Workflow upgrade scores at FOX Sports

LOS ANGELES, USA: Thought Development Corp., developer of workflow management system for the media promotions industry, announced that FOX Sports has chosen ON-AIR Pro to help improve the company’s workflow processes and standardize end-to-end production across its brands.

FOX Sports is the umbrella entity representing 21st Century FOX’s array of multi-platform US-based sports assets and includes ownership and interests in linear television networks, digital and mobile programming, broadband platforms, multiple web sites, joint-venture businesses and several licensing partnerships.

FOX Sports, which includes the sports television arm of the FOX Broadcasting Company, will use the system to unify production teams across the company’s Los Angeles and North Carolina facilities. The installation of ON-AIR Pro will include a suite of tools and modules to support and improve the company’s existing on-air process workflow. In addition, the system will be able to integrate with existing program scheduling and media systems.

“ON-AIR Pro has proven an invaluable tool to support on-air promotions,” commented Craig MacEachern, VP ON-Air Planning & Operations at Fox Sports. “We will implement the system to help improve our process efficiencies and to unify our workflow and communications across departments, and across locations.”

“We are excited to be working with such engaging teams to address the fast paced needs of sports while streamlining and facilitating their creative processes – from concept to air,” commented Jonathan Mickelson – Chief Technical Officer, Thought Development Corp.