Tag: ESPN DTC

"ESPN now has a decision to make. Lean all the way in and risk alienating part of its audience. Or show restraint—and protect the integrity of the platform that made this partnership valuable in the first place."

"Experimentation isn’t the problem. In fact, it’s necessary. Audiences evolve, consumption habits shift, and standing still is the fastest way to become irrelevant. But experimentation without intention? That’s when the square peg keeps getting jammed into the same round hole."

"Both Jones and Medcalf are already part of the network’s radio lineup. The duo co-hosts a weekend program, giving ESPN a level of familiarity and on-air chemistry to build from if the move becomes official."

"Hosting a premiere show on ESPN of course was a goal of mine. But did I think that First Take would come available, and I’d be first in line? I didn’t know anything. It just sort of worked out that way."

"Among the headliners is Ilona Maher, who will appear during both semifinal games and the championship."

"He says he's always in trouble and taking it to management. Go 'F' yourself. Real dangerous stuff they're doing over there. Real bad boy."

"You need to keep that in mind with the type of content you’re creating. There’s a life cycle on it. If I’m going to put something on YouTube that might get suggested as a recommended video months from now. I want the viewer to click on that and not be disappointed."

"Unfortunately things didn’t go the way we all planned, but that’s life."

"I won’t take it as a personal heat."

"Progress is fine. Evolution is necessary. But not at the expense of the very people who made sports matter in the first place."