Marchand Sports Media Billion dollar deals! ESPN, NFL, WWE, Paramount, UFC & what they mean
In the 34-minute sports media podcast, Andrew Marchand and Jon Meterparel go in-depth on the MegaDealPalooza from ESPN-NFL and WWE agreements to David Ellison’s Paramount-UFC bonanza and more. What do they all mean.
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What’s on tap:
* Paramount is here to play big time after UFC deal
* Roger Goodell and the NFL keep striking riches, and aren’t done
* ESPN made strong bets with the NFL and WWE
* ESPN is arguably in the strongest position of any NFL-rights platform
* Getting into the nitty gritty of ESPN-NFL and WWE agreements
* RedZone in other sports doesn’t really work
* Why ESPN-NFL deal may not be approved to start until 2027
* Shams Charania walks out on dates, and Meterparel approves
* What are Tom Brady and Drew Brees talking about …
* Why Hard Knocks was disappointing
* Fox One joins the sports streaming battle and teams with ESPN
* USGA and NBC are close to a deal, what does that mean
* John Ourand owes Marchand a steak dinner
* Papa Clicker notifications
* Sponsor: WSC Sports … Tell them Marchand sent you
* On Deck Thursday (or earlier): John Ourand is The Main Event
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