Monday, October 12, 2020
Fox and MLB: Quarter-century of culture change
As they start their 25th postseason together, Fox and MLB executives reflect on how it all began, with a ‘crazy’ genius, a rising star in the booth and a sport in need of help.
NFL viewership was down 10%, but TV execs still see a powerful performance
The NFL’s TV numbers through the first quarter of the season are down by 10% compared to last year. TV executives, however, expressed almost no angst about that drop.
Sports industry taking direct action on voting with polling sites
An awakening of athletes spurs the sports industry to move from speaking out on voting and social justice to taking direct action, facilitating safe and accessible polling sites.
A new spin on MLB’s Spider-Man promo
An ill-fated Hollywood promotion in 2004 was met with loud outrage from baseball purists, but looking at it through today's commercial lens, it was ahead of its time.
NHL maps out ticketing, tech for returning fans
With a likely Jan. 1 start for the 2020-21 season, team executives continue to press on with new season-ticket sales and plan for a reimagined in-venue fan experience.
Media
- Four weeks in, NFL viewership was down 10%, but TV execs still see a powerful performance
- Fox and MLB: Quarter-century of culture change
- Shanks on where Fox/MLB started and where it’s going next
- 25 memorable MLB moments on Fox
- First Look podcast: 25 years of MLB on Fox
- MLB coverage is latest example of how more live sports programming is finding its way onto ABC
- Networks pleased with new NASCAR schedule
