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The Spun on MSNESPN President Speaks Out On Controversial Colin Kaepernick Decision
It was revealed this week that ESPN has scrapped its planned docuseries on former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick. Critically-acclaimed director Spike Lee was attached to this project. Kaepernick, a former second-round pick from Nevada,
The media giants face the difficult task of winning over roughly 65 million “cord never” households while avoiding linear TV cord-cutting.
The new direct-to-consumer app's features include a personalized Sports Center, fantasy and betting integrations, shopping, and short-form video feed "Verts"
MLB is about to toss a changeup with its media partnerships. Apple TV+ potentially could soon end its union with MLB and Netflix is set to acquire the Home Run Derby, among a myriad of changes, according to Yahoo. Netflix acquiring the summer extravaganza and MLB TV being sold to ESPN for a large payment are reportedly “all but certain.”
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ESPN Finally Enters Its Streaming Tomorrowland, Taking Wraps Off Long-Awaited Direct-To-Consumer App
After years of being asked how it would respond to the streaming explosion, ESPN is finally unveiling a new direct-to-consumer app designed to offer its clearest answer yet to that existential question.
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Disney CEO Bob Iger: We believe the new app will ‘contribute nicely' to ESPN's bottom line over time
Bob Iger, Disney CEO, and Jimmy Pitaro, ESPN chairman, join CNBC's 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss ESPN's new direct-to-consumer platform, how the success of the app will be measured, and much more.