The Rise of AltCasts at RSNs: What Styles of Production are Engaging New Fans?

The Rise of AltCasts at RSNs: What Styles of Production are Engaging New Fans? Content leaders from Marquee Sports Network, NESN, Sportsnet Pittsburgh, and Gameday Creative discuss the growing trend By Jason Dachman, Editorial Director, U.S.

Monday, August 18, 2025 - 2:27 pm

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Alternative broadcasts are redefining the sports-viewing experience, blending animation, data-driven storytelling, and interactive elements to engage a younger, more digital-savvy audience. While altcasts at the national broadcast level garner headlines, there's plenty of work being done on this fertile ground at the regional sports networks, as well.

In this exclusive panel discussion, leaders from RSNs from across the country explore how they leverage alternative production styles - from animated broadcasts and data visualizations to personality-based commentary and whiparound shows - to create new entry points for fans.

This discussion includes:

Justin Hathaway, Marquee Sports Network, VP of Content

Josh Jun, NESN, VP of Content

David Koppett, Sportsnet Pittsburgh, Senior Director of Production & Operations

Eric Say, Gameday Creative, Owner / Creative Director

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Moderated by Jason Dachman, SVG, Editorial Director, U.S., the session was hosted at the 2025 SVG Regional Sports Production Summit in Chicago on June 24.

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