Jeff Zucker and RedBird IMI take majority control of Front Office Sports
"The expansion of this partnership will allow us to fully take advantage of the immense resources at RedBird IMI’s disposal."
"The expansion of this partnership will allow us to fully take advantage of the immense resources at RedBird IMI’s disposal."
"Turner has not been a good partner for me because I should have been way ahead of where I am now."
With interest in sports greater than ever and rights fees continually being locked up, Jeff Zucker sees a fascinating idea on the horizon.
FOS is expected to staff up on the video side after this deal.
"I think that the league has some influence over teams, and I would like them to exert that influence."
In 2017, Zucker spoke to The New York Times about his love of sports and about First Take's influence on CNN's programming.
Zucker had been reported in talks with Disney about replacing John Skipper.