March 30, 2023
Chris Berg began his career as a news journalist more than three decades ago and currently serves as vice president of content development at Nexstar Media Group. In that role, he produces some of the largest live events on national television.
In the podcast, Berg discusses rights deals with professional sports leagues, the future of regional sports networks and how local affiliates can compete, and how broadcasters are adjusting in the age of streaming. He also shares how networks determine their advertising rates for large events such as the Super Bowl.
Produced through the Trine Broadcasting Network, the Trine Center for Sports Studies podcast focuses on the business side of sports, including interviews with sports professionals and current research in sports studies. Hosted by Center for Sports Studies director Brandon Podgorski, the podcast is available at css.transistor.fm as well as on platforms such as Spotify, iTunes, Google Play and Stitcher.
Apps to encourage recycling, make shared laundry spaces work better and help choose the right running shoes won the top prizes at Trine University’s annual college and community Storm Tank competition on March 25.
Trine University is mourning the loss of longtime faculty member and coach Pete Hippensteel, who passed away April 8.
Jennifer Rubenstein, a Trine University alumna with more than 20 years of experience in communications and relationship management, has joined the university’s Office of University Advancement as director of development.