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Disney's Media Networks business stalls in latest quarter (DIS)
This story was delivered to BI Intelligence "Digital Media Briefing" subscribers. To learn more and subscribe, please click here.Disney reported its fiscal Q4 (ended September 30) results last week,...
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ESPN's subscriber losses appear to be slowing down
In 2011, ESPN peaked when they topped 100 million subscribers. However, in the six years since then, their numbers have steadily fallen, down 13% to about 87 million in the latest Nielsen estimates,...
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ESPN launches Snapchat show (DIS)
This story was delivered to BI Intelligence "Digital Media Briefing" subscribers. To learn more and subscribe, please click here.ESPN announced it is launching a new daily sports show, which will be a...
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THE DIGITAL DISRUPTION OF LIVE SPORTS: A deep dive into the fall of TV’s most...
This is a preview of a research report from BI Intelligence, Business Insider's premium research service. To learn more about BI Intelligence, click here.Live sports — traditional TV's flagship bulwark...
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ESPN to lay off about 150 behind-the-scenes employees
ESPN has announced that on Wednesday it will lay off about 150 employees.Company president John Skipper sent a memo to employees informing them of the move.Most of the layoffs will be behind the scenes...
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29 signs your company is about to conduct mass layoffs
Mass layoffs often take people by surprise.But if you look out for the signs, you may see them coming.From perks that start disappearing to extra tissue boxes in conference rooms, we've rounded up 29...
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Universities are sponsoring competitive gamers with scholarships and facilities
Just a few years ago, eSports was a community for video gamers who gathered together at conventions to play CounterStrike, Call of Duty, or League of Legends.Today, the history of eSports continues to...
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ESPN is making more money than ever off of subscribers despite its dwindling...
ESPN is losing subscribers, but they are not losing money. In fact, ESPN is making more money off subscribers than ever before, despite their dwindling numbers.In 2011, ESPN peaked when they topped 100...
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An elaborate hoax fooled some into believing the Washington Redskins had...
A group of Native American activists pulled off an elaborate hoax on Wednesday, using detailed recreations of popular sports sites to spread a story that made it appear that the Washington Redskins had...
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ESPN is why there are now 41 college football bowl games and other networks...
The college football bowl season starts on Saturday with six games with off the bat. If we include the college football playoff championship game, there are now 41 bowl games that will be competed in...
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Boston Globe report alleges ESPN has a culture of sexism and sexual...
A Boston Globe report based on interviews with dozens of current and former ESPN employees details the difficulties facing women that work for the network.Allegations include inappropriate touching and...
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ESPN host Dan Le Batard broke down in tears on air upon learning ESPN...
ESPN President John Skipper unexpectedly resigned on Monday, citing substance addiction.ESPN's Dan Le Batard learned about the resignation on air and broke down in tears.Many have cited Skipper's...
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Dan Le Betard grills MLB commissioner over Derek Jeter-Marlins sale in testy...
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred was a guest on Dan Le Betard's radio show, and faced a gauntlet of questions regarding the sale of the Miami Marlins.Le Betard pushed Manfred to admit that he knew that...
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The Jon Gruden coaching rumors are stronger than ever, and the latest report...
The annual Jon Gruden-return-to-coaching rumors are picking up, but this year's batch are the strongest indication yet that he will coach again, and it could be soon.Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network...
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PREDICTIONS: The most important things that will happen in tech in 2018...
The tech industry will get bigger and more powerful in 2018.But the backlash against tech that came to the fore in 2017 isn't going away.Predictions: The industry will face growing calls for...
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NFL insider Adam Schefter says Jon Gruden will be the next coach of the...
ESPN's NFL insider Adam Schefter says Jon Gruden will return to coaching as the head coach of the Oakland Raiders.The Raiders fired head coach Jack Del Rio earlier in the day.It will take some time for...
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Jon Gruden's return to the Raiders could create a problem for 2 teams...
Jon Gruden is expected to be named the next head coach of the Oakland Raiders.Gruden is still scheduled to be in the booth for ESPN to cover the Wild Card game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the...
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A fake ESPN story about LeBron James using 'Primal Growth Testosterone' is...
An article made to look very much like a story from ESPN.com appeared on the New York Post's website. Only ESPN had nothing to do with it.The story's headline implied that hoops legend LeBron James had...
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We're beginning to get a glimpse of the bombshell ESPN story detailing a Tom...
Multiple reports say ESPN plans to publish a story on Friday detailing a rift among New England Patriots' quarterback Tom Brady, coach Bill Belichick, and owner Robert Kraft.One reporter says that the...
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Where to watch eSports live online or on your TV
eSports has historically been an online product. But as the industry grows, TV is getting in on the action.There are now more places to view competitive gaming than ever before. eSports on TV is...
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