Discussion Topic: Module 7 Discussion 1 - Monetizing Sports Media

Module 7: Discussion 1 - Monetizing Sports Media Name Institution Course and Code Professor Date Module 7: Discussion 1 - Monetizing Sports Media Tell us how you consume sports? I mostly use television as my consumption method of sports; I watch ESPN or ESPN2 during the week. These media will provide me with live matches, commentary, and highlighter programs. Watching on Sundays is confined to national broadcasting stations like NBC and ABC that cover big games. Moreover, I now access more recent streaming websites such as Prime Video and Peacock. The necessity of these digital services has risen since additional leagues and networks are moving exclusive games to streaming (Hutchins et al., 2019). I like to watch sports, and this tendency indicates that sport consumption is turning into a hybrid of both television and the internet. How do you watch live events? I used to visit the live games physically, and it made me have the enthusiasm and the adrenaline rush of the stadiums. However, as I started the course and started having academic tasks, I mostly watch live events on TV. The change aligns with Rohrer (2024) concept, which illustrates the convenience and access of televised sports, particularly when official sports are hard to attend within time or travel. How do you get your sports news? I get nearly all my sporting news through television programs. The primary sources that I will use include ESPN SportsCenter, NBA Today, and Pardon the Interruption (PTI) since I get prompt updates, deeper analysis, and coverage of significant stories. I also read the local news by the sports analyst of WBBJ, Zach Jones. Such programs keep me po...