Anne Sweeney is the longtime co-chair of Disney Media Networks and president of Disney-ABC Television Group.

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Sweeney said in a statement that the use of new technologies was of "paramount importance" to the growth of the Disney Media Networks Group.

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"Delivering ESPN3 to Optimum Online customers extends our mission to serve sports fans with thousands of live events, most of which are exclusive to the multi-screen sports network, " said Justin Connolly, Senior Vice President, National Accounts, Disney and ESPN Media Networks.

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