ESPN is doubling down on digital. Its very presence at Wednesday’s NewFronts pitchfest for online video publishers in New York City was news in itself. In making its first appearance at the event, organized by the Interactive Advertising Bureau to connect content creators with advertisers, ESPN touted an average daily audience of 28 million users through its […]
Twitter wants to be taken seriously as a major player in sports. The social media site announced new content collaborations on Monday with a number of leagues and sports media companies, headlined by ESPN through an elaborate content and revenue-sharing partnership with The Walt Disney Company. Twitter and Disney said they plan to work closely […]
Sports Illustrated’s SI TV app, which initially was only available on limited platforms starting last November, will now be available direct to consumers via Roku, iOS, Android and web browsers. The announcement comes shortly after ESPN made its highly publicized on-demand OTT debut with ESPN+. “As a sports fan, I am excited that there is […]
In the future, broadcasters will chat with hitters between pitches and with quarterbacks between downs. Don’t believe me? Watch this: Double hit over Mookie Betts' head while he is being interviewed by ESPN — "I ain't getting this one, boys" — ESPN booth cracks up. pic.twitter.com/SXLhuaUfP9 — Cork Gaines (@CorkGaines) March 27, 2018 During spring […]
ESPN’s new over-the-top streaming service, ESPN+, which recently became available with a Netflix-like interface of original and live programming through the upgraded ESPN app, launched officially on Tuesday as a Roku channel. The service, available for $4.99 a month or $49.99 for the year, can be streamed through a newly-upgraded ESPN channel on the Roku […]
