The Ringer Union ratifies collective bargaining agreement with Spotify
Recognized by management in 2019, the Ringer Union has ratified a CBA.
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Twitter data shows how Thom Brennaman’s “There’s a drive into deep left field by Castellanos” only really took off a month later
"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.'"
The Ringer staff unhappy at company hiring high-profile contractors over employees, marginalizing union
Bill Simmons unfollowing employees supporting the Ringer Union was also scrutinized.
Staffers at The Ringer coordinate a social media campaign in support of the Ringer Union
The union is pushing for salary minimums, pathways to promotion, and cost of living adjustments.
NBA reporter Jackie MacMullan to join The Ringer for podcasts, will remain at ESPN
MacMullan will host a narrative NBA podcast, while appearing on several of The Ringer's audio programs.
Spotify will pay a reported $250 million for The Ringer
Bill Simmons got his asking price -- and more.
Spotify is officially buying The Ringer, boosting its sports and entertainment podcast offerings
A sale price was not announced, though Spotify is purchasing The Ringer's entire operation.
Bill Simmons reportedly seeking nine-figure asking price for The Ringer
The asking price resembles what Spotify paid for Gimlet Media last year.
Spotify is reportedly in early talks to buy The Ringer
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 for an expanded full-time role at The Ringer
Ryen Russillo is leaving ESPN after 14 years and heading to The Ringer full-time.
Bill Simmons and John Skipper on the Ringer-DAZN “three-month quickie marriage,” DAZN’s name, Jann Wenner and more
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."
John Skipper tells Bill Simmons ESPN contract non-renewal was “because you weren’t going to stay,” Simmons says “that is true”
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.'"
John Skipper will appear on Bill Simmons’ podcast, bringing back their complicated ESPN history
Bill Simmons and John Skipper are going to be podcasting together.
