Nippon Professional Baseball

Play Ball! FTF Sports and ChimeTV Partner to Air Nippon League Japanese Baseball in English

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Thursday, August 10, 2023
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By partnering with FTF Sports to broadcast Japanese Baseball, ChimeTV is expanding its lineup to include globally renowned sporting events, further diversifying its programming offerings.

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  • By partnering with FTF Sports to broadcast Japanese Baseball, ChimeTV is expanding its lineup to include globally renowned sporting events, further diversifying its programming offerings.
  • The Nippon Baseball Professional League is the highest level of baseball in Japan and is locally referred to as Puro Yakyū or “Professional Baseball”.
  • "It’s a little-known fact that the Nippon League counts more than 20 million viewers across the world.
  • We are delighted to partner with FTF Sports and bring the electrifying action of Japanese Baseball to our viewers," said Takashi Cheng, CEO of ChimeTV.

Taiwan Excellence Provides High-Quality Environment for Top International Players at 2023 World Baseball Classic

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
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After a 10-year hiatus, the 2023 World Baseball Classic (WBC) returns to Taiwan for the qualifying round.

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  • After a 10-year hiatus, the 2023 World Baseball Classic (WBC) returns to Taiwan for the qualifying round.
  • Baseball is Taiwan’s national sport and the country is ranked second in the world by the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC).
  • The Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) has seen significant growth in recent years, and many outstanding Taiwanese players have performed well in Major League Baseball (MLB) and the Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) .
  • Taiwan has prepared "Taiwan Excellence" certified training and warm-up equipment to ensure that the top players from around the world can train with peace of mind.

Versus Systems Partners with Tokyo-Based Agency Diplomat Sports & Entertainment Inc. to Bring XEO Platform to Japanese Baseball

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Friday, March 25, 2022
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Versus anticipates that additional teams from Nippon Professional Baseball could activate the XEO platform throughout the course of this season.

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  • Versus anticipates that additional teams from Nippon Professional Baseball could activate the XEO platform throughout the course of this season.
  • Kiminari Hori, CEO of Diplomat Sports and Entertainment Inc., added: We are very pleased to be working with Versus Systems to enhance the fan experience across Japanese baseball.
  • Their dynamic technology will bring a new level of fan engagement and rewards to the Nippon Baseball League and its fans.
  • For more information, please visit www.versussystems.com or visit the official Versus Systems YouTube channel .

Streaming in Asia Continues to Grow; Up 46% in Q3 According to New Conviva Data

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Tuesday, November 16, 2021
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Despite predictions of a pandemic peak, streaming adoption continues to gain ground worldwide and Asia is no exception, experiencing 46% year-over-year growth in Q3 2021 according to the Q3 2021 State of Streaming: Asia report from Conviva, the continuous measurement platform for streaming media.

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  • Despite predictions of a pandemic peak, streaming adoption continues to gain ground worldwide and Asia is no exception, experiencing 46% year-over-year growth in Q3 2021 according to the Q3 2021 State of Streaming: Asia report from Conviva, the continuous measurement platform for streaming media.
  • Western Asia was the only region to watch predominantly on the big screen.
  • Streaming viewership in Asia and worldwide shows no signs of slowing, making it imperative for publishers to focus on delivering the best possible viewing experience in this region, said Keith Zubchevich, CEO, Conviva.
  • In the State of Streaming report, the year-over-year data from Q3 2021 as compared to Q3 2020 was normalized based on Convivas customer base.

Versus Systems Featured in 33 Major Live Events Last Week – A Company Record

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Monday, October 25, 2021
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Several teams also used the Versus XEO platform for their second-screen fan engagement for those fans in attendance.

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  • Several teams also used the Versus XEO platform for their second-screen fan engagement for those fans in attendance.
  • Versus is proud to report that we reached a new company record last week in product activations.
  • Versus Systems Inc. is an engagement and rewards company that makes live events, games, shows, and apps more fun to watch and play.
  • For more information, please visit www.versussystems.com or visit the official Versus Systems YouTube channel .

Asian Hall of Fame Class of 2020 spans decades of leadership

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Monday, September 14, 2020
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SEATTLE, Sept. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- To increase positive messages of Asian leadership and cross-cultural collaboration during an unprecedented time, the Asian Hall of Fame announced an expanded cohort of Class of 2020 inductees today.

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  • SEATTLE, Sept. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- To increase positive messages of Asian leadership and cross-cultural collaboration during an unprecedented time, the Asian Hall of Fame announced an expanded cohort of Class of 2020 inductees today.
  • Class of 2020 inductees are James Hong , Congressmember Judy Chu , Masaharu Morimoto , Noel Lee , Cheryl Burke , Masi Oka , and Wally Yonamine .
  • The Induction Ceremony also launches the Asian Hall of Fame Season, a full year of virtual programming to increase Asian representation and inter-racial narratives.
  • Asian Hall of Fame advances Asian excellence and serves as a vital partner in elevating the Asian community globally.The program is directed by Seattle-based Robert Chinn Foundation, one of the first Asian family philanthropies in America.