Pfäffikon, Switzerland, November 2025 – iKOMG OU – the Occasional Use division of iKO Media Group, a global leader in satellite and broadcast media distribution services has announced a strategic partnership with Spalk, the market leading remote commentary and content localization technology and services provider. This collaboration merges world-class distribution infrastructure with next-generation commentary innovation, offering broadcasters and sports organizations a seamless, scalable, and cost-efficient solution for delivering live sports content.

Spalk’s Virtual Commentary Studio, which powers both world feed and multilingual commentary through both remote and AI workflows, will now operate seamlessly with iKOMG OU’s expansive global media distribution system.  Leveraging iKOMG OU’s premium satellite and fiber network, 24/7 teleport services, and end-to-end content management systems, Spalk-powered broadcasts can benefit from broadcast-grade reliability, reach, and real-time monitoring.

iKOMG OU will also integrate Spalk’s platform as its official remote commentary solution partner across its growing slate of international sports events, enabling flexibility, localization, and enriched audience engagement. 

“At iKOMG OU, we work with some of the biggest sports broadcasters globally delivering their content to audiences with precision and reliability. To uphold that standard, we form partnerships rooted on trust, innovation, and a shared goal of making sports commentary and delivery faster, easier, cost effective and more connected. 

Our collaboration with Spalk delivers exactly that. Spalk’s platform gives our clients the freedom and flexibility that perfectly align with iKOMG OU’s operational excellence. It is a natural step forward in providing smarter solutions for modern sports broadcasting,” said Kristjan Habjanic, Senior Director, OU Global Presale & Operations at iKOMG OU.

By uniting operational strength with innovative technology, this partnership creates a simple, end-to-end commentary and delivery workflow tailored to the needs of modern sports rights holders, federations, and broadcasters.

“Our collaboration with iKOMG OU represents an important step forward in delivering flexible, scalable and connected workflows for our partners across the global sports broadcast industry. By integrating Spalk’s Virtual Commentary Studio with iKOMG OU’s satellite uplink and fibre infrastructure, we’re creating a seamless bridge between IP and satellite distribution that enables rights holders, broadcasters and production companies to deliver high-quality, localized live content more efficiently than ever before,” said Spalk’s Chief Commercial Officer, Tom Read.

While maintaining operational independence, both companies are aligned in vision—championing accessibility, efficiency, and audience connection to transform the future of remote commentary and live broadcast delivery. Together, Spalk and iKOMG OU are setting a new benchmark for how commentary, creativity, and connectivity merge in the world of live sports

About iKOMG OU

A subsidiary of iKO Media Group, iKOMG OU is a global leader in live media delivery for occasional use services. Specializing in satellite and IP transport, cloud-based event services, and full-spectrum broadcast support, the company operates across five continents with over 20 satellite footprints and robust teleport infrastructure. Trusted by global networks, religious broadcasters, and major sports entities, iKOMG OU delivers content at scale with unmatched speed, reach, and reliability. Website: www.ikomg.com

About Spalk

Founded in 2017, Spalk provides content localization and remote commentary production solutions for broadcasters, production companies, and sports organizations worldwide. Through its market-leading Virtual Commentary Studio, Spalk enables commentators to call events remotely and deliver perfectly synchronized audio and video to any destination — linear broadcast, OTT platform, social media, or radio.

Spalk also offers a suite of managed services, including an in-house Broadcast Services Team that oversees commentary production, the world’s largest Talent Marketplace of freelance commentators, and an innovative AI Voice Avatar tool that allows broadcasters to add AI multilingual commentary to live events at scale. Website: www.spalk.tv

 

Media Contacts:

Kristjan Habjanic
Senior Director, OU Global Presale & Operations
Email: kh@ikomg.com
Phone: +44 7498 374 391

Tom Read
Chief Commercial Officer
Email: tom@spalk.co
Phone +1 917 324-4693