{"id":9252,"date":"2016-07-13T10:00:17","date_gmt":"2016-07-13T14:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/?p=9252"},"modified":"2024-08-19T12:53:06","modified_gmt":"2024-08-19T16:53:06","slug":"players-tribune-samsung-announce-new-vr-360-degree-content-collaboration-gear-360-camera-virtual-reality","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/samsung-newsroom-production.barbariangroup.com\/us\/players-tribune-samsung-announce-new-vr-360-degree-content-collaboration-gear-360-camera-virtual-reality\/","title":{"rendered":"The Players\u2019 Tribune and Samsung Announce New VR \/ 360-Degree Content Collaboration"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Gear<\/a>New York, N.Y. (July 13, 2016) —<\/strong> <\/span>The Players\u2019 Tribune<\/em> (TPT)<\/strong> <\/a>today announced a new content collaboration with Samsung Electronics America, Inc<\/strong><\/a>. that will give sports fans unfiltered access to their favorite athletes. As part of the initiative, The Players\u2019 Tribune<\/em> will produce athlete-driven short-form 360-degree videos and photography using Samsung Gear 360<\/a>, the company\u2019s affordable, high-resolution, 360-degree camera for anyone that wants to create VR content.<\/p>\n

TPT contributors Von Miller and Hassan Whiteside are tapped to capture content using Gear 360 at exclusive events, providing an all-encompassing visual experience to sports fans. The content will be published on The Players\u2019 Tribune<\/em> platforms and social channels, as well as Samsung VR, Samsung\u2019s premium virtual reality content service, beginning July 13th as the athletes hit the 2016 ESPYS, walking the red carpet and interacting with fellow athletes.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt The Players\u2019 Tribune<\/em> we are committed to providing athletes with the tools they need to create innovative, premium content,\u201d says Jaymee Messler, president of The Players\u2019 Tribune.<\/strong> \u201cWith Gear 360, Samsung offers a new way for storytellers to create their own 360-degree content and this collaboration gives sports fans exclusive access to the athletes they love through immersive stories and unique visual experiences.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have created the first end-to-end VR ecosystem so anyone can capture and share their experiences in the transformative 360 and VR medium,\u201d says Marc Mathieu<\/a>, Chief Marketing Officer at Samsung Electronics America.<\/strong> \u201cThe infinite canvas of 360-degree storytelling is a content revolution that Samsung is not only embracing, but supercharging with collaborations like this one with The Players\u2019 Tribune, empowering content creators to tell stories in new and unique ways.\u201d<\/p>\n

About The Players\u2019 Tribune<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Players\u2019 Tribune<\/a> is a new media company that provides athletes with a platform to connect directly with their fans, in their own words. Founded by Derek Jeter, The Players\u2019 Tribune publishes first-person stories from athletes, providing unique insight into the daily sports conversation. Through impactful and powerful long and short form stories, video series and podcasts, The Players\u2019 Tribune brings fans closer than ever to the games they love. For more information visit www.theplayerstribune.com<\/a>, or interact with the team on Facebook (www.facebook.com\/theplayerstribune<\/a>) and Twitter (@playerstribune).<\/p>\n

About Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
\n<\/u><\/strong>Headquartered in Ridgefield Park, N.J., Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SEA), is a recognized innovative leader in consumer electronics, mobile devices and enterprise solutions. A wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., SEA is pushing beyond the limits of today\u2019s technology and providing consumers and organizations with a portfolio of groundbreaking products in appliances, home entertainment, Internet of Things, mobile computing, smartphones, virtual reality, wireless infrastructure and wearables, in addition to offering leading content and services related to mobile payments, 360-degree VR video, customer support and more. Samsung is a pioneering leader in smartphones and HDTVs in the U.S. and one of America\u2019s fastest growing home appliance brands. To discover more about Samsung, please visit\u00a0www.samsung.com<\/a>. For the latest Samsung news, please visit\u00a0news.samsung.com\/us<\/a>\u00a0and follow us @SamsungNewsUS<\/a>.<\/p>\n

About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.<\/u><\/strong>
\nSamsung Electronics Co., Ltd. inspires the world and shapes the future with transformative ideas and technologies. The company is redefining the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, cameras, digital appliances, printers, medical equipment, network systems, and semiconductor and LED solutions. For the latest news, please visit the Samsung Newsroom at news.samsung.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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