State-of-the-Art App for Origin viewers

9jumpin to stage first ever “Tweet of Origin” battle

Tuesday 27 May, 2014: Nine’s telecast of the NRL’s 100th State of Origin game will be taken to the next level by the Network’s state-of-the-art website and app, 9jumpin, this Wednesday 28 May at 7.30pm AEST.

Off the back of 9jumpin’s impressive first Origin appearance last year, Nine has added all-new features for the 2014 series.

For the first time, Origin fans can experience 9jumpin on the web at 9jumpin.com.au (as well as on iPad and iPhone).

9jumpin is also bringing back the popular multiple camera angle replays, just moments after the action – along with up-to-the-minute live match and player profiles, statistics and scores.

NEW to 9jumpin is “Tweet of Origin”, the social media battle for footy fans:

• 9jumpin will gather Origin social media buzz and stage a real-time digital battle to determine which team is trending, and declare which state has the most vocal online fan base, at any given stage in the game.

• Capturing the social media frenzy around the game and profiling top tweets from past players, sports commentators and Nine celebrities, as well as a live feed of fans’ Instagram photos.
Also NEW in 2014 is the best of Origin historical footage replays: fans can relive their favourite moments in Origin history, from every camera angle available it the Nine archives. New technology has been “app”lied to old games, so fans can watch their favourite Origin moments ever, with a range of camera angles and replay options to choose from.
Commercial partner for the broadcast, Holden, have extended their Origin sponsorship to the second screen – partnering with 9jumpin as the presenting partner behind the popular multi-camera angle replays.

9jumpin features for State of Origin – Game 1:

• Multiple camera angle replay highlights just moments after the action – choose from up to 16 camera angles and search for the try, goal kick, player etc.
• Slow-mo option for replays
• Historical State of Origin footage including a “best of” series
• Twitter feed following the official hash tag #Origin
• LIVE scores
• LIVE match stats
• LIVE player stats
• Player profiles
• Viewers Verdict Poll

9jumpin’s multi-angle feature will be available on web, iPhones for State of Origin – Game 1, 2 and 3.

9jumpin’s Rebecca Haagsma said Nine was serious about building up the product to become the leading digital platform for all things Nine.

“We’ve formed a new consolidated team of content and digital operations specialists from Mi9 and Nine, tasked with creating the future of amazing audience experiences for fans of Nine TV shows – across every screen,” said Haagsma.

“Aligning these two teams means there are awesome opportunities for our content creators and digital specialists to work even more closely, and pull off amazing content experiences, like the historical footage replays and the multi-camera angles the Origin fans love so much.”

9jumpin is now the home of all Nine TV shows – all show websites and catch-up TV. It’s also recently had a rebrand. 9jumpin will sport a bold new logo, launching for State of Origin – Game 1. The striking magenta and yellow icon, will be grabbing fans’ attention right across the broadcast.

Holden State of Origin – Game 1
May 28, 2014

NSW VB Blues v XXXX Qld Maroons
Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
7.30pm LIVE on Nine Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide
5.30pm LIVE on GEM Perth, WA
7.30pm LIVE on NBN Northern NSW/Southern QLD
7.30pm LIVE on WIN QLD, Southern NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS, SA
7.00pm LIVE on Nine Darwin
7.00pm LIVE on Imparja Alice Springs, NT

To experience 9jumpin, head to www.9jumpin.com.au or download the app.
Ruby Simmons Fuel Communications