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re: How is Stephen A valuable for ESPN?
Posted on 7/21/26 at 9:14 pm to YoungSteele830
Posted on 7/21/26 at 9:14 pm to YoungSteele830
ESPN should only be doing live sports and stuff like Gameday.
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Posted on 7/21/26 at 11:10 pm to VADawg
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I've always thought this response was dumb. How does talking about someone on a message board create value around that person?
Know what is worst than disliking someone in media? Not caring at all. Ole boy cares about Stephen taking about Stephen indicates many people out there listen to Stephen… and listen to the commercials
This post was edited on 7/21/26 at 11:12 pm
Posted on 7/22/26 at 5:09 am to danilo
I'm still going to need all these folks saying "because it gets clicks" "because you're talking about him" "because of social media" explain how any of that results in increased revenue. They're hemoragging money because no one watches outside of the games. No eyeballs equals no revenue from ad dollars. Please explain to us all why ESPN is losing money if talking about their hosts on message boards and on twitter generates revenue for their bottom line.
Because right now they're having mass layoffs and revenue is reportedly down 45%.
Because right now they're having mass layoffs and revenue is reportedly down 45%.
Posted on 7/22/26 at 6:44 am to ForeverGator
Agree with game day with that try hard
Posted on 7/22/26 at 6:51 am to ForeverGator
quote:Maybe I'm not their target demographic, but I don't watch it anymore. It is a complete clown show and Pat is a big reason why.
Lol. Pat is awful. College Gameday is barely watchable anymore.
Posted on 7/22/26 at 7:04 am to VADawg
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I've always thought this response was dumb. How does talking about someone on a message board create value around that person?
The internet is connected. Talking about him in one place drives engagement in another.
Think about how many people claim they don’t watch his ESPN shows. Most of them aren’t lying but what they are doing is clicking on a YouTube clip of him saying something that’s being discussed on a message board or twitter.
And there are dozens of clips of him posted everyday either by ESPN or his own channels that get hundreds of thousands or millions of views a piece. Everyday.
So, yes, every time a thread is started about him, someone is likely to go click on his content, whether it’s rage bait, fact checking to win an argument or just curiosity, it all validates his value to ESPN.
This post was edited on 7/22/26 at 7:33 am
Posted on 7/22/26 at 4:20 pm to Dadren
So now explain how that generates meaningful revenue for ESPN.
Posted on 7/22/26 at 9:31 pm to coolpapaboze
quote:Pat & Rece Davis are shite show material.
don't watch it anymore. It is a complete clown show and Pat is a big reason why.
Posted on 7/23/26 at 4:58 am to UKWildcats
Still waiting.
Posted on 7/23/26 at 6:45 am to UKWildcats
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So now explain how that generates meaningful revenue for ESPN.
Ads associated with the content that they post? Their entire business model is based on ad revenue, the more eyes on their content the more they can sell ad space for.
Posted on 7/23/26 at 6:50 am to UKWildcats
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I'm still going to need all these folks saying "because it gets clicks" "because you're talking about him" "because of social media" explain how any of that results in increased revenue
Attention and engagement directly fuel digital business models.
Online creators, public figures, and media outlets convert clicks and social media discussion into cash through four distinct mechanisms.
1. Direct Ad Monetization
Impression Payouts: Platforms pay creators based on views. Higher view counts yield larger payouts.
Ad Revenue Scales: More clicks mean more video or page views. This directly increases ad impressions.
Premium Ad Space: High engagement rates attract premium advertisers. Brands pay more for highly visible placements.
2. Algorithmic Amplification
Retention Tracking: Social algorithms reward high watch time. Controversial or trending topics keep users hooked.
Feedback Loops: High engagement triggers systemic promotion. The platform pushes content to wider audiences automatically.
Audience Acquisition: Algorithmic boosts lower user acquisition costs. This creates a larger base for future monetization.
3. Sponsorship and Affiliate Revenue
Brand Sponsorships: Companies sponsor individuals who command massive attention. Higher reach commands larger sponsorship fees.
Affiliate Commissions: Driving high traffic volume increases conversion opportunities. Creators earn percentages on tracked product sales.
Data Leverage: Large follower counts provide valuable audience metrics. Creators leverage this data to negotiate lucrative contracts.
4. Subscriptions (doesnt really apply to stephen A)
This post was edited on 7/23/26 at 6:51 am
Posted on 7/23/26 at 7:00 am to Dadren
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The internet is connected. Talking about him in one place drives engagement in another.
Think about how many people claim they don’t watch his ESPN shows. Most of them aren’t lying but what they are doing is clicking on a YouTube clip of him saying something that’s being discussed on a message board or twitter.
And there are dozens of clips of him posted everyday either by ESPN or his own channels that get hundreds of thousands or millions of views a piece. Everyday.
So, yes, every time a thread is started about him, someone is likely to go click on his content, whether it’s rage bait, fact checking to win an argument or just curiosity, it all validates his value to ESPN.
I think this explains it perfectly. it's not because he's black....they have let lot's of black on air personalities go there.
I think the same thing applies to Macafee. Kendrick Perkins also keeps getting moved up the ladder and he is an embarrassment for different reasons....I guess people clicking on to laugh at and make fun of has value too?
Posted on 7/23/26 at 7:41 am to YoungSteele830
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How is Stephen A valuable for ESPN?
When a sporting event is not on, nothing keeps ESPN on at your local sports bar like village idiot, Stephen A.
Posted on 7/23/26 at 8:43 am to UKWildcats
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I'm still going to need all these folks saying "because it gets clicks" "because you're talking about him" "because of social media" explain how any of that results in increased revenue.
Ads.
Posted on 7/23/26 at 2:19 pm to sgallo3
quote:OK...so try answering the actual question.
Attention and engagement directly fuel digital business models.....
Your AI copy and paste refers to how companies monetize clicks and YouTube video views etc.
People watching Stephen A clips from random accounts on X doesn't generate revenue for ESPN.
Still waiting on someone to actually explain how ESPN makes money because people are aware that Stephen A exists and said something.
If no one actually tunes into ESPN to watch, none of that matters. And since ESPN is gutting their staff, their ratings are clearly in the shitter.
Posted on 7/23/26 at 2:21 pm to YoungSteele830
You just started a thread about him....
Posted on 7/23/26 at 2:53 pm to SmoothBox
quote:ESPN isn't getting enough revenue to balance their budget off of ads from online clicks.
Ads
The overwhelming majority of the awareness of these clickbait videos being circulated online come from random internet users such as yourself sharing them.
Please explain how ESPN sees one penny from that.
Because they don't.
Posted on 7/23/26 at 3:19 pm to YoungSteele830
He isn’t, he’s an obsolescent asset.
Posted on 7/23/26 at 7:39 pm to YoungSteele830
You just answered your own question.
Posted on 7/24/26 at 8:21 am to UKWildcats
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So now explain how that generates meaningful revenue for ESPN.
Well, that wasn’t the question I was answering. The question I answered was why Stephen A is valuable to ESPN.
Revenue isn’t not the only valuable thing to a for-profit enterprise. There are also balance sheet items, like goodwill. Here’s the GAAP definition of goodwill:
Goodwill is an intangible asset created when a company acquires another company for more than the fair value of its net assets. It represents non-physical assets such as brand reputation, customer relationships, and intellectual property. Goodwill is not amortized but must be tested annually for impairment.
Personalities who get clicks and eyeballs factor into this pretty heavily, particularly for a media/content company like Disney.
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