whisper Nets Wimbledon Broadcast Deal
Wimbledon Broadcast Services (WBS) has announced the appointment of Whisper as the production partner for The Championships 2023 and 2024, staged at The All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC).
The contract will see London-based broadcast production company Whisper produce the world feed, international highlights, a creative preview film and an official film of The Championships, Wimbledon.
Whisper will also be generating further additional content for the AELTC and is already working with the WBS on ‘innovative’ plans for the upcoming Championships.
Whisper comes off the back of a strong 2022, delivering the UEFA Women’s EURO with the BBC and acting as the host broadcaster for the delayed RLWC2021.
In tennis, Whisper worked with the Lawn & Tennis Association LTA, national governing body of tennis in Great Britain, to deliver digital content to broaden the appeal of the sport. This included a series with double-amputee racer Billy Monger promoting wheelchair tennis and high-profile content with Andy Murray.
Paul Davies, Head of Broadcast, Production & Media Rights at the AELTC, commented, “We are absolutely delighted to be partnering with Whisper; their production flair and storytelling skills will deliver fresh, creative content to our growing global audience.
“Working alongside some of the most successful sports properties, Whisper have changed the landscape in sports production, and we look forward to showcasing their output to our broadcasters, commercial partners, and across our owned platforms.”
Whisper Managing Director, Mark Cole, added, “This is a fantastic opportunity to work with one of the biggest brands in world sport and we couldn’t be happier to be partnering with the AELTC to deliver high-quality broadcast and digital content across the next two years.
“We are confident our creative films, engaging storytelling and innovative approach will create a buzz around The Championships and enhance the fan experience. With a focus on entertainment, our content will aim to stand out and bring in new, younger audiences to this world-class sporting event”.
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