Kiswe In The News - October 2023
This month's news includes a White House press release and articles from Axios, Sports Business Journal. and New York Times.
This month's news includes a White House press release and articles from Axios, Sports Business Journal. and New York Times.
President Biden Honors Leading American Scientists, Technologists, and Innovators
Kiswe co-founder and chairman Dr. Jeong H. Kim was awarded the National Medal of Technology and Innovation (NMTI) by President Biden at the White House. The NMTI recognizes those who have made lasting contributions to America's competitiveness, standard of living, and quality of life through technological innovation, and to recognize those who have made substantial contributions to strengthening the nation's technological workforce.
Kiswe co-founder talks Suns and Jazz local streaming
Kiswe co-founder Wim Sweldens discussed the changing landscape of the regional sports network model and Kiswe’s work in powering the direct-to-consumer digital streaming platforms for The Phoenix Suns and Utah Jazz. Sweldens believes the RSN business isn’t likely to improve, so more teams in coming years are likely to mimic what the Suns and Jazz are doing.
NBA’s Utah Jazz & Phoenix Suns Launch DTC Streaming Services powered by Kiswe
In partnership with the NBA, Phoenix Suns, and Utah Jazz, Kiswe launched two direct-to-consumer streaming platforms in October: Suns Live and Jazz+. These platforms allow local Phoenix and Utah basketball fans to watch more games from the teams that they love.