NASCAR MEDIA GROUP Partners with Crawford to Provide Broadcast solutions

December 9, 2009

NASCAR Media Group is partnering with Crawford Communications, Inc. to deliver broadcast solutions through NASCAR Media Group’s new state-of-the-art, all digital, high definition facility in Charlotte, NC. By utilizing Crawford’s turnkey Teleport services, NASCAR Media Group will join Crawford’s existing worldwide fiber network establishing Crawford Connect @ NASCAR Media Group.

Located in uptown Charlotte at 550 South Caldwell Street, NASCAR Media Group’s all-encompassing broadcast and production facility houses a 1080i HD television production center.  There are three studios and several live stand-up locations available throughout the NASCAR Hall of Fame and NASCAR Plaza complexes. Clients within and outside the motorsports industry will have the opportunity to use the studios, production facilities and Crawford Connect @ NASCAR Media Group. These comprehensive services provide options for live interviews, corporate communications, interactive conferences, live events and tape feeds that can be transmitted virtually anywhere in the world. 

“This partnership has created additional business opportunities and broadcast capabilities that Crawford and NASCAR Media Group can now offer corporations, major news networks and sports organizations,” says John Martin, managing director of business operations for NASCAR Media Group. “Crawford’s reputation for providing unparalleled services is why NASCAR selected them to handle this important and growing aspect of our business.”

“As a point-of-presence in the city, Crawford Connect @ NASCAR Media Group will meet the demand for occasional-use feeds,” says Ed Deckert, vice president of Teleport and Internet services for Crawford. “Clients will be able to deliver HD and SD content ‘live or taped’ from Charlotte to any market around the globe using this extensive fiber network via local SDI loops.”