In 1970, newspapers were doing OK, still making money from subscriptions, display advertising, and want ads (remember those?). Many big markets had two papers, and perhaps one was "failing." Who could have accurately predicted where the newspaper business would be in 2026?
"Those numbers came from 'Speak' and 'Undisputed.' Some would say the name [Speakeasy] was generated because it wasn't so much different than speak easy. Where y'all get that name from? It's so cool. Speak. Easy."
"Viewers know exactly what they're getting from First Take, just as they know what to expect from Pardon the Interruption. When a formula continues to deliver results and remains central to a show's identity, changing it during growing success rarely makes sense."
"This is a business. You can't tie your emotions into business, and I think Ryan Clark naturally did that. Does that make him a bad person? Absolutely not."
"You will not make me hate my experience with ESPN. What I've been able to garner with the face of sports media in Stephen A. Smith is something that I'll take to my grave."
"Proven chemistry is difficult to manufacture. ESPN already knows this pairing works. With another opening on First Take, the easiest decision may also be the smartest one."
In 1970, newspapers were doing OK, still making money from subscriptions, display advertising, and want ads (remember those?). Many big markets had two papers, and perhaps one was "failing." Who could have accurately predicted where the newspaper business would be in 2026?