EchoStar’s pay-TV business continues to decline, with Sling TV losing 50,000 subscribers and Dish Network dropping 200,000 in Q4 2024. However, the company exceeded earnings expectations, strengthened its cash reserves to $5.7 billion, and improved free cash flow by $500…
Fox Corporation has appointed Pete Distad as CEO of its upcoming direct-to-consumer (DTC) streaming service, set to launch by the end of 2025. The yet-to-be-named platform will offer content from Fox News, Fox Sports, and the Fox broadcast network, expanding…
NESN just slashed the price of its NESN 360 annual plan, making it a much better deal than paying month to month. On top of that, they’re throwing in Red Sox tickets for some subscribers. Kirby unpacks why this move…
Telcos are going all-in on subscription bundling, moving beyond simple perks to full-scale subscription hubs. Bango’s new Super Bundling platform lets telcos, banks, and retailers offer customers a one-stop shop for managing everything from streaming to fitness. With consumers wanting…
Warner Bros. Discovery is launching Max in Australia on March 31, available through major app stores, with Foxtel subscribers getting access for free. The rollout is part of WBD’s global expansion and comes just in time for The Last of…
Antenna's latest State of Subscription report shows that SVOD services are managing churn more effectively through bundled offerings and ad-supported tiers. Nearly 20% of Max’s new sign-ups in 2024 came from its bundle with Disney+, Hulu, which retained 80% of…
Fox is bending over backward to insist it’s not chasing the SVOD dream—despite launching a general-interest subscription streaming service. CFO Steve Tomsic claims this isn’t a play against Netflix, Disney+, or Peacock, yet the service will bundle live sports and…
Formula 1 is shopping for a new U.S. media rights deal after ESPN’s exclusivity window expired, aiming for a massive jump to $160M–$180M per year. ESPN is still in the mix but isn’t rushing to meet that price, especially with…
FanDuel Sports Network is now available on Prime Video, giving sports fans in 31 states a new way to stream local NBA, NHL, and MLB games for $19.99 per month. With cable companies scaling back RSN coverage, this deal helps…
Major League Soccer kicks off its 30th season amid concerns over its exclusive Apple TV+ deal and lack of viewership transparency. Commissioner Don Garber deflected blame to Apple for not sharing subscriber numbers, fueling doubts about the success of MLS…
