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Jimmy Pitaro: Disney, ESPN Feel ‘Really, Really Good’ About Partnership with NBA
The NBA recently announced its forthcoming media rights partnerships under new, 11-year contracts with The Walt Disney Company (ESPN/ABC), NBCUniversal (NBC/Peacock) and Amazon (Prime...
ESPN Introduces ‘Where to Watch’ Feature on App, Website
ESPN has revealed a new “Where to Watch” feature that has been implemented within both its mobile application and official website. The guide will...
James Gorman Named Succession Planning Committee Chair at The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company Board of Directors has named James P. Gorman as the chair of its Succession Planning Committee. Gorman, who serves as...
Adam Smith Named Chief Product and Technology Officer of The Walt Disney Company
Adam Smith has been named the chief product and technology officer of Disney Entertainment and ESPN, the company announced on Thursday. Under his new...
Pat McAfee: ‘I am Returning to College GameDay’
After some speculation about whether or not he would return, Pat McAfee made it official today and said he is coming back to College...
What Do Media Professionals Want to Read on Barrett Media?
"How much do broadcasters want to learn and be challenged versus remain informed on industry gossip and news?"
Jimmy Pitaro: ‘The More People Betting on Sports, the Better it is For Business’
"These jobs are really hard, and to be successful here, you need to be passionate about sports."
ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro Reflects on the First Half of 2024
"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."
Should Broadcaster Salaries Be Made Public?
"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?"
Report: Stephen A. Smith Offered $18 Million Per Year Contract by ESPN
"Smith has reportedly been seeking some $25 million per year."