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…
YouTube has quietly become the world’s largest podcast platform, with 1 billion monthly podcast viewers—far outpacing Spotify (100 million) and Apple Podcasts. Unlike traditional podcast platforms, YouTube’s video-first approach is redefining the format, forcing creators to prioritize visuals for discovery…
Warner Bros. Discovery has scrapped its plan to charge separately for the B/R Sports add-on, instead keeping live sports bundled with Max’s Standard and Premium ad-free tiers. Kirby unpacks why this move makes strategic sense for WBD, as the company…
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…
YouTube is cracking down on piracy tutorials, removing videos that show how to bypass paywalls, jailbreak devices, or illegally access content. The move is driven by a mix of legal pressure, financial interests, and industry partnerships, with AI-powered moderation flagging…
YouTube is set to launch YouTube Premium Lite in the U.S., Germany, Australia, and Thailand, offering an ad-free video experience without YouTube Music, offline downloads, or background play. The pricing is still unknown, but tests in Australia suggested it could…
MLB and ESPN will end their TV deal after 2025, with MLB seeking new partners, including streamers like Amazon and Netflix. The move highlights a broader shift in sports media as leagues prioritize visibility and flexibility over traditional long-term TV…
SNY has launched a direct-to-consumer streaming service for New York Mets games, becoming the first third-party RSN to offer in-market streaming through the MLB App. The service costs $24.99/month or $124.99 for the season and includes MLB’s advanced streaming features.…
SURJ Sports Investment, a subsidiary of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, has acquired a minority stake in DAZN for a reported $1 billion. The deal includes the formation of DAZN MENA, a joint venture aimed at expanding sports broadcasting in…
