Eric Jackson
Yahoo Sports
Toronto, ON, Canada
Contact Eric
Discover and connect with journalists and influencers around the world, save time on email research, monitor the news, and more.
| Recent: |
|
| Past: |
|
Past articles by Eric:
Surging Atlanta Hawks Tap Excel for Jersey Patch Sponsor Search
The Atlanta Hawks are searching for their first NBA championship in 65 years. They’re also looking for a new jersey patch sponsor. The Hawks have hired Excel Sports Management Properties division to secure the next jersey patch partner as the team looks to build on recent successes on and off the court. The team’s […] → Read More
Why the FTC Should Block Facebook's Acquisition Of Instagram
Buying Instagram with a lot of stock is a great way for Facebook to eliminate a key future rival. It's anti-competitive and the FTC should block it. → Read More
For Disney stock to soar, it has to convince Wall Street it's actually a service
Disney has the opportunity to quickly reshape its perception on Wall Street — and see its stock soar in the next few years. → Read More
Why Hollywood hates stars and only wants superheroes
Eric Jackson talks to Ben Fritz about how Hollywood is reshaping itself to compete against Netflix, and which studios are best positioned to compete. → Read More
Why one investor is hot on Take Two, the company behind Grand Theft Auto
There has been such a sharp pullback in recent weeks that Take Two now looks particularly attractive, investor Eric Jackson says. → Read More
A start-up found a smart way to build a sports media brand: High school basketball
Start-up Overtime found that you don't need to lay out a ton of money up front to build a sports media brand, said Eric Jackson. → Read More
How the next three weeks could shape the fate of Disney
March 16 will be about 90 days since ESPN President John Skipper stepped down. It's a date that could hold a key to Disney's future, said Eric Jackson. → Read More
Eight ways that Netflix is still under-appreciated
Netflix's long-term potential is probably still underappreciated, said Eric Jackson. → Read More
The media, and market, should stop ignoring Sony's stock
The company hasn't gotten the attention its tech rivals have in recent years, but that should change, said Eric Jackson. → Read More
Ex-PayPal executive David Sacks explains how his new company will change crypto trading
The former PayPal COO and Yammer CEO talks to Eric Jackson about his new venture fund and cryptocurrency start-up. → Read More
How blockchain technology will reduce trade friction for everything from real estate to fine art
University of Oregon professor Stephen McKeon explains how blockchain could reduce trade friction in markets from commercial real estate to art. → Read More
Forget Zucker; Disney's James Pitaro has the best shot to be the next ESPN president
Who's going to replace John Skipper at ESPN? The signs are pointing to an internal candidate, says Eric Jackson. → Read More
Yahoo co-founder Jerry Yang says Apple is the most successful US company in China
In a podcast with venture firm GGV, Yang gave a wide-ranging interview about the Chinese tech scene. → Read More
Steve Ballmer deserves his due as a great CEO
Steve Ballmer set Microsoft on the trajectory that has allowed its share price to triple under his replacement, Satya Nadella, argues Eric Jackson. → Read More
People are saying Apple should buy Netflix. Forget it. It's too late
There's been a lot of talk about Apple possibly buying Netflix. Forget it. There's no chance this will happen now, says Eric Jackson. → Read More
Entertainment Stocks: What Will 2018 Bring?
What will 2018 bring for entertainment stocks? The key buzz phrase you’ll hear for all these companies is “global scale.” Here are some predictions: Disney 2017 Closing Price %: $107.51 change vs. 2016: 3. → Read More
The Vice Media scandal could impact who succeeds Bob Iger at Disney
Last week Kevin Mayer looked like the favorite to become the new head of ESPN, said Eric Jackson. This week? Not quite as much. → Read More
Nine big tech and media predictions for 2018
It's been a wild year for tech and media. Here are Eric Jackson's tech and media predictions for 2018. → Read More
Nine big tech and media predictions for 2018
It's been a wild year for tech and media. Here are Eric Jackson's tech and media predictions for 2018. → Read More
Here's who's most likely to succeed John Skipper at ESPN
When John Skipper said Monday that he would resign as President of ESPN, speculation about his replacement began almost immediately. → Read More