If you’re going to stream a playoff game, and the plan is to get new subscribers for Peacock, you need a big draw.
“This is not fully fleshed out, but in order to innovate, people and businesses have to start by asking ‘why not?’.”
Bird and Taurasi previously worked on ESPN's coverage of the NCAA Women's Final Four, where they received praise for their rapport and energy.
ESPN and ABC reported that viewership across the networks is up 16 percent from last season, averaging 1,712,000 viewers per game.
"They're gonna end up with more partners than they have now...with somewhere between two or three times the money they have now."
“The now-former Shark Tank star has a good track record of identifying the ideal time to bail.”
Apple, Amazon, and Netflix are still going to try to find live sports rights, and the leagues will likely carve out a small package to dip...
In 2023, ESPN’s eight-game November slate averaged 1,522,000 viewers, which is up from 1,269,000 viewers last season.
The streaming company is reportedly interested in creating a docuseries around the tournament.
“The definition of reach is changing. There’s a lot of opportunity that change will bring.”