ESPN has announced some upcoming changes for the network today, including informing employees that 100 on-air talent positions will be cut as the company refocuses its content strategy. It also announced new features coming for the ESPN apps today, which is available to iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV users as well as on other platforms.
As part of the restructuring of on-air talent— ESPN hasn’t yet announced specific talent that will be staying and going— the company shared its “content evolution strategy” for moving forward. Using SportsCenter as an example of its focus, the company said it plans for “more digital-only content socially” and easy access from any screen through its various apps.
As for new app features coming to the various ESPN mobile and TV apps, the company said today that it has “more live news video and enhanced video and audio streaming” on the way.
Earlier this month ESPN launched a rebranded Apple TV app, dropped the WatchESPN brand and introduced a refreshed design and new live stream and on-demand content features.
