Tag: Jimmy Pitaro

Adam Smith has been named the chief product and technology officer of Disney Entertainment and ESPN, the company announced on Thursday. Under his new...

After some speculation about whether or not he would return, Pat McAfee made it official today and said he is coming back to College...

"How much do broadcasters want to learn and be challenged versus remain informed on industry gossip and news?"

"These jobs are really hard, and to be successful here, you need to be passionate about sports."

"Whether it’s been the huge viewership successes across multiple sports and studio shows, the broad array of rights deals we’ve secured, our reach and engagement across digital and social platforms, content milestones like we’ve seen in women’s college and pro basketball, or marquee talent signings like Jason Kelce and Nick Saban, I could not be prouder of the team’s performance."

"If you were working in a smaller market, making 50K per year, and your salary got reported in the press and discussed in media circles, how would it sit with you?"

"Smith has reportedly been seeking some $25 million per year."

“There can’t be two top dogs up top pulling in opposite directions. If Norby wasn’t sold on the path forward, it was time to move on.”

"This is about partnership and accelerating the launch or the adoption of the ESPN Flagship."

“ I appreciate Pat’s candor and willingness to call someone out if he feels they've done him wrong, but if there are issues taking place between a top talent and executive, men have to be men and clear the air in private.