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At this point it would be ideal to note that any shoe that is filmed somewhere else for instance, Jim Rome is burning which is filmed in Los Angeles, Pardon the Interruption and Around the Horn are showcased in standard definition, 4:3 format that has stylized pillar boxes. On the other hand, if there is anything that is filmed using HD format is expected to remain in this format and especially if it is aired on ESPBHD. However, due to the certain factors such as poor resolution, it is ideal to note that ESPN has undergone intense scrutiny.
Probably due to this reason or for the need to adapt to changes in technology and to deliver the best to its viewers, they launched the ESPN 3d on 11th June 2010 making it the first 3D television network in the United States. It is this format which is been used to air the World cup this year which is taking place in South Africa. It is precisely for this reason that ESPN has recorded a higher viewer rate this year that amounts twice as high as the one that was recorded during the 2006 World Cup.
Apart from this fact, the network has also stated that among some of the most watched matches since the games kicked off is the United States against Slovenia. According to the reports made by ESPN, this match came in third after two others that they did not mention. In this report, it is stated that San Diego was among the top markets that had the largest rating of 8.5 followed closely by Washington, D.C which had a rating of 6.4, West Palm Beach which had a rating of 5.9 and finally San Francisco which had a rating of 5.7 percent. It is factors such as these that showcase just how important the ESPN channel is to a vast majority of citizens. On a rough estimate it is ideal to state that currently, the World cup FIFA 2010 games have drawn up to 60 percent of all the 1.9 U.S rating and it has covered 2.95 million viewers which averages to 71 percent.
Again, if weighed on the background of the 2006 World Cup, there is a notable increase in the subscription number. Considering these games were played during the weekends, there is no doubt that the World Cup for 2010 will always be remembered as the game that attracted the most viewers in the history of ESPN. At this point, it is also important to note that ESPN raised a lot of concerns among the Americans after they announced the people who were to take charge of the World Cup announcements. This is largely due to the fact that after the names were announced, they all turned out to be Brits and while most people complained about this, media analysts ruled out that it was the best decision that ESPN could ever make.
This claim was backed up by several reasons. In the first instance, it is ideal to note that World Cup stands out from other sporting activities and since it attracts supporters from all parts of the world, the commentators have to be well versed with the gist of the game in order to ensure that people understand the game better. One of the best examples which used as a backdrop for supporting this move was the fact that in the 2006 World Cup, ESPN had decided to pick out O'Brien as the top announcer. This decision seemed ideal at that point due to the fact that been an American, his voice was familiar to most viewers. This however turned out to be disastrous after he mixed up the names of David Beckham and Michael Owen and what is more, he displayed the image of someone who did not understand the game well enough.
Some of the announcers who are taking charge of the World Cup include Landon Donovan, Tim Howard, Clint Dempsey, Maurice Edu, and Jozy Altidore, Jay demerit Stuart Holden, Jonathan Spector and Damarcus Beasley. This are the best announcers ESPN could ever choose and to a large extent this is due to the fact that these people know how to add color and flair to the entire match and as such, keep viewers entertained and at the same time informed. What is more, by making this decision, ESPN has also ensured that people are able to give accurate information since they are known to carry out thorough research prior to any World Cup match.
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