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re: ESPN Layoffs Today: "Around 50 names you will recognize"
Posted on 4/26/17 at 8:08 am to bwallcubfan
Posted on 4/26/17 at 8:08 am to bwallcubfan
I guess i interpreted it wrong.
Posted on 4/26/17 at 8:10 am to GEAUXmedic
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"People who like sports hate civil rights" an ESPN Insider writer perfectly sums
What a douche. These assholes are clueless
Posted on 4/26/17 at 8:16 am to Choot em Tiger
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I'm sure they can all get jobs at CNN or fox news because all they do is try to push their political agenda instead of covering sports anyway.
The two pushing the Fox agenda were fired long ago.
Posted on 4/26/17 at 8:18 am to Choupique19
The email Skipper sent out said:
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ESPN has been actively engaged throughout its history in navigating changes in technology and fan behavior in order to continue to deliver quality, breakthrough content. Today, we are again focused on a strategic vision that will propel our vast array of networks and services forward.
A necessary component of managing change involves constantly evaluating how we best utilize all of our resources, and that sometimes involves difficult decisions. Our content strategy – primarily illustrated in recent months by melding distinct, personality-driven SportsCenter TV editions and digital-only efforts with our biggest sub-brand – still needs to go further, faster…and as always, must be efficient and nimble. Dynamic change demands an increased focus on versatility and value, and as a result, we have been engaged in the challenging process of determining the talent—anchors, analysts, reporters, writers and those who handle play-by-play—necessary to meet those demands. We will implement changes in our talent lineup this week. A limited number of other positions will also be affected and a handful of new jobs will be posted to fill various needs.
These decisions impact talented people who have done great work for our company. I would like to thank all of them for their efforts and their many contributions to ESPN.
Our objective in all we do is to best serve fans and their changing consumption habits while still maintaining an unparalleled and diverse talent roster that resonates with fans across all our platforms. We will continue to foster creativity and investment in the products and resources necessary to embrace the opportunities that lie ahead.
Thank you as always for your continuing dedication to our work.
This post was edited on 4/26/17 at 8:26 am
Posted on 4/26/17 at 8:24 am to GEAUXmedic
It will be interesting to see just who gets laid off, the reasons behind it, and those who remain employed & the reasons behind that. I doubt that salary requirements will have anything to do with it. Does the race card come into play, one way or another?
Posted on 4/26/17 at 8:26 am to GEAUXmedic
At the rate they've been going, they'll lay off the remaining decent sportscasters and double down on pushing their politics.
Posted on 4/26/17 at 8:27 am to GEAUXmedic
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The guy who tweeted it wrote the book "Those Guys Have All the Fun: Inside the World of ESPN" and has a ton of connections in the company.
I meant that there will be 50 names I recognize. Not sure I would recognize 50 names from ESPN overall
Posted on 4/26/17 at 8:27 am to Keltic Tiger
ESPN PR on the matter:
Tied to the news ESPN President John Skipper shared with ESPN employees this morning, we first wanted to thank our colleagues for their collective contributions.
It is important to us to provide some additional context on how our content is evolving. In short, given how fans’ habits are changing, our focus continues to be providing high-quality, distinctive content at any minute of the day on any screen. For instance:
-Perhaps the most noted example of this strategy is our recent approach to our flagship program, SportsCenter. SportsCenter with Scott Van Pelt, the launch of SC6 with Michael Smith and Jemele Hill, and the debut of more digital-only content socially and on our App means SportsCenter in its many forms is easily accessible, informative and primed with personality.
-Our evolving ESPN App is the best mobile destination for sports fans and has been bolstered by the recent launch of home screen video and increased personalization. On the horizon is more live news video and enhanced video and audio streaming.
-There are numerous examples this year of ESPN’s multi-screen approach around big events, ranging from the College Football Playoff Championship Megacast, the NBA Sidecast, the Tournament Challenge and Fantasy Football Marathons, and the Women’s Final Four. And at the start of NFL free agency, ESPN3’s show featured “Schefter Cam” while ESPN.com and the App were providing extensive clips featuring our NFL reporters and analysts, and ESPN2 wrapped it up with a comprehensive show.
-And on the immediate horizon, three days of NFL Draft TV coverage will be complemented with even more online (which can be personalized to match a fan’s favorite team), the cover package of ESPN The Magazine, Mike & Mike and First Take on location, behind-the-scenes coverage on Instagram Stories and more. In May, two of our biggest journalism brands — Outside the Lines and E:60— will relaunch with an emphasis on increased collaboration and a larger presence digitally, socially and across all our screens.
