Disney exec tempers expectations for ESPN direct-to-consumer ad sales
"In terms of the long-term growth of the business, it still has to be adopted, it still has to be used."
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ESPN’s subscription service will reportedly just be called ‘ESPN’
It makes some sense from a branding standpoint, but it's not even as cool as "Flagship."
ESPN to announce ‘Flagship’ name and price next week
ESPN will totally unveil their DTC service next week as the company experienced a mixed bag in earnings for Q1.
ESPN’s Jimmy Pitaro: DTC launch ‘probably the biggest transition in our history’
"This might be the biggest move since getting the full season of the NFL."
ESPN’s streaming service ‘on schedule’ for fall launch
"We will be making all of our channels, all of our content, available direct-to-consumer for the first time."
ESPN app will be centerpiece of company’s streaming revolution
The network is eyeing a "flood the zone" strategy to marketing its streamer.
Does ESPN have its name for DTC ‘Flagship’ platform?
Have we gotten our first hint at what ESPN's Direct-to-Consumer streaming platform will be when it launches later this year?
FanDuel Sports Networks reportedly in talks to bundle with ESPN streaming service
A partnership would give ESPN the ability to stay involved with MLB after its opt out.
ESPN ‘Flagship’ app reportedly won’t include Fox Sports content after all
When News Corp. chairman Lachlan Murdoch revealed Fox's plans for its own streaming service, the idea of a partnership with ESPN effectively died according to Puck's John Ourand.
ESPN could make user-generated content part of Flagship platform
ESPN has a unique idea for trying to make their upcoming Flagship streamer a true destination for sports fans.
Disney eyes ESPN bundling, personalization for upcoming ‘Flagship’ launch
"The goal all along with ESPN is to make it as accessible as possible."
MySports won’t replace what Venu Sports promised or what ESPN Flagship will offer
ESPN Flagship wants to be the Netflix of sports
ESPN wants to build "the ultimate sports destination" on digital platforms for fans. That means more than just buying live sports rights.
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ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro on ‘Flagship’ streaming service: ‘You have to disrupt yourself’
"We will know what our sports fans, what our customers are consuming, and as a result, we will have the ability to present to them a more compelling digital sports experience."
Jimmy Pitaro: ESPN Flagship still set for Fall 2025 launch
"I don’t think I’ve ever been more excited than anything I’ve been attached to or worked on."
ESPN revenue increasing despite media industry challenges
ESPN's global revenue increased 1% year-over-year.
Wells Fargo analyst expects ESPN Flagship service to include licensed Fox Sports content
"Fox's decision to sublicense content where it's not part of the ultimate distribution is very different in the eyes of the regulators than ESPN simply licensing in this content."
