Major League Baseball Advanced Media: America's Pastime Goes Digital

In January 2010, Bob Bowman, chief executive officer of Major League Baseball Advanced Media -- MLB's digital arm -- is facing a number of decisions related to its 'app' for Apple's new iPad. What are the best name, price, and set of features for MLBAM's iPad app? The case describes what is often seen as one of the most successful paid-content businesses in sports and media. Provides in-depth information on MLBAM's four main sources of revenues, and relates those to the league's overall revenues. Describes the company's online and mobile offerings in considerable detail, and outlines the choices facing MLB's offering for Apple's iPad device, enabling a rich discussion of viable marketing strategies.