01-09-2011, 10:47 AM
The number of hits and unique viewers demonstrate that broadcasting the games is a popular service.
These figures (I don't have exact figures - maybe Andy can supply) show that there is a potential to attract sponsors.
It also raises the profile of chess in this country. foreign players can actually see that there is a chess scene in Scotland and may wish to investigate it further.
It is not cheap but for an event such as the Scottish it is almost compulsory nowadays and if you have the equipment then you must look at ways of maximising its use (and income).
These figures (I don't have exact figures - maybe Andy can supply) show that there is a potential to attract sponsors.
It also raises the profile of chess in this country. foreign players can actually see that there is a chess scene in Scotland and may wish to investigate it further.
It is not cheap but for an event such as the Scottish it is almost compulsory nowadays and if you have the equipment then you must look at ways of maximising its use (and income).