The NFL doesn't leave a lot of consumer surplus in dollars. How can you put a price on the fun of a Super Bowl party or texting about an amazing catch with your dad? It's also a little bit similar to the trading value of NFL teams and like what price would they actually trade at? Even as the NFL has become this incredible business, they don't trade a rational economic prices.
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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