ESPN

A relentless focus on what's next and embracing emerging technology - rather than be disrupted by it - has defined every stage of ESPN's 40+-year trajectory. What was initially conceived as simply a means of providing Connecticut sports to Connecticut sports fans became an American business success story of the highest magnitude with reach on every continent around the globe. Today, 41 years later, it's hard to over-estimate the impact ESPN has had on the coverage of sports across all forms of media... After launching in September 1979, ESPN slowly gained relevance, acquired increasingly attractive programming and quickly established a reputation for innovation. In that first year, ESPN aired the early rounds of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament and the NFL Draft. There was also a concept new to TV: a studio show devoted completely to sports news and highlights, SportsCenter. It set the blueprint for the genre. Soon, the young upstart could stand shoulder-to-shoulder with its more..

Also known as: ESPN, Inc.

Primary location: Bristol United States