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NFL: Good Morning Football

The Season with Peter Schrager: Crafting the 2024 Season Schedule with Mike North, NFL VP of Broadcast Planning

May 16, 2024
Mike North, VP of Broadcast Planning at the NFL, discusses the process behind crafting the 2024 season schedule. Topics include the impact of Taylor Swift's tour, Netflix Christmas Day games, how Tom Brady's first game was decided, and the evolution from manual to algorithm-driven scheduling.
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  • Netflix partnership enhances NFL broadcasting with Christmas Day games.
  • NFL prioritizes team storylines and matchups for national coverage.

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Decision-Making Process for NFL Schedules

The podcast delves into the intricate process behind finalizing NFL schedules. The episode highlights the involvement of key stakeholders like the vice president of broadcast planning in making crucial decisions. The challenges of predicting team performances and fan engagement over an eight to ten month period are discussed. The importance of commissioner approval and the constant reevaluation of schedule options to ensure the best matchups are emphasized.

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