The NBA is launching an initiative to embed direct game streaming links within partners’ digital platforms to address viewer frustration with fragmented media rights. By integrating links in apps like DoorDash or social media platforms, fans will have more intuitive…
The Drum reports that Disney’s deal to bring TelevisaUnivision networks to Hulu + Live TV—and bundle Disney+ with ViX in Mexico—is more than a content expansion. It’s a strategic pivot toward the $3.6 trillion Hispanic market, which now makes up…
Disney and TelevisaUnivision have struck a cross-border content deal that enhances both companies' streaming and live TV offerings. In the U.S., Hulu + Live TV adds Univision’s suite of Spanish-language networks, while in Mexico, Disney+ will bundle with ViX. The…
NBCUniversal has submitted a bid to acquire Major League Baseball broadcast rights previously held by ESPN, covering both regular-season and postseason games. The offer is reportedly at a lower rate than ESPN's $550 million annual deal, which ends after the…
Optimum has partnered with Bango to launch a white-labeled subscription management platform using Bango's Digital Vending Machine. The platform allows Optimum customers to manage, start, and stop streaming subscriptions like Disney Plus and Hulu, with more services to be added…
Netflix has struck an exclusive deal for Sesame Street but is opting for non-exclusive distribution, allowing new episodes to air on PBS the same day. The move bucks the industry trend of hoarding IP, positioning Netflix as a champion of…
Netflix has officially broken ground on a $1 billion production facility at Fort Monmouth, New Jersey, marking its largest East Coast expansion and a major win for the state’s media ambitions. Fueled by some of the most aggressive tax incentives…
The NFL is expanding its digital playbook by partnering with YouTube to stream the 2025 Week 1 Friday night game from São Paulo, Brazil, for free to a global audience—marking the first time a full NFL game will stream live…
The Hollywood Reporter analyzes how top YouTube creators like Dhar Mann, Alan Chikin Chow, and Dude Perfect are building full-fledged studios that mirror traditional Hollywood production, complete with soundstages, professional crews, and scripted content. These creator-run businesses are reshaping the…
SiriusXM and Fox Nation launched a soft bundle for $11.99 per month. The move marks a deeper strategic partnership between the two companies, offering a 33% discount and combining audio and video content in a cross-platform play aimed at maximizing…
