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ESPN Layoffs Expected to Resume This Week
"The ESPN layoffs have largely impacted those behind the scenes thus far, but it is expected to eventually impact the network’s talent."
ESPN Reportedly Preparing Direct-to-Consumer Launch
This new DTC plan, reportedly titled Project “Flagship,” will aim to transition the cable channel to be streamable.
Jimmy Pitaro: ESPN Going Direct to Consumer ‘a When, Not an If’
"We’re only going to do it when it makes sense for our business and for our bottom line.”
Disney Has One Logical Choice For The Future – Jimmy Pitaro
"If Bob Iger wants his next successor to come from the sports world, that is his guy. Hell, forget sports. Pitaro may be the best person available no matter how far and wide the search goes."
Jimmy Pitaro on Shortlist To Succeed Bob Iger As Disney CEO
"Pitaro received the title of Chairman when ESPN was reorganized into its own division of the Walt Disney Company last month."
ESPN Gives Burke Magnus, Rosalyn Durant New Executive Duties
"Burke Magnus is the first beneficiary. He has been upped to President of Content. He will now oversee all content and news gathering operations."
Jimmy Pitaro Earns New Title After Disney Restructuring
Pitaro will oversee all "sports content, products and experiences across all of Disney’s platforms worldwide, including its international sports channels".
Bob Iger: ESPN Is Not For Sale
“Actually, ESPN is a differentiator for this company. It is the best sports brand in television."
Jimmy Pitaro Praises Experimentation & Bob Iger At Sports Video Group Summit
"We’re okay with failure here as long as we learn from it and get better. We’re going to continue to try new things here.”
Chris Berman: NFL Primetime ‘High On My Professional Tombstone’
“I talked to Jimmy Pitaro 3-4 years ago. I said if you could convince the league to bring it back, I’ll come back."