One of the many big takeaways from Bob Iger’s July 14 interview with CNBC, was that Disney would be looking for “strategic partners” for ESPN. While headlines following the interview tended to focus on...
Bringing Pat McAfee to ESPN seemed like a no-brainer for Jimmy Pitaro, but that doesn’t mean the deal won’t have consequences. ESPN employees are reportedly upset that Disney opted to give McAfee an eight-figure...
After months of speculation, Pat McAfee and his widely popular show are indeed moving to ESPN. In what is expected to be a multimillion-dollar deal, McAfee will be joining the world’s premier sports network...
As Pat McAfee contemplates walking away from his $120 million deal with FanDuel, a new suitor for the sports media star has emerged. According to insiders, ESPN is likely to be the next home...
As Bob Iger continues to tackle many of the issues that could change the future landscape of media, there is one man he talks to almost daily — ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro. In the...
Earlier this week we brought you news that NBA commissioner Adam Silver was on the short list of candidates to replace Bob Iger as CEO of the Walt Disney Company. While Silver still remains...
