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Just installed Starlink 🛰️ - took less than 10 min, mostly unboxing. Dish placement isn't optimized yet (app shows exactly where to position for max performance). But check out my first speed test...absolutely amazing! 🤯
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Happy #NationalStreamingDay! Celebrate by getting the best streaming services in the 🌎. disneybundle.com
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The groundbreaking work we did on Mobile ESPN, including building a native app on a feature phone before there were “apps”, helped us get to the leadership position we enjoy today in mobile.
In 2006, ESPN released a branded flip phone (The ESPN Phone).
For $399, it offered 24/7 sports news and grainy video highlights.
In the first board meeting after Disney acquired Pixar,
Steve Jobs met the ESPN President and told him "Your phone is the dumbest fucking idea I ever heard."
That was the entire interaction and Jobs walked away.
Apple was working on the iPhone at the time and would release it a year later, so Jobs knew the future of mobile was a multi-touch "internet communicator".
Also, it was very risky for ESPN to self-brand a phone. Mobile video and internet connectivity was too nascent. When there was lag or choppy video, users blamed ESPN instead of the carriers.
Ultimately, the phone lasted less than a year and only sold 10k devices (vs. an estimated volume of >200k).
And Disney took a $135m loss on its mobile phone division for the year.
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20 years ago a small team of us reimagined how to visualize an NBA game using real-time data. Just found the source code on an old machine - still runs with our test data. The design and interface still feel beautiful and modern today! cc: @dannymav, @mikeindustries #Starwavers
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New Feature Alert🚨! ESPN BET now has LIVE STREAMING!! 150,000+ events at your fingertips while you bet. Proud of our team's incredible work! Watch and wager now: about.espnbet.com/
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7/ Please come work with us at @ESPN and @Disney. ESPN: es.pn/tech-jobs, Disney: disneycareers.com/en/career-… #dreamjob
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Come help us create the best sports products on earth. #ILookLikeAnEngineer es.pn/technology-jobs
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One of the great little moments of the year is ESPN’s annual holiday scroll...an on air credit of all who contributed to the company’s success. Here's to our world-class team — delivering across Disney Entertainment & ESPN all year round. Grateful for each name that scrolls by!
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Disney+ debuts on Apple Vision Pro today. Get ready to watch your favorite movies in stunning 3D, with personalized spatial audio, in the most amazing immersive environments. A huge thank you to our insanely creative team for bringing this product to life.
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BREAKING NEWS🚨: The Talented Mr. Roto (🐐) @MatthewBerryTMR will be returning to LeagueId=1 this season - the first fantasy football league ever created on ESPN League Manager (the greatest fantasy game platform on the planet).
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Happy 25th Birthday, ESPN.com! It's been the ride of a lifetime.
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I’ll take this bet, @darrenrovell.
Eighteen years ago, I remember being at ESPN when they unveiled the ESPN Phone. We knew four months in that it was going to fail.
Timeline for knowing about ESPNBet? One year.
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Google ranked ESPN as the fastest mobile website on the Forbes Most Valuable Brands list. Only happens because of the relentless focus and ingenuity of our product and engineering teams -- they're the best in the world. mediapost.com/publications/a…
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Hulu on Disney+ represents the most notable technical advancement of Disney+ since its launch, laying the groundwork for future innovations. It's the result of the hard work and ingenuity of our incredible Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology team - thank you and congrats!!
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Today, I close an extraordinary 21-year chapter with The Walt Disney Company. I’ve met some of my best friends at Disney, and it’s been an honor to work alongside the most brilliant and creative minds in the world. Thank you all for the unforgettable memories!
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44 years ago, ESPN didn't just go on the air - it imagined a new future for sports. From cable to web to streaming and beyond, technology has driven our journey. Today, we continue to connect fans globally, carrying forward a legacy of innovation. Here's to the future of sports!
