The Cincinnati Reds are seeking a new broadcast partner after ending their long relationship with Bally Sports (now FanDuel Sports Network Ohio) following a failed agreement with Diamond Sports Group. As part of the separation, the Reds are selling their…
TVREV digs into Warner Bros. Discovery’s legal fallout with the NBA, uncovering specifics of the league’s new deals with NBC and Amazon. NBC’s contract includes an early-week schedule with national game slots, limited betting features, and required NBA promotions across…
The St. Louis Cardinals have secured a multi-year broadcast deal with Diamond Sports, now FanDuel Sports Network Midwest, covering linear and digital rights. This deal, with a 20% rights fee reduction, may include a $15/month direct-to-consumer option.
Penn Entertainment’s Q3 revenue met expectations at $1.64 billion, with strong growth in its ESPN Bet segment, which saw a 24.6% revenue increase to $244.6 million. However, losses in the segment nearly doubled to $90.9 million, emphasizing the importance of…
Victory+ has partnered with Amagi to deliver over 60 new FAST channels on its sports streaming platform, monetized via Amagi ADS PLUS. This collaboration expands Victory+’s content offerings ahead of its free regional NHL broadcasts, enhancing viewer engagement and ad…
Bango’s Super Bundling: Inside Secrets report identifies telcos as essential partners for media companies, with 66% of East Asian consumers, 55% in Latin America, and nearly half in Europe and the Americas preferring telcos to lead bundled subscription offerings. Leveraging…
Xumo, the Comcast-Charter JV, is expanding its retail reach by partnering with Target to sell Hisense-made Xumo smart TVs at nearly 2,000 stores and on Target.com. This partnership aims to boost Xumo's holiday sales and positions it against established smart…
MyBundle is set to launch a centralized platform for Black Friday streaming deals, accessible through its website and partner broadband ISPs. This move aligns with MyBundle’s strategy to facilitate the cable-to-streaming transition by positioning itself as a neutral aggregator, offering…
Netflix and Imax are in talks to release Greta Gerwig’s The Chronicles of Narnia in theaters over Thanksgiving 2026 before streaming it by Christmas. This rare consideration of a theatrical window by Netflix follows Gerwig’s post-Barbie influence and could disrupt…
Starz has renewed its multi-year partnership with YouTube, continuing its presence on YouTube TV and YouTube Primetime Channels as a premium add-on while planning to introduce more customized bundles. This move taps into the demand for bundled services, with recent…
