Empire 8 to Begin New Era of Web Streaming With EZStream
ROCHESTER, NY – The Empire 8 Athletic Conference has announced the return of Empire8.tv with EZStream.com as the new conference provider of web streaming.
All broadcasts will now be available on iPhone, iPad, Android and Blackberry platforms in addition to desktop/laptop streaming. Empire8.tv will offer streams in 16 of 23 sports as well as institutional commencements, special events, and speakers. The network may also offer highlight shows and other special content produced by the member institutions.
“We are very excited to team up with EZStream to offer fans greater access to Empire8.tv events than ever before,” said Chuck Mitrano, Empire 8 Commissioner. “Smart phones have become increasingly popular and that trend is sure to continue. It is a market we are thrilled to offer our parents, friends, family, alumni, and fans.”
EZStream has delivered more than 150,000 audio and video broadcasts to millions of viewers and listeners worldwide. In addition to college athletic institutions and conferences, EZStream clients include radio and television stations, state high school athletic associations, syndicated radio shows, high school booster and athletic programs, and freelance producers.
“EZStream.com is extremely pleased to be providing streaming services to the Empire 8 Athletic Conference,” said EZStream.com Managing Partner Craig Blanchard. “We are confident that the combination of the Empire 8’s fine academic and athletic institutions, and EZStream’s streaming media technologies will result in a superior fan experience. All streamed Empire 8 athletic events will be available on both the desktop and the smart phone this year, providing a level of access not seen before.”
Seven conference schools as well as affiliates Washington & Jefferson (field hockey) and Salisbury (football) will be using the service, which provides free viewing of all games broadcast by the institution. Each streamed event will also be archived for free.