Sports Media's Fragmented Future: Blackouts, Global Growth, and New Audiences
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People Mentioned
- Doug Perlman (Founder and CEO of Sports Media Advisors) - An expert in the sports business industry who shared insights on current trends in sports media.
- Bjorn Werner (Former defensive end for the Indianapolis Colts, Host of The Football Bromance Podcast, Ambassador for the Colts in Germany and Austria) - Discussed the NFL's presence in Germany and his experiences in sports broadcasting.
- Justin Connolly (Former ESPN executive, now at YouTube TV) - Referenced as a key figure in the Google-Disney carriage dispute.
- Pat McAfee - Mentioned as a comparison for Bjorn Werner's podcasting style, known for his energetic and fun approach.
- Sebastian Vollmer (Former offensive tackle for the New England Patriots) - Highlighted as one of the German players who achieved success in the NFL, contributing to the sport's growth in Germany.
- Marcus Kuhn (Former New York Giants player) - Referenced as another German player who made an impact in the NFL.
- J.J. Watt - Mentioned as a broadcaster whose loose and humorous style is appreciated.
- Greg Olsen - Referenced as a former NFL broadcaster.
- Tom Brady - Mentioned in the context of taking over broadcasting duties, displacing Greg Olsen.
- John Madden - A legendary NFL commentator, mentioned by Bjorn Werner as someone he grew up with.
- Scott Hanson (Host of NFL RedZone) - Praised for his energetic and enduring performance during live broadcasts.
- Roger Goodell (NFL Commissioner) - Mentioned for his vision of expanding international NFL games and potentially a European division.
- David Ellison (Paramount Skydance) - Mentioned as a potential bidder for Warner Bros. Discovery's assets.
- Brian Roberts (Comcast) - Mentioned as a potential bidder for Warner Bros. Discovery's assets.
- Denny Hamlin - NASCAR driver, mentioned for his close finishes in the Cup Series.
- Kyle Larson - NASCAR driver, winner of a Cup Series title.
Organizations & Institutions
- Sports Media Advisors - Doug Perlman's firm, providing expertise in sports business and media.
- Google - Involved in the carriage dispute with Disney affecting YouTube TV and ESPN.
- Disney - Involved in the carriage dispute with Google affecting ESPN and YouTube TV.
- MoffettNathanson - Cited for their estimates on YouTube TV's potential growth.
- Fox Sports - Broadcasted the MLB World Series and NASCAR.
- Rogers Sportsnet - Canadian broadcaster mentioned for its coverage of the MLB World Series.
- Indianapolis Colts - Bjorn Werner's former team and the subject of an NFL game in Berlin.
- ProSieben - German TV station that started showing NFL games, contributing to the sport's growth in Germany.
- RTL - The biggest private TV station in Germany, holding rights to NFL broadcasts.
- Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) - Company whose potential acquisition and assets, particularly TNT Sports, were discussed.
- Netflix - Mentioned as potentially interested in purchasing Warner Bros. Discovery's Hollywood assets.
- Paramount Skydance - Mentioned as a potential bidder for Warner Bros. Discovery's assets.
- Comcast - Mentioned as a potential bidder for Warner Bros. Discovery's assets.
- TNT Sports - Division of Warner Bros. Discovery, holding sports assets.
- Prime Video - Broadcaster of NASCAR.
- NBC USA - Broadcaster of NASCAR.
- The CW - Broadcaster of the Xfinity Series NASCAR races.
Websites & Online Resources
- The Football Bromance Podcast - Bjorn Werner's podcast focused on American football, particularly for a German audience.
- ESPN App - Mentioned as an alternative for viewers to access content during the YouTube TV-ESPN dispute.
- NFL RedZone - A popular broadcast for NFL fans, praised by Bjorn Werner.