Roundtable: Who is the face of ESPN? The answer might surprise you.
Summary
Host Richard Deitsch joins John Lewis, Armand Brody, and Derek Futterman to discuss Pat McAfee’s expanding role at ESPN and whether he has become the network's new face. The panel analyzes Nielsen’s controversial changes to viewership measurement and the NFL’s reaction, followed by a breakdown of the new NFL Network broadcast crews featuring Jason Kelsey and Kurt Warner. They also touch on Tom Pelissero’s move to Netflix and recent industry news regarding Matt Calkins.
Topics discussed
Intro and welcome to Sports Media Podcast
Pat McAfee's expanding role and ESPN presence
Who is the face of ESPN? Executives vs. Talent
DSW Ad Break
Nielsen's new passive co-viewing measurement changes
NFL Network broadcast crew announcements
Matt Calkins resignation and Alabama shooting defamation suit
Onitsuka Tiger Ad Break
Thumbtack Ad Break
WNBA viewership growth and Caitlin Clark's impact
Netflix Field of Dreams game ratings analysis
Outro and upcoming episode previews
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