
Jimmy Pitaro’s New ESPN
The Grill Room
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Navigating Sports Rights and Streaming Competition
This chapter explores the critical role of year-round sports programming in reducing subscriber churn, especially during major events like the NBA Finals and Monday Night Football. It highlights ESPN's strategic planning and current partnerships in the competitive landscape of sports broadcasting, particularly concerning Major League Baseball and emerging streaming threats. The discussion emphasizes the balance of maintaining relationships with sports leagues while adapting to the evolving digital media world.
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