TVG Shake Up

[Stickhorse]

TVG dismisses Allevato, executive vice president
By Matt Hegarty DRF

Tony Allevato, the executive vice president for television at the horse racing network TVG, was let go on Tuesday, according to two racing officials.

Allevato, a former director of television production and the broadcast publicist at Hollywood Park, was the first executive producer hired by TVG when the network was launched in 1999. He was gradually given more responsibilities as the network grew, and was elevated to executive vice president in 2011.

In addition to duties overseeing the networks’ broadcast marketing and advertising sales, Allevato was responsible for the network’s programming content, and was instrumental in creating the look and feel of how the network presents its various programs to viewers.

Stephen Burn, the network’s chief executive, said in a statement issued in response to an inquiry about Allevato, “TVG has undergone a restructure and consequently, and unfortunately, some jobs were eliminated. It is a matter of company policy we don’t make public comments on individual situations.”

TVG is owned by Betfair, the British exchange-wagering company. The network is available in approximately 36 million homes.

Any speculation on how this will impact TVG?

Chantal Sutherland will be part of the TVG crew starting Big Cap day.
This is a bad move by TVG for hiring her. If anyone lasted in hearing any of her interviews in the past will conclude that she talks like a 13 year old.

[Calzone Lord]

She was hired because she's an attractive looking female.

In terms of what she will provide as analyst, obviously almost nothing of value to any bettor.

I think Emma Jayne Wilson would be much better suited to the job, appearance not withstanding. She's a better jockey, and a much better speaker. One of the most intelligent sounding jockeys I've ever heard interviewed.

[Kasept]

How about the twitter hashtag for the announcement... #tvgbig

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by helicopter11

Chantal Sutherland will be part of the TVG crew starting Big Cap day.
This is a bad move by TVG for hiring her. If anyone lasted in hearing any of her interviews in the past will conclude that she talks like a 13 year old.

they're just following espn's lead in hiring good looking women for games, etc. and her manner of speaking will fit in with so many people today.

[docicu3]

Originally Posted by Danzig

they're just following espn's lead in hiring good looking women for games, etc. and her manner of speaking will fit in with so many people today.

"Whatever".......the mantra for the demise of a generation

I agree Deb...

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by docicu3

"Whatever".......the mantra for the demise of a generation

I agree Deb...

it is an increasing source of frustration for me (showing my age i guess) that they hire people on so many different programs, whose language skills are absolutely awful. then there's the radio, and listening to games....for crying out loud people, you get paid to talk. can't you try to do it well?

[hoovesupsideyourhead]

tvg can hire anyone they want, it still wont change the fact keeneland is the only reason people will tune in twice a year.

[TouchOfGrey]

Originally Posted by helicopter11

Chantal Sutherland will be part of the TVG crew starting Big Cap day.
This is a bad move by TVG for hiring her. If anyone lasted in hearing any of her interviews in the past will conclude that she talks like a 13 year old.

Agreed. I'd always wince during her post-race interviews.

[Revidere]

Originally Posted by TouchOfGrey

Agreed. I'd always wince during her post-race interviews.

You're not exactly getting Charlsie Cantey.

Originally Posted by Calzone Lord

She was hired because she's an attractive looking female.

In terms of what she will provide as analyst, obviously almost nothing of value to any bettor.

I think Emma Jayne Wilson would be much better suited to the job, appearance not withstanding. She's a better jockey, and a much better speaker. One of the most intelligent sounding jockeys I've ever heard interviewed.

Yawn. The old cliché. With the internet, there is no shortage of good looking woman to gaze at. TVG would have been better off giving the Zenyatta statue a microphone than Chantal.
She has no insight to the game. Just watch her post race interview after her armchair Gold cup win last year for an example.

[Left Bank]

But I say she still would do a better job than that babbling Idiot Zoe Cadman on HRTV.

[richard burch]

Originally Posted by docicu3

"Whatever".......the mantra for the demise of a generation

I agree Deb...

another hot blonde.

yes we will never survive this. what a travesty.

i remember when someone said racing wouldn't survive todd shrupp!

[VOL JACK]

Originally Posted by hoovesupsideyourhead

tvg can hire anyone they want, it still wont change the fact keeneland is the only reason people will tune in twice a year.

^^^^
This

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by richard burch

another hot blonde.

yes we will never survive this. what a travesty.

i remember when someone said racing wouldn't survive todd shrupp!

our discussion was about the lack of good speaking skills, not her looks.

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by Left Bank

But I say she still would do a better job than that babbling Idiot Zoe Cadman on HRTV.

It's all personal opinion, but I disagree. I think Zoe is excellent.

TVG gave us one more reason to stick with HRTV

[freddymo]

Originally Posted by helicopter11

TVG gave us one more reason to stick with HRTV

I had my first experience with HRTV as my Direct TV and Cable provider never offered it.. It is vastly superior to TVG, I hope Matt makes the move to HRTV because he is a very good listen.