"With the state of the RSN business a little hazy for some networks, closer integration with gambling is something that VIP+ expects to be leant into...
"Former FOX Sports executive Patrick Crakes told Steinberg it is largely a no-risk play."
"The company still owns a 78% stake in SiriusXM and a 32% stake in concert promoter Live Nation."
"He currently hosts Back On The Record, on Warner’s HBO, and contributes to CNN from time to time."
ESPN+ also announced a price increase this week.
The network is asking for a 10% increase in advertising slot cost for the 2022 Super Bowl.
"Monday Night Football is on ESPN until 2021. Fox and CBS's Sunday afternoon packages, as well as NBC's Sunday Night Football are locked in until 2022."
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Brian Steinberg of Variety explored what various networks will be doing this fall to combat viewers using DVRs to fast forward through traditional commercials. His article, titled...