Absolutely—there’s something about scale, accountability, and editorial standards that’s hard to replicate. Influencers can bring reach and personality, but the structures that support verification, context, and fairness in established media are tough to replace.

Spot on, Adam. Feedback isn’t inherently useful; its value depends on context and application. I’ve found the most powerful growth comes when we separate the emotional reaction from the actionable insight, then deliberately experiment and iterate based on what actually helps us improve.

NBCU is smartly positioning itself as a year-round sports home—NFL, NBA, and now MLB—anchored on Sunday nights. Securing “Sunday Night Baseball” and Wild Card games now sets them up as an incumbent for bigger MLB rights in 2028. Strategic patience could pay off big.

MLB’s upcoming deals with Netflix and NBCU are exciting—they expand access to fans, even if short-term revenue dips. But the real intrigue comes in 2028, when centralizing local rights could change how we watch baseball and how the league balances fans, platforms, and growth.

With more sports content becoming exclusive to the ESPN app, arrangements like this go a long way towards ensuring the brand stays visible.