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Post by Macmoish on Aug 19, 2011 21:52:17 GMT
Missed it!Facebook to televise FA Cup openerPA Wednesday, 17 August 2011 Non-league sides Ascot United and Wembley FC will kick off this season's FA Cup on Friday night, with the game being streamed to a potential audience of 700 million people. Social networking site Facebook are 'televising' the clash, which, although will not reach the majority of its potential viewers, is the first of its kind anywhere in sport. A 90-minute stream will be provided by Budweiser, the competition's new sponsors. "As a long-standing supporter of football globally, Budweiser is committed to brining the world's most prestigious knockout competition closer to the fans," said marketing director Ian Newell. "What better way to demonstrate this than by broadcasting the very first kick to a global audience via Facebook. "This is the first time a FA Cup tournament fixture has been broadcast live on the social network, which is great news for football fans and clubs alike." www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/news-and-comment/facebook-to-televise-fa-cup-opener-2339011.html
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Post by RoryTheRanger on Aug 19, 2011 22:03:50 GMT
I knew something like this would happen eventually.
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Post by blockhead on Aug 19, 2011 22:46:35 GMT
good on them, shows that the conventional channels should be more innovative.
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Post by Zamoraaaah on Aug 19, 2011 23:07:36 GMT
Listened to Ascot's chairman on 5Live this week. He said the fee they got was "just over 3 figures for each team". Obviously a help but baring in mind the PR Facestalk and Bud got you can't help thinking they were shortchanged.
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Post by 0hwestlondon on Aug 19, 2011 23:40:34 GMT
just over three figures? as in just over 999 pounds making it a grand each, better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick, but still a bit tight could have stretched to 10 grand a team, but thats why there mega minted and i"m not.
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Post by Zamoraaaah on Aug 19, 2011 23:47:46 GMT
just over three figures? as in just over 999 pounds making it a grand each, better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick, but still a bit tight could have stretched to 10 grand a team, but thats why there mega minted and i"m not. That's a lot of exposure for 2 grand. Their execs spend that kind of money on lunch. You are right though. Every penny counts. The Ascot chap said the club had something like 60 teams, kids right up to the first team. Their attendance the week before was 87. |
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Post by coitparkrangers on Aug 20, 2011 3:56:32 GMT
There's only one problem with the game being streamed. As far as I can tell, you have to "like" the Budweiser page. Which is self-libellous.
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Post by Markqpr on Aug 20, 2011 7:31:21 GMT
Initial figures show that 70,000 people clicked the link to watch the match.
For two unknown teams outside of their area that is very impressive for a trial run.
Watch out Sky!
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Post by Lonegunmen on Aug 20, 2011 8:35:34 GMT
Score?
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Post by Macmoish on Aug 20, 2011 8:38:29 GMT
Bracknell News - Yellamen Cup dream stops at Wembley Published 19 Aug 2011 ASCOT United's FA Cup run is over after they were beaten 2-1 by Wembley FC on Friday night.More than 1,000 spectators descended on the Racecourse ground in what was the Yellamen's first ever match in the FA Cup. The match remained goalless at half-time with chances coming for both sides but with less than 10 minutes into the second-half, Wembley took the lead. Jon Bennett gave the home side something to cheer about in the dying stages of the game when he won and converted a penalty in the 84th minute. The Yellamen came close to grabbing the winner but Wembley immediately went up the other end. Roy Byron found the net with just minutes remaining to spoil Ascot United's fairytale in this year's FA Cup. Were you there? Tell us what it was like to be part of Ascot's historic night. Leave a comment or email the sports desk at sport@berksmedia.co.uk SEE THURSDAY'S NEWS FOR ALL THE PICTURES AND REACTION FROM THE GAME www.bracknellnews.co.uk/sport/football/articles/2011/08/19/53741-yellamen-cup-dream-stops-at-wembley/ |
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Post by Macmoish on Aug 20, 2011 8:39:17 GMT
Ah but as the FA noted (pre-game) " The live streaming is only available to people of legal drinking age. "  FA Pre-Game e FA Cup Football on Facebook Thursday, 18 August, 2011 A first for Budweiser and The FA Cup as tie screened live. Ascot United v Wembley The FA Cup with Budweiser Extra Preliminary Round 7.45pm, Friday 19 August 2011 The Racecourse Ground, Ascot United FC Click here for fixtures Sports broadcasting history will be made this Friday as Budweiser, the lead partner of The FA Cup, and The Football Association have made it possible for the opening match of the new FA Cup season to become the first game ever to be broadcast live on Facebook. The ‘first kick’ match pits Ascot United against Wembley FC and can be streamed straight from the Budweiser fan page. The 90-minute live stream will be available via an application Budweiser has built specifically for the world’s largest social network, Facebook. Iain Newell, Marketing Director, Budweiser UK said: “As a long-standing supporter of football globally, Budweiser is committed to bringing the world’s most prestigious knockout competition closer to the fans. What better way to demonstrate this than by broadcasting the very first kick to a global audience via Facebook. "This is the first time an FA Cup tournament fixture has been broadcast live on the social network, which is great news for football fans and clubs alike.” The Extra Preliminary Round tie kicks off at 7.45pm at Ascot United’s Racecourse Ground with the live streaming coverage starting at 7.30pm through the Budweiser UK Facebook fan page. Mike Harrison, Chairman of Ascot United, added: “To be involved in the first game of The FA Cup this season is an honour in itself, but to be part of a world first and have our match broadcast to a massive global audience is fantastic for our club.” The live streaming is only available to people of legal drinking age. www.thefa.com/TheFACup/FACompetitions/TheFACup/NewsAndFeatures/2011/football-on-facebook-170811 |
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