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A really simple but cool visualization whipped up by our Advanced Technology Group yesterday. A picture is worth a thousand words ⚾️
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After nearly 100 years, we at The Walt Disney Company are still always asking: WHAT IF...? The world is a prism of endless possibilities and it was fun to share a glimpse of tomorrow's possibilities today at Apple's WWDC. #DISNEY100 #WWDC23
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A very cool, behind-the-scenes look at the NBA setup at Disney World, thanks to amazing production teams at the Wide World of Sports and @ESPN. #DisneyMagic #WholeNewGame
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Making magic happen! #DTCITechnology
The unsung heroes of the #NFLDraft tonight: ESPN's transmission department
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So proud to be part of one of the greatest technology organizations in the world. #DTCITechnology
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3/ Disney & ESPN solve challenging & complex problems, everyday. The experiences we create seem impossible before we make them real. #magic
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Today I’m joining @PENNEntertain as CTO! Got to know this world-class company while building ESPN BET together. Excited to stay connected to ESPN & even more energized to elevate experiences across PENN’s casinos & sports media assets. New chapter, same passion, big opportunity!
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I can’t wait for everyone to download @DisneyPlus tomorrow. There is soooo much to love, but if you’re a fellow @Marvel nerd, you’re going to lose your weekends watching all of the classic Marvel cartoons! #SpidermanAndHisAmazingFriends #SilverSurfer #DisneyPlus
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Tonight is the first of many exciting nights for UFC fans with the debut @UFC Fight Night on ESPN+. Made possible by the best technology, product, content, programming, marketing, production, and comms teams in the world! #ItsAboutTime #DTCI #ESPN #UFC
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Check out this very cool behind-the-scenes look at a special episode of Baymax Dreams, showcased at the @SundanceFest New Frontier! #DMEDTechnology & @DisneyTVA partnered to use interactive cloud streaming to bring it to life.
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Just wrapped an incredible leadership meeting at the beautiful L’Auberge Lake Charles (yes, pronounced LaBerge!). Leaving inspired, grateful, and proud to be part of PENN Entertainment!
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Excited to share the newest version of the @NatGeo app. It’s a major update - featuring iconic photography, immersive storytelling, and giving you access to the Magazine’s 100 year old historical archive. Download Now: nationalgeographic.app #DMEDTechnology #NatGeo
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Today was only my second day in the office over the past year. I miss this place! #DMEDTechnology #MagicFactory
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Great week at the Mothership! I’ve never seen the energy and excitement level higher, as we prepare to introduce @DisneyPlus to the US, Canada, and Netherlands. November 12th can’t come soon enough. #DisneyPlus #TheMandalorian #TheSimpsons #Marvel #ShotOniPhone
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Paul was such kind & generous man. He founded Starwave, a startup I worked at early in my career. I remember Paul’s brilliance in meetings, playing basketball at his home on Monday nights, and having the best times of my life while working there. I am numb hearing this. RIP Paul.
Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen has died of complications from non-Hodgkin lymphoma at the age of 65 on.wsj.com/2yBIQjq
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We’re just getting started.
ESPN’s direct-to-consumer streaming service, ESPN+, has surpassed one million subscribers on.wsj.com/2DgTS3q
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Howard’s interview with Robert O’Neill (Navy Seal that killed Bin Laden) is soooo good. God bless @mchooyah 🇺🇸 soundcloud.com/howardstern/r…
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ESPN has been a leader in AR since 1998, when we debuted the 1st & Ten. We're still innovating today. Come join us. es.pn/tech-jobs
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It’s kinda fun to invent the future! #TeamDisney #ToInfinityAndBeyond
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Fascinating business breakdown of Rolex, by my pal @benjaminclymer. As a watch enthusiast, this is one of the best podcasts I’ve ever listened to. It’s that good.
This was my favorite breakdown to host in a long time
@benjaminclymer knows Rolex like few others
Some wild facts:
- it’s run by a non-profit (!)
- it’s totally vertically integrated (including a foundry)
- it pioneered wrist watches
So fun. Enjoy!
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So proud of our team! The attention to every detail of the ESPN App experience shines through, and the quality and presentation of our content are second-to-none. The results speak for themselves. Best team in the business, hands down.
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In May 2023 the ESPN App was the #1 sports app w/6X the users of our nearest competitor. And the ESPN Fantasy app was #1 in Fantasy & Betting.
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Hello, 🇺🇸 🇨🇦 🇳🇱!
.@DisneyPlus, the highly anticipated streaming service from The Walt Disney Company, is now live in the U.S., Canada and the Netherlands: bit.ly/2X9x5fX
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Details matter...and the new @ESPN app is full of so many nice ones. Awesome work by our Technology and Product teams!
