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NBA Countdown Is Meeting the Moment of the NBA Finals

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"The Pacers and Thunder may come from small markets, but ABC is providing big-time talent."

A Joyful and Positive Workplace Matters to Employees

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What A.J. McCarron Learned From ESPN To Build ‘The Dynasty’

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“I think that's how we get this thing to grow, is people leave each episode where they're like, ‘damn I learned something today.’”

Does Your News/Talk Radio Show Have the Right Podcasting Strategy?

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If you're not doing these things, you're likely missing out on a sizeable portion of your potential audience.

Verizon Reportedly Expresses Interest in ESPN Strategic Partnership

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Verizon would reportedly be interested in working with ESPN on a streaming service.

Bob Iger: ‘ESPN Launching Direct-to-Consumer Product Not a Matter of If, But When’

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"It’s interesting to note that ratings continue to increase on ESPN’s main linear channel even as cord cutting has accelerated."

ESPN, Penn Entertainment Deal Has Performance Incentives Worth Estimated $159M

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The casino operator is paying $1.5 billion over the 10-year term with the right to extend the contract for another decade upon mutual agreement.

Kevin Mayer, Tom Staggs Return to Disney to Advise ESPN Strategic Partner Search

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"They will work with Iger, ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro and others to find the right match."

ESPN ‘Strategic Partner’ Likely to Come From Tech Sector

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"The minority investment will aim to broaden distribution as ESPN works on executing “Project Flagship,” a plan to unveil a direct-to-consumer (DTC) offering."

Jimmy Pitaro: ‘ESPN Direct-to-Consumer Platform Will Not Replace Linear TV Channel’

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"We believe that there are parties out there that can help us on the content side."

ESPN Has Reportedly Met With NFL, NBA About Minority Stake

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"While a deal with a league would make sense for ESPN, it does raise a number of ethical questions."

Bob Iger: ‘I’m Ridiculously Passionate About News’

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Days after eyebrow-raising comments, Disney CEO Bob Iger is reassuring his deputies -- especially at ABC and ABC News -- about their status with...

John Ourand: Most Likely ‘Strategic Partner’ for ESPN is Private Equity Firm

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"By going the private equity route, Iger would have cover to manage the business more aggressively and move more quickly into sports gaming and streaming."

Bob Iger: Disney ‘Open-Minded’ to Finding ‘Strategic Partners’ for ESPN

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"It's an advertiser's dream. There's a great demographic there."
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