There's this very distributed ownership group of the Packers, not with any expectation of financial return. The more and deeper fan interest that you attract, the more TV dollars you're going to make. So there's this amazing flywheel. It really is like the Disney story that he gets. That idea is what leads to what's the current annual national revenue for the NFL, like 10 billion, 11 billion.
The NFL — it’s almost synonymous with America today. And its history is a fascinating lens to explore the nation’s development over the last 100 years, from WWII to TV and suburbs to the Internet and social media. What began as a quasi-illicit league in small midwestern towns is now the single largest media property in the world today by revenue. And whether you watch football or not, this is one incredible business story. Acquired is ready for some football — let’s kick this Season off right!
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