the cost of this would be about $10.00/to download per session). Advertisers will also be able to advertise on this media. I've explained to him that I am not interested in making money off of this venture- my primary objective is to move Powerlifting and our Meet Production up a notch. It will cost a few thousand to get a production crew and three cameras (warm-up room, 45 degree angle on the platform and straight on the platform). I just can't afford to lose any money. This looks like a neat opportunity and any advertisers and sponsors are welcome. WE COULD BE WORLD-WIDE LIVE IN JULY!
Below you will see our communication via emails so far:
Hi Gregory,
Paul Fletcher here, Meet Director for the 2004 USAPL Mens Nationals (July 9,10,11- Baton Rouge, LA). I have been in contact with three companies for video rights for the Mens Nationals. I am trying to lock into a professional quality production for this event. I have not yet locked into any
sort of contract and am open to what you may have to offer. If you are interested please contact me at your earliest convienience (H) 225-753-8586 or (w) 225-474-2770, ext. 223.
Thank you,
Paul Fletcher
Meet Director- 2004 USPAL Mens Nationals
Meet Director- 2005 USAPL Mens Collegiate Nationals
Paul,
MSBN Sports Network is interested in doing this (these) events...that is what our system has been developed for. I will call you this weekend to discuss. I can be reached directly at 832-433-1055.
Greg
PS. We have plenty of references regarding our quality of production. I can also walk you through many of our archives this weekend or even a live event taking place around the US with one of our network affiliates. This is our schedule this weekend for Baseball.
Games
Baseball
Samford Bulldogs VS UT-Martin Skyhawks 5/15/2004 12:45:00 PM Central
Time
Florida Gators VS Ole Miss Rebels 5/15/2004 4:00:00 PM Eastern Time
Rice Owls VS Nevada Wolf Pack 5/15/2004 7:00:00 PM Central Time
Florida Gators VS Ole Miss Rebels 5/16/2004 12:30:00 PM Eastern Time
Samford Bulldogs VS UT-Martin Skyhawks 5/16/2004 12:45:00 PM Central
Time
Rice Owls VS Nevada Wolf Pack 5/16/2004 1:00:00 PM Central Time
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gregory Demetriades" <gregory.demetriades@msbn.tv>
To: "Tony Cardella" <powerlifter@goheavy.com>; <rhk@verizon.net>; "paul
fletcher" <pfletch6@cox.net>; <l-maile@uapowerlifting.com>; "johnny graham"
<jtruck52@hotmail.com>
Cc: "JT Ehrman" <jt.ehrman@msbn.tv>
Sent: Thursday, May 13, 2004 4:41 PM
Subject: RE: Internet Broadcasting for Powerlifting Meets
Tony,
Thank you for the network email. MSBN is the largest online broadcasting company that speacializes with organizations that do not have television coverage or choose not too. As an interactive medium we can offer worldwide coverage to get more coverage for your sport and athletes while generating revenue from online webcast ticket sales and merchandise sold while the broadcast is taking place.
We broadcast for the USOC and would like the opportunity to work with you. Let us know if you have any interest. I have cc'd JT Ehrman, our national sports representative if you prefer to have others follow up.
Thank you for your time,
Gregory Demetriades
CEO
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Tony Cardella [
powerlifter@goheavy.com]
> Sent: Thu 5/13/2004 12:21 AM
> To: rhk@verizon.net; 'paul fletcher'; l-maile@uapowerlifting.com; 'johnny
graham'
> Cc: Gregory Demetriades
> Subject: Internet Broadcasting for Powerlifting Meets
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> Hey Paul, Rob, Johnny, and Larry:
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> I meet a guy named Greg Demetriades who is the CEO for a company called
> the Continental Vista Broadcasting Group. They have an easy to use
> system for broadcasting events over the internet. They have different
> verticals for different markets. For example, they have MSBN for sports
> and First Cut Live for broadcasting concerts from different venues. Not
> only can they stream video from an event, they also have archives that
> let people watch video on demand. USA Weightlifting has used them to
> broadcast their Nationals earlier this year. From what I have read on
> the forums and people I have talked to personally, many people in
> weightlifting really liked the product. This could be a good way to get
> some more exposure for USA Powerlifting/International Powerlifting
> Federation competitions.
>
> I have CC'd Greg on this email so if this sounds like something you'd
> like to use at your meets you can get in touch with him easily. You can
> also reach him via phone 832-433-1055.
>
> -Tony Cardella
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