Trump Controversy Adds to ESPN's Challenges

The transcript discusses ESPN's challenges, including subscriber loss due to cord-cutting and competition from social media for sports highlights. It also covers a controversy affecting ESPN's business, with a hashtag calling for a boycott. Despite these issues, ESPN is making strategic changes, such as altering its lineup and talent, to adapt to the evolving media landscape.

What is one of the main reasons ESPN is losing subscribers?

• Poor quality of sports coverage

• Lack of popular sports events

• Cord-cutting and shift to non-sports TV services

• Increased sports rights costs

How has social media affected ESPN's flagship show, Sports Center?

• Decreased its ratings

• Increased its viewership

• Had no impact

• Made it more popular

What was the public's reaction to the recent controversy involving ESPN?

• A hashtag campaign to boycott ESPN

• Increased subscriptions

• Support from advertisers

• No significant reaction

What changes has ESPN made to address its challenges?

• Increased sports rights spending

• Introduced new talent and changed lineup

• Reduced sports coverage

• Stopped broadcasting live events

Who are the new talents introduced by ESPN as part of their adaptation strategy?

• Jemele Hill and Michael Smith

• Tom Brady and Peyton Manning

• Michael Jordan and LeBron James

• Serena Williams and Roger Federer