While Netflix is often declared the winner of the streaming wars, YouTube dominates U.S. streaming time on both TVs and smartphones, according to Nielsen. However, YouTube’s ad-driven, user-generated content model differs from subscription-based services like Netflix. As the focus shifts…
DirecTV and The Walt Disney Company have reached an agreement in principle, restoring Disney's full linear network suite to DirecTV platforms after a blackout that began on September 1. The deal, which includes ABC, ESPN, Disney-branded channels, Freeform, FX, and…
Venu Sports, the joint streaming venture between ESPN, Fox, and TNT Sports, may be scrapped, but Wells Fargo analyst Steven Cahall suggests ESPN could return to its original plan of licensing Fox Sports content for its “ESPN Flagship” service by…
A federal judge has set an October 6, 2025, trial date for Fubo's antitrust lawsuit against Disney, Fox Corp., and Warner Bros. Discovery, following allegations that the companies formed an anti-competitive joint venture, Venu Sports. Fubo claims these media giants…
Jack explores how multiview streaming is transforming the way fans watch live sports, allowing them to view multiple games or angles on a single screen. Originally popularized in France, the technology has gained traction in the U.S. with platforms like…
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav expects Max to gain over 6 million subscribers this quarter, driven by a new bundle with Disney+ and Hulu, along with international expansion. He discussed the company’s focus on key franchises like DC and…
Nielsen reports that Hispanic audiences are driving substantial growth in U.S. sports viewership. In 2023, Hispanic viewers accounted for 53% of the Copa América audience, down from 73% in 2016, indicating the tournament's broader appeal. Hispanic viewership of the Super…
Amazon is upgrading its Thursday Night Football broadcasts with AI features, including defensive alerts, coverage ID, and field vulnerabilities. These enhancements debut in 2024, using Amazon Web Services to give viewers deeper insights. Amazon is also expanding its sports portfolio…
Fox CEO Lachlan Murdoch signaled the company's intent to pursue mergers and acquisitions, leveraging its strong balance sheet. Fox will continue investing in live content like news and sports, as well as in Tubi, but plans to acquire 18% of…
YouTube TV has solidified its position as the 4th largest live TV streaming provider in the U.S., with a subscriber base of over 8 million. After adding 50,000 new subscribers in Q2 2024, the service is poised for further growth…
