The RSN math equation no longer works. Cable/sat. cos. more judicious about channel lineups given RSN/per sub high cost. Factor in new, cost-conscious alts in DTC/OTT services & shrinking sub base in trad. bundles. Less distro = less viewership = less ad rev. https://twitter.com/martyconway/status/1352855713748553728

RSNs continue to dramatically cut resources—staff + content.

It’s tough to see the people part. Trust me.

These decisions ultimately impact finished product. Less storytelling staff = less content = less audience.

When RSNs cut their staple round table debate shows of local sportswriters/reporters, it’s a clear sign.

Same w/ less pre-/post-game shows.

Reminds me of truth teller David Stern: "We're enabling fans to watch us less." You can slice the salami so much & then it's inedible."

Viewing behaviors have changed.

We see everything as on-demand now. It’s instant gratification of content. This is why SVOD (Netflix, Prime, Disney+, etc) soaring in subs/time spent.

Media world/attention economy fragmented in screens: linear TV, streaming, social, gaming.