EchoStar reported a net increase of 145,000 subscribers for Sling TV in Q3, reaching 2.14 million, despite a continued decline in its satellite TV service. Efforts to merge with DIRECTV have stalled after a group of DISH bondholders rejected a…
Netflix has teamed up with Nielsen to measure viewership for its Christmas Day NFL games, using Nielsen’s advanced methodology that combines Netflix’s streaming data. With high-profile teams and all ad slots sold out, Netflix anticipates a large holiday audience as…
Warner Bros. Discovery’s Max is now available as a Prime Video add-on in Sweden and as HBO Max in Holland, offering ad-supported and standard plans with Eurosport’s live sports access. This move supports WBD’s global subscriber growth, now over 110…
The Cincinnati Reds are seeking a new broadcast partner after ending their long relationship with Bally Sports (now FanDuel Sports Network Ohio) following a failed agreement with Diamond Sports Group. As part of the separation, the Reds are selling their…
Fast Company explores why sports streaming remains unsolved and increasingly fragmented. While traditional pay TV retains most sports content, frustrating fans with high costs and complex bundling, tech giants like Amazon, Apple, and Netflix are moving into exclusive sports deals…
TVREV digs into Warner Bros. Discovery’s legal fallout with the NBA, uncovering specifics of the league’s new deals with NBC and Amazon. NBC’s contract includes an early-week schedule with national game slots, limited betting features, and required NBA promotions across…
The St. Louis Cardinals have secured a multi-year broadcast deal with Diamond Sports, now FanDuel Sports Network Midwest, covering linear and digital rights. This deal, with a 20% rights fee reduction, may include a $15/month direct-to-consumer option.
Penn Entertainment’s Q3 revenue met expectations at $1.64 billion, with strong growth in its ESPN Bet segment, which saw a 24.6% revenue increase to $244.6 million. However, losses in the segment nearly doubled to $90.9 million, emphasizing the importance of…
Victory+ has partnered with Amagi to deliver over 60 new FAST channels on its sports streaming platform, monetized via Amagi ADS PLUS. This collaboration expands Victory+’s content offerings ahead of its free regional NHL broadcasts, enhancing viewer engagement and ad…
Sinclair’s Tennis Channel is relaunching Tennis Channel Plus on November 12, offering 10,000+ hours of live and on-demand content for $10/month. Existing Tennis Channel subscribers can access the expanded streaming service, which includes multi-court coverage and exclusive programming, at no…
