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Byron Allen: Bob Iger ‘Is Not Ready’ to Pursue Sale of ABC
Earlier this month, a report surfaced claiming Nextar Media Group was exploring a potential purchase of the ABC television network. Allen Media Group --...
Pat McAfee Has Heard From Jimmy Pitaro, to Meet with Bob Iger Over Swearing on ESPN
"You know I dropped two F-bombs on ESPN over the last six days."
Jimmy Pitaro ‘Contemplated Leaving’ ESPN Under Bob Chapek
"Sherman writes that at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, Pitaro had become 'so demoralized' with Chapek’s attempts to reorganize the Walt Disney Company that 'he contemplated leaving the company."'
Verizon Reportedly Expresses Interest in ESPN Strategic Partnership
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’
"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
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
"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
"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’
"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
"While a deal with a league would make sense for ESPN, it does raise a number of ethical questions."