“We have had a long-standing mutually beneficial partnership with the NFL. We love the league, we love the product. As ViacomCBS, we have a clear ability based on our combined assets to create more value for the league and quite frankly for ourself” -- ViacomCBS President & CEO Bob Bakish, on negotiating with the NFL to renew the media-rights package (“Squawk on the Street,” CNBC, 8/6).
"There aren’t many female opinion voices in this category, not even at ESPN, but it's time we start adding to that number. A lot of women have put in time to create opportunities and pathways. Now that I have that added responsibility, it's like, all right, let's not let them down" -- ESPN's Chiney Ogwumike, who will appear alongside Mike Golic Jr. beginning Aug. 17 on ESPN Radio’s “Chiney and Golic Jr.” talk show from 3:00-6:00pm ET (HOUSTON CHRONICLE, 8/6).
"Whether the esports team is part of the athletic department or the engineering school, we believe esports’ success is due to its flexibility, allowing the school to obtain sponsorships while encouraging the gamers to develop their own broadcast channel and licenses. It is all about helping the athlete build their personal brand, which in turn aids the college in the long run" -- National Association of Collegiate Esports Exec Dir Michael Brooks (WASHINGTON POST, 8/6).
