"The data shows nearly 52% of streaming viewers frequently don’t know where a game airs. Meanwhile, nearly 55% subscribe to a streaming service specifically for live sports."
"I believe that with fierce competition that’s going on between traditional television and the newer media platforms that there’ll be a great opportunity for us to both expand our reach and get paid what we think is an appropriate reflection of our value."
"NBA All-Star is one of those moments where sports and culture collide, and getting to work with the NBA, the players and NBC Sports on what comes next is incredibly exciting."
"Toni and Ryan bring an authentic connection to our community, not only as talented entertainers but as parents navigating many of the same experiences as our audience."
"It would be so easy in my chair to say, well, then we're just doing the same thing on both because I can save myself, you know, five extra meetings a week if both stations are virtually duplicate. But we don't do that here. "
"I'm incredibly grateful for the opportunity to work alongside such a talented group of people and for everything we were able to accomplish together."
"I believe that with fierce competition that’s going on between traditional television and the newer media platforms that there’ll be a great opportunity for us to both expand our reach and get paid what we think is an appropriate reflection of our value."
"NBA All-Star is one of those moments where sports and culture collide, and getting to work with the NBA, the players and NBC Sports on what comes next is incredibly exciting."