Tag: Jimmy Pitaro

"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.

“Our ability to innovate and respond to changing consumer habits has never been stronger or more important and we very much look forward to continuing on this path in 2024.”

"It’s quite an honor to be trusted to represent the elite ESPN brand, collaborate with Disney, and to work alongside the most talented and dedicated colleagues around."

"You think about the other major players in sports betting, and they really can’t offer an all-inclusive experience."