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Awesome new program that will inspire high school girls for future careers in computer science. #TeamDisney thewaltdisneycompany.com/the…
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MLB on @ESPN will be showcasing some very cool technology this year -- near-realtime graphics visualizing game analysis and insights, developed by our incomparable Product Engineering team. #DTCITechnology #OpeningDay
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Indy’s new adventure is finaly here! Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny is streaming on @DisneyPlus starting today. It’s an incredible film…but also enjoy all of the stunning art. 🤠🐍
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ESPN The Magazine was started by a pioneering team, at just the right time in ESPN’s history. But as they say...all good things must come to an end. Can’t wait to see this team break new ground as they continue creating content for all ESPN platforms. #RIPESPNTheMagazine
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Stopped by the office today for the first time in 3 months. It was so good to be back but also very strange to see it completely empty. Really miss the energy and vibrancy of our office - especially this time of year.
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Check out our new MLB GameCast via the ESPN App or ESPN.com. There are so many details to love in this release. Enjoy ⚾️
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The @ESPN App, on all platforms, is the absolute best way to watch College Football. But our MultiCast feature on AppleTV really is like magic - seamless audio switching and pristine video quality...all while watching up to 4 games at once. #GoUNC #BeatClemson #GoGamecocks
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Marvel mastermind #KevinFeige is a genius. #AvengersEndgame is an extraordinary achievement in filmmaking and a perfect ending to the current era MCU. Congrats to @MarvelStudios and everyone at @DisneyStudios who worked so hard creating the #1 BOX OFFICE FILM OPENING OF ALL-TIME.
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Masterclass on screenwriting AND Twitter threads. Must Read.
Ted Lasso’s Season 2 starts tomorrow.
If you want a masterclass in character writing, re-watch the Pilot episode. My Hollywood screenwriter buddy did a frame-by-frame breakdown for me.
The show’s writers make us love Lasso…and it only takes 157 seconds.
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How cool is this?! Your bets, right in the ESPN App home feed. Link 🔗 your ESPN BET and ESPN accounts to unlock this seamless integration (Settings -> ESPN BET Account Link). Tracking your bets has never been easier.
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It’s a privilege to work at this amazing company. #Disney100
Today I want to share this video, which celebrates the @WaltDisneyCo's 100 year milestone. We are enormously grateful to our storytellers, our cast members and our fans. Thank you and enjoy. #Disney100
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Happy Birthday to one of my best friends, Anthony Mormile! I think about and miss you everyday, Big Man!!! Gone way too soon but touched the lives of so many.
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25 years ago, Starwave was acquired by Disney…transforming my career in the most incredible way. The work environment, culture, and people were the best in the world. The impact it had on my life is immeasurable. Grateful for all of the amazing memories. wired.com/1998/04/disney-buy…
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We launched Disney+ in Singapore this week. On the eve of the launch our Marketing Team put together the most incredible light projection show I've ever seen. Truly spectacular product launch in one of the world's most specatular locations. #DisneyPlusSG
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Fantastic oppty for an experienced software engineer & product builder to lead ESPN's Android team. DM if interested es.pn/dir-mobile-software
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This is so cool…we just launched One-Click Multicast on the ESPN App (AppleTV & Xbox). Curated event feeds, delivered in pristine quality with seamless audio switching. Get ready to enjoy it for the PGA TOUR, US Open tennis, College Football!
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Lighting up @ESPN Plaza - ready for ESPN’s Tournament Challenge Marathon presented by @Reeses, starting tonight through Friday - across all ESPN shows and platforms. All brackets. All the time. Fill out your 🏀 bracket here: espn.com/bracket #SelectionSunday
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John Zehr took a chance on me as a young engineer. So much of how I lead & manage today I learned from him. He shaped today’s digital sports experience - real-time scores, 1st live fantasy draft, speed as a feature, app-based experiences before apps…and more. Miss you, ZippyZ!!!
Yes @reshmanuel the late John Zehr was a visionary. With other ex-Starwavers like @aaron, @GeoffReiss Tom Phillips & Mike Slade he helped define the digital sports experience
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Finally got to experience Rise of the Resistance. I left speechless. Walt once said: “It’s kind of fun to do the impossible.” Not only did our Imagineers do the impossible, they re-set the bar on the seamless integration of technology, imagination, & storytelling. Best ride ever.
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