DFL Innovation Newsletter #6/2022‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ 
Hello Reader,
Artificial Intelligence and automation are helping the DFL provide their partners and fans around the world with comprehensive content around German professional football - with a special focus on topics of regional interest.

Also in today’s newsletter: Sky Germany produced a special broadcast of the "Klassiker" match for and with children last weekend, and DFL signed a cooperation agreement with the National Football League (NFL).

Enjoy reading!

Luccas Roznowicz
Head of Digital Innovations, DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga
Authentic media formats tailored to target audiences
New International Product Portfolio (IPP) features for the season 2022-23

The DFL's IPP is a leading global source of sport league content. For the 2022-23 season several new services have been added, allowing international licensees to expand their own media offerings. For example, the Tactical Feed is now provided for international top matches; there are new Localised Elements for specific world regions and a new, ‘close-up’ interview format as well as an OTT-optimised World Feed.
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DFL and NFL sign cooperation agreement
Knowledge-sharing and collaboration on various topics

The National Football League (NFL) and the DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga have signed an agreement to cooperate in a variety of areas, including production, broadcasting and programme development.
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Sky Germany produces Next Generation broadcast
Borussia Dortmund vs. FC Bayern München: "Der Klassiker" for children

Sky Germany and the DFL joined hands to produce Germany’s first-ever live sport broadcast specifically for children. And Sophie and Diego (both 11 years old) did a great job as field reporters and co-commentators that day. Witness the excitement! (Video with German sound track)
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Further innovation topics
     
 
Upgrade to the Bundesliga 2 international live signal
Using AI, graphics and statistical information are now integrated automatically for all matches. International awareness of the Bundesliga 2 live match broadcasts has increased substantially.
 
New Bundesliga Match Facts powered by AWS
“Pressure Handling” and “Win Probability”: The DFL and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have added two new statistics to the Bundesliga Match Facts powered by AWS, further enhancing match transparency.
 
 
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“Tech Solution of the Year”: DFL media production short-listed
The automated production of all Bundesliga 2 matches has made it to the short list of this year’s SportsPro OTT Awards. The award ceremony will take place at the end of November.
 
SportsInnovation 2022 review – Part 2: Fan Experience & Stadium
In Düsseldorf experts discussed the future of sport events, blockchain-based product authentication and the deployment of 5G network technology at sport arenas.
 
 
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