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Disney CEO Bob Iger: We believe the new app will ‘contribute nicely' to ESPN's bottom line over time

Bob Iger, Disney CEO, and Jimmy Pitaro, ESPN chairman, join CNBC's 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss ESPN's new ...
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ESPN chairman talks new streaming service, what fans can expect from NFL deal

For ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro, the idea to bring fans a way to watch the network's signature show customized to their own favorite teams and favorite sports came from being a "huge sports fan" ...
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ESPN’s DTC Rollout Aided by Stephen A. Smith and Its First Mascot

ESPN’s future is nearly here. On Thursday, sports fans can begin paying $30 per month for the entirety of ESPN’s offerings ...

ESPN Finally Enters Its Streaming Tomorrowland, Taking Wraps Off Long-Awaited Direct-To-Consumer App

After years of questions about its streaming future, ESPN is finally unveiling a new service that dramatically expands its ...

Understanding ESPN’s big bet on how to keep up with fans: MoneyCall

My colleague Andrew Marchand has the must-read story of how ESPN got to this company-defining moment, under its chairman ...

Apple, Netflix in middle of MLB broadcasting chaos with major changes coming

MLB is about to toss a changeup with its media partnerships. Apple TV+ potentially could soon end its union with MLB and ...
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ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro Says WWE Is Willing To Work With ESPN Regarding Schedule Of PLEs

WWE premium live events will come to ESPN’s new direct-to-consumer platform in 2026 with ten PLEs, including WrestleMania, ...

ESPN’s best week ever? Company chairman Jimmy Pitaro addresses the major NFL, WWE moves

ESPN's top leader addressed a range of topics, across NFL Network, RedZone, NFL regular-season games, the Aug. 21 app launch ...

ESPN Chair Jimmy Pitario: New streaming app targets customers on the sidelines

Disney CEO Bob Iger and ESPN Chair Jimmy Pitaro join CNBC's Squawk on the Street to discuss ESPN's new streaming platform, ...