Tag Archives: Bill Simmons
Spotify is buying The Ringer to boost its sports coverage
And there we go. Just an hour after it posted its latest financial results, Spotify has announced that it's buying The Ringer. Bill Simmons' sports and entertainment venture will offer up its podcast catalog, website and staffers, as well as its 100-...
Spotify may be in talks to buy culture outlet The Ringer
Spotify might be making one of its biggest moves yet in its bid to conquer the podcasting world. Wall Street Journal sources say the streaming company is in "early" talks to acquire The Ringer, the sports- and pop culture-oriented outlet founded by...
Bill Simmons Joins HBO After Being Dumped by ESPN
Bill Simmons finds a new home after being dumped by ESPN.The prolific sportswriter has signed a multiyear deal with HBO which will include a weekly series starting in 2016 as well as development of...