Vulture highlights how Dana Walden and Alan Bergman turned Disney streaming profitable in 2024 after years of losses. Strategic cost-cutting, price increases, and hits like Shōgun and Inside Out 2 fueled growth, alongside Hulu and ESPN+ integration. With a focus…

Alex Sherman reports that DirecTV has declined to pay a six-figure licensing fee to distribute Netflix’s Christmas Day NFL doubleheader, forcing bars, restaurants, and other establishments to rely on EverPass for access. EverPass, which also distributes NFL Sunday Ticket and…

A RotoGrinders survey reveals that 66% of NFL fans doubt Netflix’s ability to stream its exclusive Christmas Day games glitch-free, citing issues during the Tyson-Paul fight in November. Netflix assures readiness for the games, which feature the Chiefs vs. Steelers…

Awful Announcing shares bold sports media predictions for 2025, spotlighting ESPN’s Flagship streaming launch, Netflix’s likely expansion into sports talk and rights deals, and growing consolidation among media giants like Paramount and WBD. Experts predict streaming will dominate live sports,…

Awful Announcing highlights the top sports media stories to watch in 2025. Key developments include direct-to-consumer ESPN, the evolving role of RSNs, and the growing influence of the creator economy, with alt-casts and athlete-driven media gaining prominence.

Paul Pastor critiques how media companies are overly focused on short-term gains from long-form content strategies while neglecting the rapidly growing dominance of platforms like YouTube and TikTok. He warns this misstep could alienate younger audiences and miss long-term monetization…

Netflix is releasing a three-part docuseries on Mike Tyson, covering his rise, struggles, and redemption. The announcement follows Tyson's record-breaking fight with Jake Paul, which drew 108 million viewers, becoming Netflix’s most-streamed live event ever. The series bolsters Netflix’s expanding…

Netflix is rolling out a global marketing campaign for Squid Game Season 2, launching December 26, with brand partnerships including Burger King, Doritos, Duolingo, and Xbox. Merchandise collabs and Squid Game: The Experience further highlight the series' massive cultural impact,…

Netflix’s Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul boxing match drove 1.43 million new sign-ups within three days, marking the services “single largest acquisition moment,” per Antenna Data. With 108 million viewers, Netflix claims it was the “most-streamed sporting event in history.

MLS plans to make Season Pass on Apple TV+ more accessible in 2025 after poor 2024 viewership, including a 47% drop for the MLS Cup. Changes include integrating matches into pay TV guides, exploring wireless carrier partnerships, and introducing featured…