ESPN’s ‘Vibe Check’ is a long time coming, and a fresh hang for women’s sports lovers
"...you have to take those opportunities and run with them.”
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Disney, Charter expand carriage agreement to include ESPN DTC platform
"We began this journey to transform the video proposition for consumers with Disney, so it is befitting that this new agreement and the doubling down on our strategy continues with them."
Disney appeals judge’s decision denying preliminary injunction in YouTube poaching case
Earlier this month, a judge denied Disney's application for a preliminary injunction and temporary restraining order against YouTube and former exec Justin Connolly.
Disney (finally) closes Hulu deal, ESPN integration on the way
After two years sorting out a final valuation, Disney has completed the purchase of Comcast's stake in Hulu.
Judge denies Disney’s request for temporary restraining order against YouTube, former exec Justin Connolly
Connolly will be able to serve in his new role at YouTube as court proceedings progress.
Disney files for temporary restraining order on former exec Justin Connolly amid YouTube poaching suit
Jemele Hill criticizes Bob Iger ‘capitulating’ to Donald Trump
Jemele Hill criticizes Disney CEO Bob Iger for reportedly pressuring The View to tone down anti-Trump rhetoric.
Report: Disney suing YouTube for poaching ESPN executive
Former ESPN executive Justin Connolly left for YouTube after recently signing a multi-year agreement to stay at ESPN.
YouTube hires veteran Disney exec as first Global Head of Media and Sports
"Connolly will serve as the emissary between YouTube and the world of traditional media and entertainment," per Bloomberg.
Longtime Disney/ESPN executive Justin Connolly resigns from company
Justin Connolly is leaving Disney and ESPN after 25 years with those companies.
Female-led sports show ‘Vibe Check’ coming exclusively to Disney+ in June
"ESPN is true to women’s sports, not new to women’s sports."
Analysts: ESPN’s new streaming service is a ‘Trojan horse’
No matter how you purchase access to ESPN, the network wants you on their app.
Disney exec tempers expectations for ESPN direct-to-consumer ad sales
"In terms of the long-term growth of the business, it still has to be adopted, it still has to be used."
ESPN to announce ‘Flagship’ name and price next week
ESPN will totally unveil their DTC service next week as the company experienced a mixed bag in earnings for Q1.
ESPN’s Jimmy Pitaro: DTC launch ‘probably the biggest transition in our history’
"This might be the biggest move since getting the full season of the NFL."
Disney-Fubo deal facing formal Department of Justice antitrust investigation
The criticisms of the Disney-Fubo move have escalated into an antitrust investigation.
Omaha Productions, 20th Television agree to first-look deal
"We are thrilled to expand the partnership with our friends at 20th Television."
ESPN developing Kansas City Chiefs series documenting 2024 season
The six-part series is expected to premiere later this year on ESPN and Disney+.
Andrew Marchand compares Jimmy Pitaro’s Disney CEO decision to Yankees fandom
"Do you want to be at theme parks, or do you want to be at ballparks?"
ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro on Disney CEO rumors: ‘I’m in my dream job’
"I love the brand. I love our road map. I love what we’re doing right now."
ESPN President Jimmy Pitaro reportedly not interested in Disney CEO role
According to reports, ESPN President Jimmy Pitaro has said that he does not want to succeed Bob Iger as Disney CEO.
What if Disney was allowed to be in the RSN business?
How would the sports media world be fundamentally different if the DOJ didn't force Disney and ESPN to offload Fox's RSNs in 2019?
After Venu Sports lawsuit and acquisition by Disney, Fubo’s planning its own skinny bundle
The crucial company that blocked the Venu Sports skinny bundle has its own one planned, and at a cheaper price than DirecTV or Comcast.
Disney puts final dagger in 538 after axing sports content in 2023, Nate Silver shares disappointment
"...the basic issue is that Disney was never particularly interested in running FiveThirtyEight as a business."
ESPN to launch daily ‘SportsCenter’ on Disney+
Gary Striewski and Randy Scott will host the show on weekdays.