by Joe Lucia | Nov 26, 2019 | Sports Media
There are plenty of things that actually matter in life to be thankful for once Thanksgiving comes around – friends, family, health, Lamar Jackson, safety, and so on and so forth. But don’t forget the smaller things too – your comforts at home, any luxuries you have...
by John Perrotto | Oct 31, 2019 | Sports Media
This week’s sudden collapse of Deadspin (nudged along by a management team dictating strategy and ignoring editorial complaints) was shocking to many, though the friction between the site’s staff and G/O Media’s management was palpable since the site was sold back in...
by John Perrotto | Oct 21, 2019 | Sports Media
It’s been a tumultuous few months for Sports Illustrated. The venerable magazine was on the market since the end of 2017 after Meredith bought Time Inc, and was finally sold to the Authentic Brands Group in May. Weeks later, SI’s media operations were sold to a...
by Joe Lucia | Aug 8, 2019 | Sports Media
If you’re a sports fan, you’re probably used to having to jump hurdles to watch your favorite teams and games – especially if your favorite teams aren’t in your local market. If you’re a Dolphins fan in Seattle, you’ll need to shell out $300 (or whatever) to watch...
by Joe Lucia | Mar 25, 2019 | Sports Media
The marriage between CBS and Turner when March comes around hasn’t gone as smooth as both sides have hoped. Just a year ago, Turner was pilloried for their production of the Selection Show on TBS. The inaugural Selection Show to air on TBS was too long, presented...
by Joe Lucia | Feb 19, 2019 | Sports Media
Will the Alliance of American Football be able to build on its strong start? The first of a handful of pro football leagues started the week after the Super Bowl, and bolstered by airtime on CBS’s broadcast network, ratings for the Alliance of American Football were...
