ESPN To Launch 'Ultimate Sports Destination' Streaming App In Fall: Why Analyst Says Disney Can 'Have A Direct Relationship With Their Viewers'
1. ESPN launches direct-to-consumer streaming platform at $29.99/month. 2. Subscribers access 47,000 live events and ESPN's linear networks. 3. Analyst predicts two million ESPN DTC subscribers by end of 2025. 4. ESPN app aims to shift viewers from traditional cable providers. 5. Success hinges on user engagement with the app, not just subscriber numbers.