The panel session, which is taking place on the elite rugby-focused first day of Rugby Expo, will be looking at how the sport can maximise its TV and digital media rights for greater coverage, profile and revenue.
Sharing their knowledge and experience in this panel discussion will be Andrew Hornett (Senior Executive Producer, ESPN EMEA), Richard Worth (America’s Cup Event Authority Board Chairman), Stefano D’anna (Global Managing Director of Perform Progressive Sports Media) and Jon Varney (Commercial Director of Premiership Rugby).
ESPN is key figure in the UK and international rugby scene as lead broadcaster of Aviva Premiership Rugby, with 43 games per season from 2010-11 to 2012-2013. Online, ESPN’s specialist rugby website ESPNscrum.com offers rugby fans extensive coverage of the world of rugby including widespread online coverage of Aviva Premiership Rugby and 90-second video highlights of each game.
For more information about Rugby Expo 2010, the complete conference programme, exhibition opportunities and delegate details visit www.rugbyexpo.com or call +44 (0)845 0740752.
