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Key Facts
Type
Media Outlet
Sector
media
Industry
Not specified
Status
Draft
Country
United States
Headquarters
Bristol, Connecticut, United States
Founded
9/7/1979
Dissolved
Active
Website
Also Known As
Entertainment and Sports Programming Network
Tags
sportsbroadcastingcable televisiondigital media
Overall Confidence
95%
Internal Notes
No notes
Key Information
Leadership
No leadership added
Positions
No positions added
Media Type
Television
Ownership
The Walt Disney Company (80%) and Hearst Communications (20%) via ESPN Inc.
Audience Size
70,000,000
Political Leaning
Center
About
ESPN is an American basic cable sports broadcasting network and the flagship property of ESPN Inc., a joint venture owned 80% by The Walt Disney Company and 20% by Hearst Communications. Founded on September 7, 1979, by Bill Rasmussen, Scott Rasmussen, and Ed Eagan, it provides television, digital, and print coverage of professional and amateur sports.
Key Relationships
David J. Blitzer
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ESPN frequently reports on Blitzer's ownership stakes in the 76ers, Devils, and other teams, covering trades, venue operations, and league influence.
Since 2011