Sharp Tech with Ben Thompson

Disney vs. Charter and a New ESPN Reality, The Future of the Cable Business, Risks for the NBA and Other Sports

Sep 7, 2023
John Kosner, an expert in the past and future of sports, discusses ESPN's transition to streaming, the ongoing dispute between ESPN and Charter Spectrum, and the risks faced by ESPN in negotiations with cable operators. The chapter also explores collaboration possibilities between cable companies and streaming services, the impact of ESPN's declining TV economics on sports leagues, and the potential landscape of sports broadcasting in the internet era.
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