The Battle for Local Sports: Big Tech vs. Local Broadcasters

What happens when the RSN model starts to fall apart? In this episode of In the Vicinity, local media veteran Tim Hanlon sits down with guest host Anthony Campanella, VP, Inventory Partnerships & Operations, Madhive, to break down the chaos — and opportunity — reshaping local sports. From disappearing regional sports networks to the rise of streaming and patchwork distribution, they unpack how leagues like Major League Baseball are navigating a fragmented future — and what it means for fans, broadcasters, and advertisers trying to keep up. The takeaway: local sports isn't dying — it's being rebuilt in real time.