NCAA March Madness Streams: No Blackouts, All Games Shown
In a move sure to depress productivity numbers even lower, The NCAA and CBS'll stream every tourney game online this year without blackouts. The decision marks a change from last year, when games were blacked out to protect local affiliates and partnerships, and is based on the idea that streaming numbers are additive to total viewership rather than cannabilistic. Well duh. If you're at work, you're not watching TV at home during the day anyway. And I doubt anyone at home with a TV will opt to watch on their 'puter instead. No updates on the NCAA's YouTube channel, which was very successful (highest viewed vid 700k+) despite a disabled embed setting. This year, the NCAA created a Facebook bracket competition. Top prize, $10,000. More info at paidcontent.
