EPISODE · Jul 28, 2023 · 23 MIN
Ep 070: Messi, the NFL, Disney and ESPN - a new era for US sports broadcasting
from iGaming Daily · host SBC Media
The House of Mouse knows no bounds as it sets it eyes on the US sporting landscape. Recent reports stated that Disney, along with its subsidiary company ESPN, are manoeuvring itself in the middle of major US sports leagues, as the former's Chief Executive Bob Iger, reportedly held talks with the NFL, NBA and MLB about becoming minority investors in the latter. These talks, according to reports from CNBC, stated talks with the three major sports league ranged from stake ownerships, investment structures and a multitude of partnership opportunities. And the face of US sports broadcasting will be the point of discussion on today's iGaming Daily, sponsored by SBC Summit Barcelona, as Joe Streeter is joined by Charlie Horner and Callum William, Business Journalist for Insider Sport.The talk later in the podcast turns to the MLS as it experiences exponential growth following the signing of Lionel Messi to Inter Miami. To read more on the topics discussed on today's podcast, click on the following links:https://insidersport.com/2023/07/25/espn-nfl-nba-and-mlb-over-ownership/https://insidersport.com/2023/07/26/lionel-messi-mls-season-pass-one/ Host: Joe StreeterGuests: Charlie Horner & Callum WilliamsProducer: MC Killick-CalverEditor: James RossJoin 10,000+ delegates at our biggest ever conference and exhibition this summer in beautiful Barcelona! Game-changing content, the biggest name keynote speakers anywhere in the industry, an almost 40,000 square metre exhibition floor and world-class networking events every single night. Get your tickets now at https://sbcevents.com/sbc-summit-barcelona/
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The House of Mouse knows no bounds as it sets it eyes on the US sporting landscape. Recent reports stated that Disney, along with its subsidiary company ESPN, are manoeuvring itself in the middle of major US sports leagues, as the former's Chief Executive Bob Iger, reportedly held talks with the NFL, NBA and MLB about becoming minority investors in the latter. These talks, according to reports from CNBC, stated talks with the three major sports league ranged from stake ownerships, investment structures and a multitude of partnership opportunities. And the face of US sports broadcasting will be the point of discussion on today's iGaming Daily, sponsored by SBC Summit Barcelona, as Joe Streeter is joined by Charlie Horner and Callum William, Business Journalist for Insider Sport.The talk later in the podcast turns to the MLS as it experiences exponential growth following the signing of Lionel Messi to Inter Miami. To read more on the topics discussed on today's podcast, click on the following links:https://insidersport.com/2023/07/25/espn-nfl-nba-and-mlb-over-ownership/https://insidersport.com/2023/07/26/lionel-messi-mls-season-pass-one/ Host: Joe StreeterGuests: Charlie Horner & Callum WilliamsProducer: MC Killick-CalverEditor: James RossJoin 10,000+ delegates at our biggest ever conference and exhibition this summer in beautiful Barcelona! Game-changing content, the biggest name keynote speakers anywhere in the industry, an almost 40,000 square metre exhibition floor and world-class networking events every single night. Get your tickets now at https://sbcevents.com/sbc-summit-barcelona/
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