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ESPN’s Mic Drop & The Athletic’s NYT Afterlife

The Varsity

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The Athletic's Transformation Post-Acquisition

This chapter explores The Athletic's successful journey following its acquisition by The New York Times in 2022, overcoming initial skepticism and financial struggles to achieve profitability. It details strategic initiatives like partnerships and premium content acquisitions, emphasizing the mutual benefits of the merger in a challenging media landscape.

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