Why Comcast should buy WWE
July 25, 2020
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July 25, 2020
Why Comcast should buy WWE
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Why Comcast should buy WWE
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<p>How should we read TV viewership declines in 2020? How low do viewer metrics have to be for it become a concern for WWE's TV partners like Fox and USA Network?</p><p><br /></p><p>Plus, Brandon Thurston lays out an argument for why the acquisition of WWE by Comcast (while unlikely) would be in the best interest of partners, shareholders, and fans.</p><p><br /></p><p>Referenced in this episode:</p><p><br /></p><p>Ad Age Remotely: WWE Chief Brand Officer on pivoting during the pandemic</p><p>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAgAyqBNHwg</p><p><br /></p><p>Vince McMahon's 1991 letter in The New York Times</p><p>https://www.nytimes.com/1991/07/14/sports/backtalk-world-wrestling-federation-answers-body-slams.html</p><p><br /></p><p>For more information, go to wrestlenomics.com</p><br /><br />Support this podcast at — <a href="https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donations" rel="payment">https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donations</a><br /><br />Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands">https://redcircle.com/brands</a>
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