The Ringer Union ratifies collective bargaining agreement with Spotify
Recognized by management in 2019, the Ringer Union has ratified a CBA.
Recognized by management in 2019, the Ringer Union has ratified a CBA.
"The mid-apology play-by-play, ESPN’s Pablo Torre says, 'was like listening to the band play on as the Titanic was sinking. Except the band was also somehow the iceberg.'"
Bill Simmons unfollowing employees supporting the Ringer Union was also scrutinized.
The union is pushing for salary minimums, pathways to promotion, and cost of living adjustments.
MacMullan will host a narrative NBA podcast, while appearing on several of The Ringer's audio programs.
Bill Simmons got his asking price -- and more.
A sale price was not announced, though Spotify is purchasing The Ringer's entire operation.
The asking price resembles what Spotify paid for Gimlet Media last year.
Spotify has acquired a number of podcasting-focused companies recently, and The Ringer may be the next in their sites.
Ryen Russillo is leaving ESPN after 14 years and heading to The Ringer full-time.
Simmons said "I think both of us found we had such a history together that was mostly really good and rewarding that it would be fun to work together again, even if it was in a pretty small way."
Skipper said "Look, in retrospect, we both in some ways looked a little petulant, foolish. And we would have been more dignified had we said 'Let's get in a room and figure what we're going to do here.'"
Bill Simmons and John Skipper are going to be podcasting together.