Streaming is supposed to connect fans, families, and alumni to the teams they love β but in Division III, paywalls and poor production are turning people away.
In this episode of The Cut Block Podcast, Cory Hogue is joined by Bob Quillman, host of the Q-Cast, to talk about the state of DIII streaming and whatβs at stake for small-college athletics.
π Topics Covered:
Why streaming is the lifeline of Division III athletics
How paywalls are cutting fan engagement by up to 90%
The $30,000 FloSports rights fee β is it worth the trade-off?
The hidden burden on Sports Information Directors (SIDs)
Why alumni, recruits, and casual fans matter in the streaming debate
What schools and conferences can do to improve production quality
π€ Guest:
Bob Quillman β Host of the Q-Cast, covering Division III athletics and beyond. Follow him on X/Twitter at @BQuillmanQCast.
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