Miscellaneous
On today's episode, we are joined by Geoff Reiss, General Manager of Yahoo Sports.Reiss' extensive resume in the sports media space includes time with Newsweek, ESPN, the Professional Bowlers Association, Twitter, and more. With that background, Reiss brings an interesting perspective in a time when several upstart professional leagues are forming, sports betting is approaching full legalization, and the media landscape is constantly changing.2:09-4:33 On constants in the sports industry4:34-5:59 On pro leagues that can gain an audience outside of traditionally successful periods for tv ratings6:01-7:58 Economic problems for upstart pro leagues38:45-39:45 On NFL Media rights situation39:45-40:38 On doubling NFL revenue in 201940:39-41:18 What Yahoo Sports invest in for 202041:19-42:41 What a successful 2020 looks like for Yahoo Sports42:42-43:41 Exciting things about the sports industry to look forward to