"The company is beginning its latest phase of layoffs this week with Vice President of Research, Insights and Analytics Barry Blyn receiving a pink slip Wednesday...
"The ESPN layoffs have largely impacted those behind the scenes thus far, but it is expected to eventually impact the network’s talent."
This new DTC plan, reportedly titled Project “Flagship,” will aim to transition the cable channel to be streamable.
"I try to put myself in his shoes – I’ve got this great deal, I’ve got this creative control, I can say whatever I want, but...
"We’re only going to do it when it makes sense for our business and for our bottom line.”
“I will not list every human that I met with yesterday, because that would be what we call a ‘poor-leverage decision’. It would be bad business.”
"The rivalry between Roberts and Iger spans multiple acquisitions across multiple decades."
“I have no intention of going anywhere.”
“Leaders will be communicating the news directly to the first group of impacted employees over the next four days."
"If Bob Iger wants his next successor to come from the sports world, that is his guy. Hell, forget sports. Pitaro may be the best person...