David Ellison pays up; a new direction for games in Detroit; and CAA Sports’ top broadcasting agents give a lay of the land

About this episode

This episode discusses the implications of a major media bid and the future of local sports broadcasting in Detroit.

On this week's pod, host and SBJ media reporter Austin Karp discusses the implications of David Ellison and Paramount Skydance winning a bid for Warner Bros. Discovery. Also, what the Red Wings and Tigers are doing for local games in Motown and what Unrivaled needs to accomplish in Season 3. Plus, CAA Sports’ Matt Kramer and Tom Young dish on what they look to accomplish for their broadcasting clients, and what trends they’re following for talent in 2026.

People in this episode

Host: Austin Karp

Guests: Matt Kramer, Tom Young

Topics covered

• sports broadcasting
• local games
• media implications
• talent trends
• CAA Sports
• Detroit sports

Keywords

• David Ellison
• Paramount Skydance
• Warner Bros. Discovery
• Red Wings
• Tigers
• CAA Sports
• broadcasting agents
• talent trends
• Unrivaled
• Detroit sports

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Paramount Skydance, Warner Bros. Discovery, Red Wings, Tigers, Unrivaled, CAA Sports

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