CBS Sports Chairman Sean McManus expects to step down from his post in April of 2024, and will be replaced by David Berson, the president of the unit. McManus will wind up a tenure that had him overseeing some of the most prized sports properties in TV, as well as CBS News for a brief period.<\/p>\n
“Leading CBS Sports has been an honor and I have been so fortunate to work with the most talented team in sports media, along with our incredible partners, for nearly three decades. It has been a fantastic run and the thrill of a lifetime,” said McManus, in a statement. “I am pleased to leave CBS Sports in an even stronger place than when I arrived, knowing that all of our marquee properties are locked up through this decade and beyond.”<\/p>\n
McManus departs as traditional media companies are navigating new pressures when it comes to maintaining their sports rights. The NFL, NBA, MLB and NHL are on the hunt for new digital extensions that will help them reach younger consumers. At the same time, the leagues crave the big audiences that flock to traditional sports broadcasts. And they all continue to seek top dollar for their properties as sports prove to be one of the few formats that can gather a large simultaneous viewing audience. NBCUniversal last week named Rick Cordella, an executive with extensive digital experience, to lead NBC Sports.<\/p>\n
More to come…<\/p>\n