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.
A Trine University faculty member has received a $70,000 grant from the American Chemical Society (ACS) to support research into gels that could improve oil recovery as well as impact production of food, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.
Mitchell E. (Mitch) Daniels, Jr., the 49th governor of Indiana and the 12th president of Purdue University, will present the keynote address to graduates from Trine University's Angola campus, Brooks College of Health Professions and TrineOnline during the morning ceremony on Saturday, May 2.
Trine University joins many across the nation in mourning the death of Lou Holtz, who served as a trustee at the university from 2011 to 2017 in addition to his distinguished career as a football coach and broadcaster.