Executive Voice

ESPN+ Debuts SportsNation, Stephen A’s World Today

". . . SportsNation and Stephen A’s World are another step forward, giving us two fantastic anchors in a strong,…

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Executive Voice: An ESPN First: NFL and CFP MegaCasts on Back-to-Back Days

What do ESPN's production "scientists" have in store for innovative storytelling this weekend? EVP, Event & Studio Production, Stephanie Druley…

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Executive Voice: ‘[We] take great pride in what our ESPN college football team has collectively accomplished this fall’

As the CFP and New Year's Six approach, Senior VP, Production, Lee Fitting salutes ESPN's teamwork during this challenging season

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Executive Voice: What Are The Keys To ESPN’s College Basketball Programming And Production This Season?

ESPN and its conference partners are "dealing with challenges not typically faced each season, so staying in constant contact makes…

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Part Two: Programming Exec Nick Dawson Shares Perspective On A College Football Season Unlike Any Other

In the second installment of a two-part series, learn what's in store for the bowl season, College GameDay at the…

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Executive Voice: How First Take Honors Veterans Week In A Virtual Format

Coordinating producer Antoine Lewis explains how the show will salute the military despite challenges presented by COVID-19

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Part One: Programming Exec Nick Dawson Shares Perspective On A College Football Season Unlike Any Other

In the first of a two-part series, learn how ESPN juggles its college football scheduling against the ever-changing landscape

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On World Thrombosis Day, An ESPN Executive Shares His Health Scare, Recovery Story

VP, Digital Media Programming, John Lasker suffered a blood clot in his left leg that hospitalized him in July; he…

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Executive Voice: Focus On The Data – In Context – And Realize That Sports Truly Matters

Despite these unprecedented circumstances, the amount of time spent with sports on TV and Digital actually grew from last year.…

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Executive Voice: “ESPN is committed to doing our part to ensuring all kids have the ability to play.”

ESPN announced today it will donate at least $1M to its two youth investment strategies — Access to Sports and…

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Executive Voice: ESPN Sweeps Ogilvy Awards In Sports, Media & Entertainment

SVP, Marketing, Laura Gentile on the significance of acclaim for ESPN's "There’s No Place Like Sports," "We Love It Here,"…

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ESPN, WNBA Partnership Help Set The Pace During This Unprecedented Time

Before Game 3 of the WNBA Finals unfolds tonight on ESPN, VP Programming and Acquisitions, Carol Stiff explores the teamwork…

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SEC Network Looks Back As It Gears Up for Kickoff

On the eve of SEC football’s return, SEC Network VP Chris Turner looks back at the months without live sports…

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“(A) long-term relationship that puts the Bundesliga at the heart of the ESPN+ soccer lineup.”

With the beginning of the Bundesliga season upon us, ESPN+ becomes home to 300+ annual matches. EVP & General Manager,…

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“More than anything, the show will continue to be fun”

As College GameDay makes its 2020 college football season roadshow debut Saturday at Wake Forest, SVP, Production, Lee Fitting explains…

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