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Their fanbase data. Currently, ESPN gets carriage fees, but the billing

data and preferences remain with Comcast, Spectrum, and others. By signing up the ACC customers and not having a middle man, they now have the billing and preference information, plus the demographics, ...... Do not discount what this information is worth.
Posted: 02/09/2024 at 03:26 PM ET
(In response to this post by 33laszlo99)

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ESPN launching standlone product 2025 unrelated to Fox/Turner Sports ESPN+
harlote101 • 02/07/24 11:51 PM ET
And they will want/need the ACC to get this going
VTCALS72 • 02/08/24 04:53 PM ET
What could The ACC offer to ESPN that ESPN doesn't already own?**
33laszlo99 • 02/09/24 01:51 PM ET
Their fanbase data. Currently, ESPN gets carriage fees, but the billing ◄
Big12 guy • 02/09/24 03:26 PM ET
Fine, they acquire lots of useful data. They don't need to make a deal
33laszlo99 • 02/09/24 05:08 PM ET
I would think so.
HOO86 • 02/09/24 11:21 AM ET
There are rumblings about a B12 network out there all of a sudden. The
Big12 guy • 02/09/24 11:46 AM ET
Without it being so Texas-centric, it may make sense.**
reestuart • 02/09/24 01:28 PM ET
If they are serious, then it doesn't take long to connect the dot that the
Big12 guy • 02/09/24 01:32 PM ET
Worth more to whom... and how, why? I don't get it.**
33laszlo99 • 02/09/24 01:54 PM ET
The way I read this, is that there will be carriage fees for the
Big12 guy • 02/09/24 02:04 PM ET
It's not talked about because it's mostly kept secret. The media press
33laszlo99 • 02/09/24 05:21 PM ET
I makes the ACCN more valuable to ESPN - whether or not that equates to
Big12 guy • 02/09/24 06:11 PM ET
Key part: "Integration with fantasy platforms and ESPN Bet"
Vienna_Hokie • 02/08/24 08:22 AM ET
A bit of an aside but
Vippie1 • 02/09/24 08:12 AM ET
As long as Uncle Sugar gets his cut, it won't change
mrcaniac • 02/09/24 01:58 PM ET
Doubt there will be a negative impact to gambling profitibility
Vienna_Hokie • 02/09/24 08:20 AM ET
I was going to say, as long as there is tax revenue to be had...
MP4VT2004 • 02/09/24 01:23 PM ET
Bingo, I was trying to get served at a bar & couldn't because bar tender
Stech • 02/08/24 07:31 PM ET
The problem is timing. My friend gets plays some seconds before I do. He
VTinSC • 02/08/24 12:36 PM ET
One issue with something like that...
The_VT_Rock • 02/08/24 10:07 AM ET
There will always be a delay
mrcaniac • 02/08/24 05:51 PM ET
So yesterday th multi platform is rebundling, today they go ala cart again!
Stech • 02/08/24 08:08 AM ET
Funny how "eye test" Herbie is now on board with the rest of us
HouClone • 02/08/24 07:28 PM ET
I think he is probably going to lose his job soon, for speaking out
Stech • 02/08/24 07:39 PM ET