The Grill Room The Sports Super App Era
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Aug 22, 2025 Dive into the transformation of sports media with insights on ESPN's ambitious super app. Discover how technology is reshaping the baseball experience, and learn about the contrasting streaming strategies of ESPN and Fox One. The discussion highlights the challenges of engaging younger audiences and navigating a landscape increasingly influenced by sports betting. Generative AI’s role in creating personalized sports content is also examined, painting a vivid picture of media's future as traditional networks adapt to new consumer behaviors.
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Venues Should Let Fans Multitask
- Stadiums and venues must adapt to let fans integrate work and leisure.
- Julia uses Rogers Stadium as an example of embracing Wi‑Fi and day‑use to attract younger fans.
Yankee Stadium Laptop Frustration
- Julia recounts the Yankees bag policy vs. Rogers Stadium's open Wi‑Fi approach.
- She says Yankees Stadium will never allow laptops despite the need to work from games.
Prioritize Low Friction And Speed
- Reduce friction: make authentication and bundling seamless to drive adoption.
- Prioritize fast, reliable live delivery to retain bettors and obsessive users.