Disney invests in Intermedia Labs, parent company of HQ Trivia, through Disney Accelerator program
This sounds like a small investment for now, but under the right circumstances, it could maybe lead to HQ Trivia-branded content for ESPN+ or ABC.
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ESPN head of ad sales Ed Erhardt is retiring, Disney’s Rita Ferro will pick up his duties, a further shift of power from...
Erhardt's ad sales responsibilities will go to Disney's Ferro, a further sign of increased Disney-ESPN integration.
Disney sees Q3 year-over-year earnings growth, thanks partly to ESPN’s affiliate revenue growth and lower severance costs
ESPN actually saw an operating income increase this time around, a big change from the last couple of years.
Disney, Fox shareholders reportedly approve the $71.3 billion merger
Comcast, meanwhile, once again says it had no interest buying the Fox assets at Disney's price.
Comcast reportedly losing interest in their pursuit of Fox assets, finally clearing the way for Disney deal
Comcast will likely pivot to their pursuit of Sky.
Comcast reportedly lining up bidders for Fox Sports Net channels
Comcast is prepping for another bid for Fox and talking about selling off Fox Sports Net RSN’s
Disney could sell off RSNs piecemeal, Comcast, AT&T, Charter, Endeavor and CAA floated as possible buyers
If Disney sells the Fox RSNs separately, that might get even more players involved in the bidding.
Department of Justice approves Disney’s bid for Fox on condition that Disney sells Fox RSNs; who will get them?
Disney has agreed to sell the 22 Fox RSNs in order to gain DOJ approval for the rest of the Fox assets in question. There should be plenty of interested buyers.
Disney outbids Comcast for 21st Century Fox assets with increased offer
Comcast attempted to scuttle the Disney-Fox agreement, but Bob Iger and company raised their offer and got the deal done.
Who would buy Fox RSN affiliates if Comcast or Disney chooses to sell them?
Comcast and Disney have said they would be willing to sell Fox's regional sports networks.
Comcast ignites Fox bidding war against Disney with $65 billion offer, tries to downplay antitrust concerns
Will Fox go for Comcast's higher bid, and their argument that antitrust regulators won't be too worried by it?
Three key potential sports implications from judge clearing AT&T’s bid for Time Warner
The deal was approved without conditions, and could have big impacts on Turner, Disney, Fox and Comcast.
Report: “tensions built up over time” between ESPN’s John Skipper and Disney’s Bob Iger, including missed flight, public comments
A Wall Street Journal report suggests issues arose between Skipper and Iger over time, which may help to explain why Skipper abruptly exited in December instead of being put on leave.
Comcast reportedly making a push for 21st Century Fox, potentially disrupting Disney’s bid
Comcast hopes to scuttle Disney's seismic purchase, which included an empire of regional sports networks.
Comcast formalizes its offer for Sky, prepares for battle with Disney
Comcast hopes that it will takeover Sky before Disney does
