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Sharp Tech with Ben Thompson
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The Difficulty of ESPN's Transition to Cable
CNN's John Berman says ESPN could be in trouble if it goes direct to consumers. He argues that the network would have a hard time attracting new customers by charging more than $10 per month. The company has been criticized for not buying all the sports rights before pivoting towards streaming, he says.
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