Sportel Monaco 2013: social networks, multi-screens and new distribution formats discussed

Interaction with social networks, the opportunities offered by the growing number of "mobile" screens and new distribution formats such as "Ultra HD" were the main topics discussed at Sportel, the international sports audiovisual convention, held in Monaco from the 14 to the 17/10/2013.

"What is really interesting is the ability to share and comment about what is happening on the screen. The revolution will be in social sharing," said Yiannis Exarchos, President and CEO of OBS (Olympic Broadcasting Services, the company who produce images of the Olympic Games) at a round table entitled "New Generation Event Broadcasting" on the 15/10/2013.

Interaction between "classic" television and social networks may create, in particular, opportunities in the development of multi-screens, meaning the ability to watch something not only on television, but also on a computer, tablet or smartphone.

"In some countries with fast-growing economies, such as Brazil, India, China, and Turkey, nearly 80% of viewers watch sporting events on the Internet and on their mobile devices. In countries such as…