NORCECA Press Commission Highlights

Progress and New Initiatives

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, June 18, 2026. – The NORCECA Press and Mass Media Commission held its annual virtual meeting with the participation of its members, led by NORCECA President Cristóbal Marte Hoffiz, who acknowledged the significant progress achieved in communications, media coverage, and digital promotion over the past year.

During the meeting, a detailed report was presented on the growth of NORCECA’s digital platforms, the increase in content production for the official website, the impact of social media, and the strengthening of photographic and audiovisual coverage of continental events. The fundamental role of Press Delegates and Official Photographers in ensuring timely and professional dissemination of information from competitions organized by the Confederation was also highlighted.

In his opening remarks, Marte Hoffiz congratulated the Commission for its work throughout the year, emphasizing the quality of event coverage, photographic production, and advances in live streaming. He also noted that the growth achieved has created new opportunities for the future commercialization of streaming services and the continued strengthening of NORCECA’s media presence.

Participants also reviewed various operational aspects related to the coverage of both indoor and beach volleyball events, including the importance of providing adequate infrastructure for media teams, guaranteed internet access, dedicated workspaces for the press, and improvements in content production and transmission processes. Proposals were also discussed to expand technological support for the Zonal Associations and further strengthen coverage of events with streaming services.

Among the key achievements presented was the remarkable growth of NORCECA’s social media platforms, the consolidation of Flickr as the Confederation’s official photo archive, and the reach generated by numerous posts that surpassed 100,000 views.

The meeting concluded with recognition of the collective efforts of the Press Commission members and a reaffirmation of their commitment to advancing modern, efficient, and strategic communication that contributes to the development and promotion of volleyball throughout the NORCECA region.