Sports Media
Spotify’s rumored interest in buying The Ringer would cut another middleman out of podcast creation
Companies like Spotify, Apple, and Stitcher (among others) are in a strange position regarding podcasts. These companies bring podcasts, created by other companies, to listeners, and receive little credit. If your podcast provider of choice shuts down, you’re not...
The five best sports studio shows currently on the air
On sports networks, the main draw is (duh) the live games. That’s the appointment viewing, and that’s the reason we all tune in. But there are only so many live games on a schedule, and so many hours in the day, so networks need to fill their schedules in other ways....
Ten announcers to be grateful for this Thanksgiving
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...
Deadspin’s collapse is a warning sign for anyone in digital 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...
The new master plan for Sports Illustrated is straight out of 2009
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...
The Streaming Perils Of Soccer Fans Does Not Bode Well For American Sports Fans
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...
CBS and Turner have finally found their NCAA Tournament sweet spot
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...
Five sports media questions to consider in 2019
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...