Kevin Ota
Simply put, I am a sports junky and a tech nerd. I readily admit those facts. But lucky for me, it’s the perfect combination for my job overseeing strategic communications for ESPN’s digital and mobile platforms, which include ESPN.com, ESPN Local sites, ESPN3, ESPN mobile web and apps, digital audio, interactive and social games, fantasy sports, and more. I’m a San Francisco Bay Area native who roots for the A's and 49ers. But above all else, I’m a USC alum rooting for all Trojans throughout the NFL, MLB and even the few hanging on in the NBA. Fight On!
COVID-19
1 week ago
Even Working From Home, ESPN+’s Ariel & The Bad Guy Producers Maintain “Dogged” Pursuit Of Quality
Two team members credit communication for overcoming remote production obstacles - like barking cameos.
ESPN In The News
June 6, 2018
Digiday: ESPN vs. the narrative
Media industry magazine explores how ESPN's innovation continues to set the pace.
Watch This
May 7, 2018
“It’s like the Daytona 500 of our Fantasy Football analysis”
Rodgers over Brady? The debates rage during ESPN's annual rankings summit, now available on ESPN+. How do ESPN's NFL experts…
Inside ESPN
January 3, 2018
Fitz, Golic Jr.’s chemistry fuel Champ Drive Live’s rise to ATL finale
Mike Golic Jr. and Jason Fitz' Champ Drive Live stream on Twitter will move from Golic's apartment and family basement…
Watch This
November 21, 2017
Rob King on ESPN Digital’s big October
SVP, Original Content, News and Digital Media, Rob King explains why ESPN was the No. 1 digital sports property in…
SportsCenter
November 16, 2017
Go behind the scenes of SportsCenter on Snapchat
With shows available at 5 a.m. and 5 p.m. on weekdays and once at 5 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays,…
ESPN App
September 6, 2017
Cam Newton among the millions who used ESPN App during record breaking weekend
Cam Newton uses the ESPN App to watch his younger brother Caylin lead Howard University to the biggest point-spread upset…
Behind The Scenes
July 25, 2017
Predicting success: ESPN Streak’s first two-time champ shares winning secrets
How do you make 40 consecutive correct picks - and 29 a second time - playing ESPN Streak? The first…
Journalism Showcase
April 7, 2017
ESPN’s “Journalism Showcase” – April 7, 2017
Covering a golf event over hundreds of acres of land can be challenging, but ESPN.com's Jason Sobel - who is…
NCAAB
March 21, 2017
Bracket busted? ESPN gives you a “Second Chance” at glory
Everyone deserves a "Second Chance" - especially when your bracket is already busted.
Behind The Scenes
March 15, 2017
Tournament Challenge’s defending champ hoping for lightning to strike again
Rich Marchese never expected to win last year's "ESPN Tournament Challenge" but now he's hoping for the repeat just like…
Behind The Scenes
March 13, 2017
Berry declares PEDs – Performance Enhancing Drinks – vital for surviving 24-hour Tournament Challenge Marathon
Endurance-tested Matthew Berry provides sage advice for ESPN's Tournament Challenge Marathon participants - it involves PEDs*.
infROWgraphic
March 9, 2017
infROWgraphic: 24-hour Tournament Challenge Marathon
Here's a preview of ESPN's Tournament Challenge Marathon, 24 hours of programming beginning March 13 that might help you win…
Journalism Showcase
February 24, 2017
ESPN’s “Journalism Showcase” – February 24, 2017
A big week of basketball in New Orleans meant some added exposure - and long days - for ESPN.com Pelicans…
Behind The Scenes
December 30, 2016
ESPN’s Bachelor Fantasy App is definitely rose-worthy
ESPN's Fantasy Sports Team has developed what may be the most fantastical fantasy game ever - and it has little…