In the battle of Google vs. Disney, one side has an arsenal that the other does not.

Disney has stars who can push its message to the masses. Via Matt Yoder of AwfulAnnouncing.com, Disney has been doing just that with ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith, Mike Greenberg, and Scott Van Pelt.

Each has taken to social media with nearly identical messages that push the company line: You could lose access to live sports, and you should visit KeepMyNetworks.com to learn more.

KeepMyNetworks.com has at the top of the page various options for complaining directly to YouTube about the outage. Next comes a link to other TV providers, following by predictable Disney talking points.

It’s a fine line for the involved celebrities. They have a clear self-interest in maximizing the audience that can consume th

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