Netflix's attempt to debut in live sports with the Tyson-Paul fight faced technical failures, including buffering and glitches, undermining confidence in its ability to handle live streaming. These issues pose a serious threat to Netflix’s live ambitions, especially with critical…
John Ourand, speaking on the Marchand Sports Media podcast, highlighted the NFL’s pivotal role in sustaining traditional broadcasters like Fox and CBS, arguing that without NFL programming, networks like FS1 could collapse. However, he noted that the NFL's leverage diminishes…
Liberty Media has filed for EU approval to acquire an 86% stake in MotoGP rights holder Dorna for €4.2 billion (approximately $4.47 billion USD). Dorna will remain independently operated under Liberty’s Formula One Group, with CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta staying on.…
Shaquille O’Neal blamed excessive three-point shooting for the NBA’s ratings decline, while Adam Silver attributed the drop to competing events like the World Series and elections. Silver emphasized the NBA’s social media growth and new streaming deal with Amazon, which…
On Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies podcast, Dude Perfect CEO Andrew Yaffe explained the brand’s growth from a YouTube trick-shot channel with 60 million followers into a global media business. Backed by a $100 million investment from Highmount Capital, the…
Amazon Prime Video appears to be working on adding a multiview feature, based on new Prime Video app code analyzed by Android Authority. This feature, allowing users to watch multiple live streams simultaneously, would enhance its live sports streaming experience…
Reliance Industries and Disney have merged their media assets, including Star India, Viacom18, JioCinema, and Hotstar, in an $8.5 billion deal, creating one of India’s largest entertainment entities. The joint venture combines over 100 TV channels, 30,000 annual hours of…
Skip unpacks Disney’s Q4 2024 results, highlighting substantial gains in streaming profitability, with Disney+ subscriptions reaching 122.7 million in core markets and an impressive 60% of new subscribers opting for ad-supported tiers. Disney’s studios achieved a record-breaking $4 billion in…
EverPass CEO Alex Kaplan described the fight for international sports streaming rights as “trench warfare” at the Front Office Sports Future of Sports event. While global players like Amazon and Netflix offer potential solutions, fragmented markets require localized strategies. Netflix’s…
