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Joe Towns

Senior Lecturer in Sport Broadcasting, Cardiff Metropolitan University
After graduating from Loughbourough and working as a journalist with the South Wales Evening Post, I then spent 2001 to 2016 as a TV Sports producer in the broadcast industry. Primarily working at Sky Sports (2001-2007) and BBC Sport (2007-2016) but have also worked for Eurosport, IMG and BTSport. Highlights include producing live coverage of the Olympic Games 2012 & 2016 & 2024, Commonwealth Games 2010 & 2014, Wimbledon 2008-2016, Open Golf, Six Nations Rugby & FA Cup Football. I was series producer of ScrumV 2010-2016, responsible for ScrumVLive, ScrumV Sunday and Scrum V Six Nations Special. Also created, launched and produced the BBC Wales TV programmes Sports Wales and the annual Welsh Sports Review.
Since moving into academia I have continued to work in broadcast, mostly as an Executive Producer on sports documentaries including Elis James: Football Nation, Together Stronger and the Being Louis Rees Zammit film. This summer I'll be working for the Olympic Broadcast Services at the Paris Olympics.
At Cardiff Metropolitan University I designed and delivered their Sport Broadcast MSc and the Sport Media BSc. I am a Programme Director and Inovation Lead for Media at the School of Sport and Health Sciences. I sit on the boards of the RTS Cymru Wales, the Welsh Sports Hall of Fame and the Media Cymru Skills Advisory Board.

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Jul 04, 2024 06:27 am UTC| Insights & Views

Centre Court, Wimbledon, 2008. The mens final. Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, two titans of tennis at their zenith, are locked in an enthralling battle. But rain disrupts play, forcing a pause that hangs heavy with...

Economy

Japan Corporate Bankruptcies Surge to 10-Year High Amid Inflation and Labor Shortages

According to Tokyo Shoko Research, corporate bankruptcies in Japan reached a 10-year high in the first half of 2024, with 4,931 cases reported. This was mainly due to inflation and labor shortages. Japan Sees 10-Year...

Export Group Demands PH Government Address Economic Issues in Crucial China Talks

A trade association of exporters is bringing to the Philippine governments attention that economic concerns outside of the territorial dispute in the South China Sea should be included in the bilateral negotiations with...

Markets Barely Flinch as Labour Secures Landslide Election Victory in UK

Share prices increased slightly, and the pound moved little on the currency markets. In the United Kingdom, there was abundant demand for government bonds. After a night of intense political drama, the City seemed largely...

Labor Market Cools Slightly as US Economy Adds 206,000 Jobs in June

New labor figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) indicate that the labor market began to gradually improve in the month of June, with the addition of 206,000 jobs to the economy of the United States in the...

US Economy Adds 206,000 Jobs in June, Unemployment Rises to 4.1%

The US economy added 206,000 jobs in June, meeting economists expectations, but the unemployment rate rose to 4.1%, the highest in over two years, according to recent labor data. June Job Growth Slows to 206,000 as...

Politics

House Prepares Vote on Joe Biden's Veto of Crypto Rule SAB 121 Next Week

Next week, the House of Representatives will vote on President Bidens veto of the SAB 121 rule, a pivotal regulation affecting how SEC-reporting entities manage cryptocurrency custody on their balance sheets. House...

Joe Biden's Health Sparks 'Dystopian Theory' Panic Among Democrats: 'Nothing Else Made Sense'

Amid mounting concerns over President Joe Bidens health, Democrats are reportedly in a state of panic, fueled by a burgeoning dystopian theory that has begun to circulate widely. The theory, suggesting dire implications...

Donald Trump Draws Ire Over Claims of Unfamiliarity with Key 'Project 2025' Plan

Former President Donald Trump is under fire following his recent claims of ignorance regarding Project 2025, a comprehensive plan developed by conservative think tanks to reshape the federal government. Critics from...

Joe Biden's Staffers Reportedly 'Miserable' as He Relies Heavily on Inner Circle: New Report Sparks Concern

Recent reports have revealed that President Joe Bidens White House staffers are feeling increasingly demoralized and miserable as the President continues to rely heavily on a close-knit group of advisors. This inner circle...

Donald Trump Labels George Stephanopoulos ‘Most Vicious’ Before Joe Biden Interview, Stirring Media Debate

Former President Donald Trump has once again made headlines with his sharp criticism, this time targeting ABC News anchor George Stephanopoulos. Just days before Stephanopoulos is set to interview President Joe Biden,...

Science

Study: Alcohol and Energy Drink Mix Impairs Memory and Learning in Rodents

Researchers at an Italian university found that mixing alcohol and energy drinks leads to long-term memory and learning issues in rodents. The study, published in Neuropharmacology, highlights the potential risks to...

SpaceX to Help NASA Deorbit ISS; Starlink Lands Major Comcast Business Partnership

SpaceX will develop the U.S. Deorbit Vehicle so that NASA can safely deorbit the ISS by 2030. Meanwhile, SpaceX Starlink secures a significant partnership with Comcast Business to enhance rural connectivity. NASA Taps...

Japan Discovers 230 Million Ton Manganese Deposits, Boosting EV Battery Industry

Japan has discovered 230 million tonnes of manganese deposits near Minami-Torishima Island, potentially transforming its EV battery industry by significantly reducing reliance on imports and providing enough cobalt and...

Keeping astronauts healthy in space isn’t easy − new training programs will prepare students to perform medicine while thousands of miles away from Earth

In the coming decade, more people will go to space than ever before as human spaceflight enters a new era. NASA, the European Space Agency and other governmental agencies are partnering to develop crewed missions beyond...

Nations realise they need to take risks or lose the race to the Moon

The Nasa-led Artemis-3 mission will place the first human boots on the surface of the Moon since Apollo 17s Gene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt left the lunar surface in December 1972. The goal of the Artemis programme is...

Technology

SpaceX’s Fifth Starship Flight Delayed to August for Tower Capture Test

SpaceXs fifth Starship flight, originally set for this month, is now scheduled for August. The mission will attempt a critical tower capture test, a pivotal step toward rapid rocket reusability, according to Elon...

Bitfinex to Refund Investors After El Salvador Hilton Project Fails to Meet Funding Goal

Bitfinex Securities will refund investors in its El Salvador Hilton hotel project after failing to secure the $500,000 minimum funding required, only raising $342,000. Bitfinex to Refund Investors After Failing to Meet...

Grayscale's Ethereum ETF: Could 25% of U.S. Voters Turn to ETH Investing?

Grayscale Investments, a leading digital asset management firm, recently unveiled a groundbreaking revelation that could reshape the landscape of cryptocurrency investments in the United States. According to the companys...

Nvidia Crypto Lawsuit: Court Date Set Amid Market Turmoil and Legal Hurdles

Nvidia, a leading player in the semiconductor industry, is currently navigating a complex legal landscape as it contends with a high-profile lawsuit that could have significant implications for its market position. The...

Solana Price Surge: Can SOL Achieve $150 Amid Market Rebound This Weekend?

Solana (SOL), a leading blockchain platform known for its high throughput and low transaction costs, is attracting significant attention from investors and analysts alike. Amidst a broader market rebound, many are...

Digital Currency