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ESPN: Eliminating Their Esports Vertical
ESPN, along with hundreds of layoffs, has decided to eliminate their esports vertical — but is that the right decision?
Nov 12, 2020 • 
Joe Pompliano
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ESPN: Eliminating Their Esports Vertical
ESPN+: Building A Billion Dollar Business
Disney had their investor day yesterday, delivering impressive new ESPN+ content and updated subscription numbers — but should we really be that…
Dec 11, 2020 • 
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ESPN+: Building A Billion Dollar Business
Friday Roundup: ESPN+, Denver Naming Rights And Rich Paul
A breakdown of this week's most important stories in sports business, including ESPN+, Denver naming rights, and Rich Paul.
Oct 23, 2020 • 
Joe Pompliano
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Friday Roundup: ESPN+, Denver Naming Rights And Rich Paul
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Stephen A. Smith's Rocky Tenure At ESPN May End With A $20 Million Annual Salary
Stephen A. Smith wants ESPN to pay him $25 million annually (and he might get it).
Jun 24, 2024 • 
Joe Pompliano
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Stephen A. Smith's Rocky Tenure At ESPN May End With A $20 Million Annual Salary
Is Stephen A. Smith Worth $100 Million To ESPN?
Stephen A. is close to signing a $100 million deal at ESPN. So today we'll look at what goes into these contracts, including promotional appearances…
Dec 6, 2024 • 
Joe Pompliano
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Is Stephen A. Smith Worth $100 Million To ESPN?
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Everyone Thinks ESPN Is Dying — Here’s Why They’re Wrong
As cable unravels, ESPN is betting big on streaming. From Pat McAfee to Monday Night Football, this is the inside story of how they plan to survive (and…
May 13 • 
Joe Pompliano
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Everyone Thinks ESPN Is Dying — Here’s Why They’re Wrong
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ESPN BET could shut down in 2026 with its $2 billion deal heading south
Today's newsletter includes a deep dive into the U.S. sports betting market, including why ESPN BET is failing and what other companies can…
Mar 3 • 
Joe Pompliano
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ESPN BET could shut down in 2026 with its $2 billion deal heading south
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Why ESPN ended its 35-year relationship with Major League Baseball
It’s official: Major League Baseball will no longer be on ESPN.
Feb 21 • 
Joe Pompliano
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Why ESPN ended its 35-year relationship with Major League Baseball
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ESPN's $2 Billion Sportsbook Sees Early Success — But Was It A Good Deal?
The Penn-Barstool-ESPN deal looks more lopsided than ever
Jan 29, 2024 • 
Joe Pompliano
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ESPN's $2 Billion Sportsbook Sees Early Success — But Was It A Good Deal?
Traditional Sports Media Is Dying A Slow Death
Why ESPN needs to make a digital transformation before they disappear into irrelevancy.
Aug 7, 2020 • 
Joe Pompliano
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Traditional Sports Media Is Dying A Slow Death
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The Billion Dollar Shift In Traditional Sports Media
Pandemic-related job cuts are reportedly coming to ESPN, but is that even their biggest problem?
Oct 8, 2020 • 
Joe Pompliano
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ESPN Just Sold The X Games
If you are not a subscriber of Huddle Up, join 67,000 other professional athletes, business executives & casual sports fans that receive it directly in…
Nov 1, 2022 • 
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ESPN Just Sold The X Games
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