"The IndieWire piece reported that the idea of a trade originated at a media executive conference last year."
“Now, ESPN and ABC have other contractual commitments, but that is an illustration of the breadth of reach that we are about to experience.”
"Not only is there a lot of volume, there's a lot of quality, and it would be a priority of ours to extend our deal with...
Pitaro will oversee all "sports content, products and experiences across all of Disney’s platforms worldwide, including its international sports channels".
“Actually, ESPN is a differentiator for this company. It is the best sports brand in television."
Disney is in the process of reorganizing and restructuring the company, and details have emerged about the company’s plans for ESPN. Deadline reported on Wednesday that...
“We think Bob Iger is returning to [Disney] ready to make big changes. With linear and sports trends diverging from core IP, we think severing the...
“The idea of Apple buying Disney comes at an interesting time.”
Angelo Cataldi, Bob Iger and Deion Sanders are in the spotlight this week. Demetri Ravanos welcomes Ian Casselberry and Eddie Moran to Media Noise. https://media.blubrry.com/bsmpodcast/ins.blubrry.com/bsmpodcast/Media_Noise-Episode_103.mp3Podcast: Play...
"Under Chapek, I think the company was willing to make moves like that, but Iger believes more in keeping Disney and all of its subsidiaries more...