The Needle: The ratings game enters arcade mode
In an era of ever-changing methodologies, weekly records and viral tweets, a look at what the ratings mean in the...
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New NBA media rights deal will be a “learning curve” for fans
With the NBA media rights deals beginning next month, a deeper look at some of the changes ahead as the...
In late innings of cable sports, MLB Network still swinging
On a humid, mid-August afternoon just outside of New York City, MLB Network host Greg Amsinger is looking ahead to...
On the Air: Is there room for distinctive voices in TV play-by-play?
On the latest edition of "On the Air," Armand Broady takes a look at the backlash to Leigh Diffey on...
Monday musings: The indispensable, unavoidable ESPN
On Monday musings, a look at how ESPN is making itself indispensable even to the cost-conscious sports fan.
Steve Wyche on an uncertain time at NFL Network
Steve Wyche has realized the benefits of versatility throughout his 17-year career at NFL Network, filling various roles as the...
ESPN entering next era as app readies for relaunch
Weeks shy of its 46th anniversary, ESPN is on the doorstep of what by all accounts is a seminal occurrence...
Monday musings: Can the Netflix ‘event’ strategy work for anyone else?
On Monday Musings, a look at the Netflix event strategy and whether other media companies will follow suit.
On the Air: An appreciation of the late John Saunders
A look back at John Saunders a little more than nine years after his passing.
Monday musings: Revisiting the resilience (resurgence?) of cable
Sports Media Watch presents thoughts on recent events in the industry, starting with a follow-up on the resilient cable model.
