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Apr 2024
47m 52s

MLS on Apple, DAZN on piracy, Everyone o...

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About this episode

Seth Bacon, MLS executive vice president of media, discusses the league’s ongoing relationship with Apple, while Joe Markowski, DAZN’s former North American chief executive, provides his perspective on the challenge of piracy. Hosts Nick Meacham and Tom Bassam also share their biggest takeaway from SportsPro New York and offer insight into where the sports media market is heading.

Talking points:

  • Is the American sports market moving from subscription to advertising-based models? - (4:04)
  • What does piracy tell us about fans and how can broadcasters mitigate associated losses? - (8:25)
  • Will others look to replicate MLS and Apple’s single media partner approach? - (16:57)
  • Seth Bacon on year one and beyond with Apple - (31:17)

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