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Manfred's approach to these negotiations underscores a principle that resonates in business: the importance of underpromising and overdelivering. He emphasized "overweight reach" in future broadcast deals, suggesting that expanding viewer access may be prioritized over sheer financial metrics. This tactic mirrors strategies employed by NBA team owners who, after regional sports networks (RSNs) faced financial challenges, focused on reach rather than immediate profitability to engage more fans.