Day Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 League Interactive FLi) is today delighted to announce the dual appointment of Realise and NeuLion as its new long-term digital partners. Following one of the most comprehensive procurement processes in the history of the EFL, in which over 175 of the world’s leading digital agencies expressed an interest, the final two have now been selected for a contract that runs until the end of the 2022/23 season. Realise, a leading UK based digital agency, will be tasked with the design and development of EFL Digital’s club web and mobile sites as well as implementing the highly intuitive Episerver content management system (CMS). The new system will provide a robust, leading-edge digital platform that serves the needs of both fans and clubs effectively across all devices in real time. The streaming, merchandising, and payment services will be provided by US company NeuLion, which is a market leader in online video delivery and boasts international sporting clients such as the NFL, Euroleague, NBA and UFC. NeuLion also has significant experience working in the football industry with the Premier League and Major League Soccer (MLS). Together they will provide one of the most flexible and powerful integrated solutions across what is the largest sporting digital network in the world. Highlights of the deal include: - Seven-year term, including one-year build; - New sites go live in July 2017; - All sites built responsively and optimised for desktop, tablet and mobile; - Flexible approach to design and site layout; - Video on demand (VOD) of all EFL fixtures; - Video streaming to be delivered in HD; - New commercial opportunities via the latest in video advertising; - Subscription management and e-billing payments; - Secure, future proofed platforms including foreign language capabilities. EFL Chief Executive Shaun Harvey said: “In Realise and NeuLion we have two of the world’s leading digital companies with whom we can form a productive partnership to drive additional value for our clubs and produce a series of digital products we can all be proud of. “Both companies understand the unique and varied challenges we continue to be faced with and throughout this extensive RFP process they have consistently demonstrated they have the skills, expertise and knowledge to deliver against EFL Digital’s objectives. “The end user, the fans of our clubs, are very much where their collective focus lies and a proven track record, a flexible approach to platform delivery and significant experience in video streaming means we are not only confident in the proposed technical solution but also how it will perform commercially.” Roy Reichbach, President and CEO of NeuLion, added: “NeuLion has become the market leader specialising in the broadcasting, distribution and monetisation of live and on-demand digital video content to Internet-enabled devices. “We are delighted to partner with the English Football League [EFL] so that we can bring to their clubs and fans, the same level of experience we provide fans of the NFL, NBA, UFC, and others. “The EFL is one of the oldest competitions in the world of football and NeuLion is excited to be the technology that will enable this next generation fan experience.” Fiona Proudler, Managing Director of Realise, said: “The EFL is an organisation we are fiercely proud to now be supporting. As one of its new long term digital agency partners, we share a common goal with the EFL – to support the needs of the clubs, the fans and the football community effectively and to take that responsibility seriously. Football ignites passion and we feel privileged and delighted at the prospect of working together to deliver digital best of breed solutions with the EFL, its member clubs, sponsors and key partners." http://mobile.efl.com//news/article/2016/EFL-Digital-New-long-term-partnerships-announced-3193708.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rynny Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Guess the prices for Ramsplayer will be going up next season then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 website should be better, and the fact everything being recorded in HD should improve regular highlight shows on tv too if they share footage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rammieib Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Website is awful so can't get any worse. What happens when we get promoted though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramsbottom Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 2 minutes ago, rynny said: Guess the prices for Ramsplayer will be going up next season then I've always hated the fact that all teams websites are basically the same. Would it be so cost prohibitive to let a local web design firm create something unique??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 6 minutes ago, ramsbottom said: I've always hated the fact that all teams websites are basically the same. Would it be so cost prohibitive to let a local web design firm create something unique??? Guess so for some small teams. Fact is, all the maintenance, designing etc will all be done centrally. All clubs' media teams will do is upload stories etc onto it and click a button. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angieram Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 I find Rams player works very well so I hope they don't mess too much with that but anything to improve the website is welcome. It's not good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnero Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 1 hour ago, David said: payment services will be provided by US company NeuLion, which is a market leader in online video delivery Says who... Sean Dyche? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simsdcfc Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 I hope this means live streaming for games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gypsy Ram Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 About bloody time, the whole website and app are embarrassing for this day and age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal is a Ram Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 21 hours ago, ramsbottom said: I've always hated the fact that all teams websites are basically the same. Would it be so cost prohibitive to let a local web design firm create something unique??? Hosting, domain name control, application licenses, maintenance all cheaper in bulk, plus the club saves on having to employ a web developer (or equivalent). Even at minimum that's c£15k a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted July 20, 2016 Author Share Posted July 20, 2016 45 minutes ago, Animal is a Ram said: Hosting, domain name control, application licenses, maintenance all cheaper in bulk, plus the club saves on having to employ a web developer (or equivalent). Even at minimum that's c£15k a year. You're looking at a lot more than 15k for a web developer, can double that easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal is a Ram Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 12 minutes ago, David said: You're looking at a lot more than 15k for a web developer, can double that easily. That's why I said 'minimum' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted July 20, 2016 Author Share Posted July 20, 2016 Minimum would be still a lot more than 15k, wouldn't get one to touch it for under 25k (minimum) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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