Bob Iger: Disney ‘still having conversations’ with strategic partners for ESPN
"We thought and continue to believe there may be opportunities to partner with others, particularly on the content side."
"We thought and continue to believe there may be opportunities to partner with others, particularly on the content side."
"I don't know in practical terms how you have reporters reporting the news on your minority shareholder without some dramatic tension and conflict."
Under the reported arrangement, the NFL would take an equity stake in ESPN.
As per a NYT report, Disney is now targeting leagues as strategic partners for ESPN.