ESPN
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ESPN + NFL, NFL Strategy, Additional Disney Notes
The NFL is taking equity in ESPN. It’s a great deal for Disney, driven by the NFL’s long-term concern about tech dominance.
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WBD Split, HBO and Warner, Whither Sports?
WarnerBros. Discovery is splitting up, but the real split goes back to Turner Broadcasting.
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The ESPN Streaming Service, The Status of U.S. Sports Rights, The Danger of Intentionality
The ESPN streaming service is official, completing the transition of sports watching from inevitability to intentionality.
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iPhone Pricing, DirecTV and Disney, Bars and Sports
Why I think Apple will raise iPhone prices, plus Disney is in another carriage dispute.
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An Interview with Matthew Belloni About Hollywood’s Streaming Struggles
An interview with Matthew Belloni about his career, Puck’s business model, and all of the mistakes Hollywood made over the last decade. Then, how sports, tech, and the future will impact the industry.
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The NBA and Warner Bros. Discovery, Amazon and Microsoft Earnings
The NBA’s next TV deal is coming into focus, and it looks like the last stop on the cable train; then, vignettes from Microsoft and Amazon earnings calls.
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Vision Pro at Work, The Sports Bundle
Enterprise could be a fruitful market for the Vision Pro; then, the first sports bundle is apparently on its way, including ESPN, WBD, and Fox.
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The Apple Vision Pro’s Missing Apps
The Apple Vision Pro is missing some important apps, and it seems likely that Apple’s App Store policies played a part. Might the company respond by doubling down with Disney?
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The College Football Playoff, Events Over Inventory, NASCAR’s New Deal
The College Football Playoff, along with the overall evolution in college football, highlight the importance of events over inventory. Plus, NASCAR’s new TV deal, which includes Amazon.