Kevin Ota
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!
Not So Quiet, Please: Michael Collins’ New ESPN+ Show Debuts Today
COVID-19
2 weeks ago
Not So Quiet, Please: Michael Collins’ New ESPN+ Show Debuts Today
ESPN.com's senior golf analyst - and former caddie, standup comic - makes the most of his showcase, says co-producer.
See ESPN+ As A Time (Well-Invested) Machine: Fans Are Streaming Hours Of Air Jordan In Action
COVID-19
May 6, 2020
See ESPN+ As A Time (Well-Invested) Machine: Fans Are Streaming Hours Of Air Jordan In Action
Chicago Bulls Classic Games, featuring Michael Jordan, have been among the most-viewed VOD content on ESPN+ in conjunction with The…
Love/Hate Soybean Paste: The Fantasy Show Raids The Fridge, Rates NFL Free Agency On ESPN+ Tonight
COVID-19
April 14, 2020
Love/Hate Soybean Paste: The Fantasy Show Raids The Fridge, Rates NFL Free Agency On ESPN+ Tonight
Matthew Berry, Daniel Dopp and Bear of Bad News explain the making of The Free Agency Special from home.
Even Working From Home, ESPN+’s Ariel & The Bad Guy Producers Maintain “Dogged” Pursuit Of Quality
COVID-19
March 20, 2020
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.
Digiday: ESPN vs. the narrative
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.
“It’s like the Daytona 500 of our Fantasy Football analysis”
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…
Fitz, Golic Jr.’s chemistry fuel Champ Drive Live’s rise to ATL finale
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…
Rob King on ESPN Digital’s big October
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…
Go behind the scenes of SportsCenter on Snapchat
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,…
Cam Newton among the millions who used ESPN App during record breaking weekend
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…
Predicting success: ESPN Streak’s first two-time champ shares winning secrets
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…
ESPN’s “Journalism Showcase” – April 7, 2017
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…
Bracket busted? ESPN gives you a “Second Chance” at glory
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.
Tournament Challenge’s defending champ hoping for lightning to strike again
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…
Berry declares PEDs – Performance Enhancing Drinks – vital for surviving 24-hour Tournament Challenge Marathon
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*.