ESPN, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery join forces

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ESPN, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery join forces

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Feb 7, 2024

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SBJ’s Austin Karp talks with Octagon SVP William Mao about the recently announced joint venture between ESPN, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery.

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Feb 7, 2024

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SBJ Spotlight is a news series from Sports Business Journal. During each episode, we look at the biggest stories in sports business through the eyes of key industry executives and personalities.

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May 4, 2020: In this week's First Look, Bill King speaks with Adam Stern about NASCAR's success in televised esports. After that, Abe Madkour stops by to talk about the stories he's following this week in sports business. by SBJ Spotlight
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April 20, 2020: In this week's SBJ First Look, John Ourand discusses whether the XFL's demise was a business or coronavirus decision with Ben Fischer and Terry Lefton. Then, Abe Madkour stops by to talk about the stories he's following in sports business this week. by SBJ Spotlight
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June 8, 2020: Ben Fischer and Bill King discuss how the sports world has responded to the recent social protests. by SBJ Spotlight
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May 25, 2020 by SBJ Spotlight
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SBJ First Look: November 23, 2020: Bill King is joined by Bret McCormick to discuss college basketball tipping off in an unusual year. Then, Abe Madkour stops by to talk about SBJ's 2020 Reader Survey and what he's keeping an eye on this week. by SBJ Spotlight
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September 14, 2020: Bill King is joined by Abe Madkour to discuss the life and impact of Larry Tanenbaum, SBJ’s 2020 Lifetime Achievement honoree. Then, Eric Prisbell stops by to talk about MLB’s new video partnership with Google. by SBJ Spotlight
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October 5, 2020 by SBJ Spotlight
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June 22, 2020: Terry Lefton joins Bills King to talk about what sports sponsorships will look like and how much they'll cost when sports return. Then, Abe Madkour stops by to talk about the stories he's watching in sports business this week. by SBJ Spotlight
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September 21, 2020: Bill King is joined by Ben Fischer and Terry Lefton to talk about NFL sponsorships in Week 1. Then King and Lefton discuss face coverings, the needed revenue boost for licensed products. by SBJ Spotlight
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April 27, 2020: Bill King chats with Chris Smith about ESPN's "The Last Dance" and the rising popularity of sports documentaries. Then, Abe Madkour stops by to talk about the stories he's following this week in sports business. by SBJ Spotlight
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April 13, 2020: Writers John Lombardo and Ben Fischer join Bill King in the virtual studio to discuss all things pandemic including the NBA and UFC, how the sports industry is adjusting, and when the games will resume. Finally, Abe Madkour stops by to talk about what he's paying attention to this week in sports. by SBJ Spotlight
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July 27, 2020: Bill King is joined by John Lombardo to discuss the NBA’s return in Orlando. Then, Abe Madkour stops by to talk about the stories he’s watching this week in sports business. by SBJ Spotlight
33 min listen
May 11, 2020: Bill King is joined by John Lombardo in this week's First Look. They discuss the PGA Tour's return without spectators, which typically drove sizable revenue from ticket and hospitality sales. Then, Abe Madkour stops by to talk about the stories he's following this week in sports business. by SBJ Spotlight
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June 15, 2020: Chris Smith and Bill King discuss the soaring, pre-pandemic values of sports franchises and the potential fallout. Then Abe Madkour stops by to talk about the stories he's following this week in sports business. by SBJ Spotlight
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September 28, 2020: Bill King is joined by Ben Fischer to discuss how the NFL is preparing for a Super Bowl in February that will surely be unlike any other. Then, Abe Madkour shares the stories that have caught his eye recently and what he's on the lookout for. by SBJ Spotlight
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June 29, 2020: Michael Smith joins Bill King to discuss how college athletic departments are preparing for a football season impacted by coronavirus, and then they examine concerns around youth sports during the pandemic. by SBJ Spotlight
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July 13, 2020: Bill King is joined by David Broughton and Bret McCormick to discuss sports revenue during the coronavirus pandemic including losses, insurance coverage, and PPP loans. Then, Abe Madkour stops by to talk about the stories he’s following this week in sports business. by SBJ Spotlight
40 min listen
SBJ First Look: November 30, 2020: Bill King is joined by Michael Smith to dive into a variety of developments in the name, image and likeness (NIL) universe that collegiate athletes and their schools will confront in 2021. by SBJ Spotlight
26 min listen
August 24, 2020: Bill King is joined by Bret McCormick to discuss the 2020 US Open. Then, Ben Fischer joins them to chat about the upcoming, crowded fall sports season. Finally, Abe Madkour stops by with the stories he’s following this week in sports business. by SBJ Spotlight
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May 18, 2020: Bill King and Karn Dhingra discuss cashless technology and venues in a post-coronavirus world. Then, Abe Madkour stops by to talk about the stories he’s following this week in sports business. by SBJ Spotlight
26 min listen
June 1, 2020: Bill King speakers with John Ourand and Austin Karp about sports media and viewership during the pandemic. Then, Abe Madkour stops by to talk about the stories he’s following this week in sports business. by SBJ Spotlight
26 min listen
August 3, 2020 by SBJ Spotlight
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September 7, 2020: Bill King is joined by Ben Fischer to discuss the 2020 NFL kickoff. They analyze what’s at stake for the league, networks, and advertisers. Then, Abe Madkour stops by to talk about the stories he’s following this week in sports business. by SBJ Spotlight
29 min listen
August 17, 2020: Michael Smith joins Bill King to talk about the state of college football as three of the Power 5 conferences intend to play fall football while two will sit out. Then, Abe Madkour stops by to discuss the stories he’s following this week in sports business. by SBJ Spotlight
31 min listen
July 20, 2020: Bill King is joined by Chris Smith to talk about athletes’ increased interest in content. Then, Karn Dhingra joins Bill to talk about what facilities will need to do to keep fans six feet apart. Finally, Abe Madkour stops by to chat about the stories he’s following this week in sports business. by SBJ Spotlight
36 min listen
October 26, 2020: Bill King is joined by Eric Prisbell to talk about the road to the 2020 World Series. Then Abe Madkour stops by to chat about the stories he’s following in sports business. by SBJ Spotlight
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SBJ First Look: November 9, 2020: Bill King is joined by John Lombardo and Ben Fischer to discuss players, teams and leagues increasingly getting involved in the political process. Finally, Executive Editor and Publisher Abe Madkour shares what he's keeping an eye on this week. by SBJ Spotlight
30 min listen
SBJ First Look: December 14, 2020: Bill King is joined by Ted Keith to summarize the year through the lens of SBJ's Year-End Awards. Then, Publisher and Executive Editor Abe Madkour joins with his thoughts on this week’s edition as well as a thank you to readers and staff as we wrap up a unique and challenging year. by SBJ Spotlight
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SBJ Spotlight: February 3, 2021: In the inaugural episode of SBJ Spotlight, we look at a Super Bowl unlike any other, as well as the state of NASCAR with the Daytona 500 just days away. It concludes with our Insiders roundtable offering predictions and people of the week. by SBJ Spotlight
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October 19, 2020 by SBJ Spotlight
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