-All this in addition to the extensive coverage this spring of NBA Playoffs, Major League Baseball, Indy 500, the men’s and women’s College World Series, and more.
Our goal continues to be to maximize our unparalleled scale in every medium with storytelling that stands out and makes a difference. We are well-equipped to thrive going forward by embracing these themes.
Tied to the news ESPN President John Skipper shared with ESPN employees this morning, we first wanted to thank our colleagues for their collective contributions.
It is important to us to provide some additional context on how our content is evolving. In short, given how fans’ habits are changing, our focus continues to be providing high-quality, distinctive content at any minute of the day on any screen. For instance:
-Perhaps the most noted example of this strategy is our recent approach to our flagship program, SportsCenter. SportsCenter with Scott Van Pelt, the launch of SC6 with Michael Smith and Jemele Hill, and the debut of more digital-only content socially and on our App means SportsCenter in its many forms is easily accessible, informative and primed with personality.
-Our evolving ESPN App is the best mobile destination for sports fans and has been bolstered by the recent launch of home screen video and increased personalization. On the horizon is more live news video and enhanced video and audio streaming.
-There are numerous examples this year of ESPN’s multi-screen approach around big events, ranging from the College Football Playoff Championship Megacast, the NBA Sidecast, the Tournament Challenge and Fantasy Football Marathons, and the Women’s Final Four. And at the start of NFL free agency, ESPN3’s show featured “Schefter Cam” while ESPN.com and the App were providing extensive clips featuring our NFL reporters and analysts, and ESPN2 wrapped it up with a comprehensive show.
-And on the immediate horizon, three days of NFL Draft TV coverage will be complemented with even more online (which can be personalized to match a fan’s favorite team), the cover package of ESPN The Magazine, Mike & Mike and First Take on location, behind-the-scenes coverage on Instagram Stories and more. In May, two of our biggest journalism brands — Outside the Lines and E:60— will relaunch with an emphasis on increased collaboration and a larger presence digitally, socially and across all our screens.
-All this in addition to the extensive coverage this spring of NBA Playoffs, Major League Baseball, Indy 500, the men’s and women’s College World Series, and more.
Our goal continues to be to maximize our unparalleled scale in every medium with storytelling that stands out and makes a difference. We are well-equipped to thrive going forward by embracing these themes.
Posted on 4/26/17 at 8:33 am to GEAUXmedic
Good. They should go back to their programming they had in the 80's. Just sports center, sports, and more sports. Take their soap boxes away so the race baiters don't have a platform anymore.
Posted on 4/26/17 at 8:34 am to uptownsage
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Good. They should go back to their programming they had in the 80's. Just sports center, sports, and more sports. Take their soap boxes away so the race baiters don't have a platform anymore.
Simple, and perfect for digital.
Posted on 4/26/17 at 8:34 am to uptownsage
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They should go back to their programming they had in the 80's
lol
Posted on 4/26/17 at 8:36 am to bwallcubfan
First announced layoff:
@Edwerderespn
After 17 years reporting on #NFL, I've been informed that I'm being laid off by ESPN effective immediately. I have no plans to retire
@Edwerderespn
After 17 years reporting on #NFL, I've been informed that I'm being laid off by ESPN effective immediately. I have no plans to retire
Posted on 4/26/17 at 8:38 am to GEAUXmedic
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First announced layoff:
@Edwerderespn
After 17 years reporting on #NFL, I've been informed that I'm being laid off by ESPN effective immediately. I have no plans to retire
Oh boy. They should do a show announcing these. Would be the highest ratings maybe ever
Posted on 4/26/17 at 8:40 am to Sammobile
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No matter the politics, it sucks to see people getting laid off.
Yeah it is kind of crappy for TD posters to be happy about people losing their jobs.
Posted on 4/26/17 at 8:41 am to 504Voodoo
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Yeah it is kind of crappy for TD posters to be happy about people losing their jobs.
Misery loves company I suppose.
Posted on 4/26/17 at 8:41 am to 504Voodoo
Ironic with all the oil field baws on this site.
Posted on 4/26/17 at 8:41 am to 504Voodoo
Not happy about Ed losing his. Some others I will have no problem enjoying though
Posted on 4/26/17 at 8:42 am to More beer please
Ed's dog is dying too. frick ESPN.
Posted on 4/26/17 at 8:42 am to GEAUXmedic
Ed will be with the NFL network within a week or 2
Posted on 4/26/17 at 8:43 am to TH03
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Ironic with all the oil field baws on this site.
Never understood how TV talking heads discussing games can make grown men so angry.
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