"If ESPN Radio wanted to make the strongest statement possible about its commitment to the platform, there may not have been a better option available at this moment than bringing Mike Golic home. Sometimes the smartest move isn't chasing what's next. It's recognizing the value of what already worked."
"I'm saddened that it's often the largest media companies — those that rely on creative content and entertainment — that repeatedly eliminate the very people who helped build those organizations into the giants they have become."
Sources recently told Tom Friend of "Sports Business Journal" that Johnson “would stay at Turner” regardless of what happens with the NBA media rights.
Comcast's Peacock added 3 million subscribers in the first quarter of 2024, which was helped by the exclusive airing of the Chiefs-Dolphins playoff game.
WWE will continue its quest for a new broadcast home, and has postulated deals with various over-the-top (OTT) streaming platforms as a potential move.
"As we are trying to design what a new approach should be to see NBA games, the part that is on us is taking into account how a local fan is able to watch as well."
"If ESPN Radio wanted to make the strongest statement possible about its commitment to the platform, there may not have been a better option available at this moment than bringing Mike Golic home. Sometimes the smartest move isn't chasing what's next. It's recognizing the value of what already worked."
"I'm saddened that it's often the largest media companies — those that rely on creative content and entertainment — that repeatedly eliminate the very people who helped build those organizations into the giants they have become."