Abstract: A method for facilitating the live broadcast of special events includes receiving an equipment rental request, dispatching the equipment including a live media transmitter, receiving a live digital video transmission from the live media transmitter, watermarking the live digital video transmission, and transmitting the live digital stream. A method includes initiating a video conference between a media content coordinator and a media content owner, thereby memorializing a media content distribution agreement, including a record of the conference and electronic signatures formalizing the agreement. A user interface includes a rotatable globe for selecting a country or region of interest to access digital media content from the area of interest. A live media transmitter 135 includes multiple wireless transmitters for transmitting a live media content stream, and provides load-balancing and fail-safe capabilities. The methods and apparatus can be operated in connection with a media content distribution system.