Comcast’s NBC and Peacock drew 33 million viewers for the 2024 NFL season opener, peaking between 9:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. ET. The game averaged 28.9 million viewers, marking the most-watched NFL kickoff game in history. Peacock contributed 4.6 million…
Disney's ESPN is deepening its involvement in the sports betting world by launching ESPN BET in partnership with Penn Entertainment, leveraging its sports content to enhance the betting experience. Penn will pay ESPN $1.5 billion over 10 years and grant…
Disney's internal data leak in July revealed that Disney+ generated over $2.4 billion in revenue during the March quarter, making up 43% of the company's direct-to-consumer revenue, which includes Hulu and ESPN+. This emphasizes Hulu's value as Disney seeks to…
Vizio is expanding its free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) service, WatchFree+, beyond its smart TV ecosystem to mobile devices via the Vizio app on iOS and Android. This marks the first time non-Vizio TV owners can access the service, and…
ESPN is shifting focus to streaming as cable declines, with a flagship service launching next year. Led by Chairman Jimmy Pitaro, the company is reworking sports rights deals and reshaping its talent roster, bringing in high-profile figures like Pat McAfee…
DirecTV CFO Ray Carpenter stated the company will continue its carriage dispute with Disney, which has caused ABC and ESPN to go dark for DirecTV customers. Carpenter emphasized DirecTV's push for "skinny" bundles and competitive pricing, while accusing Disney of…
VIZIO has introduced the VIZIO Sports Zone, a centralized content hub on its Smart TVs that simplifies the discovery of live sports events across various streaming platforms. This feature, accessible directly from the VIZIO Home screen, allows users to easily…
Apple is upgrading its Apple Sports app with new features ahead of the NFL and college football seasons, including Live Activities and a dynamic drive tracker for real-time engagement. The app is also expanding its coverage to include UEFA Champions…
ESPN has launched "Where to Watch," a universal guide on its app and website that helps users find live sports games across various streaming platforms. This move signifies ESPN's strategic shift towards becoming a central hub for sports fans, integrating…
The YES Network and MSG Networks have announced the launch of Gotham Advanced Media and Entertainment (GAME), a joint venture aimed at consolidating New York sports content into a single streaming platform, The Gotham Sports App. Launching this fall, the…
