Major League Baseball (MLB) is warning that it may walk away from ESPN if the network opts out of their national TV deal next month. ESPN, which pays MLB $550 million per season, is expected to exercise the opt-out clause,…
ESPN and Major League Rugby (MLR) have signed a multiyear media rights deal that will bring all MLR regular season and playoff games to ESPN+, with select matches airing on ESPN2. The agreement aims to expand MLR’s reach as the…
Tastemade is teaming up with Ole Interactive to launch new FAST channels in Latin America, targeting the region’s surging ad-supported streaming market. The partnership combines Tastemade’s digital content expertise with Ole’s distribution and ad network, expanding its presence in food,…
Netflix is reportedly considering a bid for Formula 1's U.S. media rights, potentially taking over from ESPN, whose exclusive negotiating window has expired. The streamer, credited with F1's growing popularity in the U.S. due to Drive to Survive, has been…
Starz and YouTube have expanded their partnership with a new promo offering YouTube TV and YouTube Primetime Channels subscribers 30 days of free access to Starz’s content. The limited-time deal, available through April, coincides with major televised events like the…
Warner Bros. Discovery has formed a $1 billion joint venture with UK-based Cutting Edge Group to license its movie and TV show music catalog. Unlike recent artist catalog sales, WBD retains ownership and creative control while generating substantial revenue. The…
Amazon's Prime Video has signed a multi-year deal with Lionsgate to exclusively stream the studio’s entire 2026 film slate in the U.S. after their initial run on Starz. The agreement includes major titles like Now You See Me 3 and…
Jon Taffer, host of Bar Rescue, is partnering with TuneIn to launch exclusive audio content focused on small business advice and Las Vegas insights. The partnership will debut with two long-form shows in late 2025: Small Business Monday, offering entrepreneurial…
MLS is moving its studio production to WWE headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut, under an expanded deal with IMG. The new 30,000-square-foot facility will support live programming for MLS Season Pass on Apple TV+, with plans to enhance content and production…
Spotify and Universal Music Group have signed a multi-year deal to expand subscription tiers, bundled offerings, and audiovisual content, aiming to boost fan engagement and monetization. A new direct license with Universal Music Publishing Group enhances songwriter royalties, while Spotify…
