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Dave Portnoy Is Out. Who Controls the Access?
Dave Portnoy and Barstool Sports are reportedly out at Fox’s Big Noon Kickoff.
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Attention and Access Are Two Different Currencies
Attention and access are two different currencies.
Dave Portnoy has provided more detail about why he says he was removed from Fox’s Big Noon Kickoff.
Portnoy told Front Office Sports that Ohio State had objected to his involvement from the beginning and claims the situation eventually reached the point where Ohio State essentially told Fox it wouldn’t cooperate if he was there.
Whether you agree with Portnoy or Ohio State isn’t the part I’m most interested in.
Look at the power structure.
Creators control audiences.
Media companies control distribution.
Teams and leagues control access.
Sports media is changing quickly, and we’re going to see those interests collide more and more.
Who actually has the leverage?
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