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…
The Chicago Sports Network (CHSN) is launching a DTC streaming service on Friday, allowing fans to watch live games from the Chicago Blackhawks, Bulls, and White Sox without a cable subscription. Priced at $20 per month for one team or…
Diamond Sports Group has partnered with Amazon’s Prime Video to offer its RSNs as an add-on subscription, expanding Diamond's reach while it navigates Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
TNT Sports has partnered with Unrivaled, a 3-on-3 women’s basketball league, to air games on TNT, truTV, and Max starting January 17. Founded by WNBA stars Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart, Unrivaled offers high salaries, player ownership, and a unique…
