"Combined with Wednesday's Kickoff Game between the Patriots and Seahawks, which drew 25.1 million, both of NBC's opening-weekend NFL games cleared 25 million for the first time in a decade."
"This study tracks the entire engagement funnel: discovery, loyalty, and the point where a follower becomes a Superfan, so producers can stop guessing."
"I do hope we can do multiple days, and this becomes a job, like not just an endeavor, not just a hobby. Not just something we're doing because we don't have another thing, but something we're doing because it's great, and we want to be a part of it."
Vilma worked on ABC's college football studio team before joining Fox Sports in 2020 and is now paired as a game analyst with Kenny Albert. Payton coached the former linebacker from 2008-2013.
“She is known for her incredible work ethic, for her versatility and is very familiar with the NBA. Meghan’s contributions will be felt immediately here at YES.”
During a Twitter thread Sunday, Loeb said he now "has a better understanding of ESPN's potential as a standalone business and another vertical for Disney to reach a global audience to generate ad and subscriber revenues".
"All six of these media professionals have enjoyed success throughout their careers and bring different perspectives, styles, and experiences to the room."
"I started doing Best Damn Sports Show Period out of fun, not thinking about a second career. But, then I started to realize this actually could be happening and it really happened when I was doing The Best Damn Sports Show Period.”
"This study tracks the entire engagement funnel: discovery, loyalty, and the point where a follower becomes a Superfan, so producers can stop guessing."
"I do hope we can do multiple days, and this becomes a job, like not just an endeavor, not just a hobby. Not just something we're doing because we don't have another thing, but something we're doing because it's great, and we want to be a part of it."