Tag: live sports

RSN valuations have dropped 97% in six years, from $20 billion in 2018 to $600 million, according to CNBC’s Mike Ozanian. This sharp decline, fueled by cord-cutting and the decreasing value of live local sports on cable TV, explains why…

Amazon has surpassed its goal of securing $1.8 billion in ad-spending commitments for its video-streaming services for 2024, according to a report by The Information. These commitments, made during the recent upfront ad market, include ads on Prime Video and…

Jeff Zucker sees opportunities for media companies to create their own sports events and leagues as live sports rights are locked into long-term deals. He highlights the potential of "owned and operated" properties like Netflix's sports events and Redbird's Players…

FloSports is launching FloCollege, a streaming service focused on D-II and D-III sports, on October 15. Priced at $19.99/month, it will feature 12,000+ live events from over 80 schools. Coinciding with the launch, FloSports is rolling out a revamped connected…

Netflix’s 2024 mid-year data shows sports documentaries gaining traction, with The Roast of Tom Brady leading at 22.4 million U.S. views. Other top sports titles include Drive to Survive (11.6M views), Captains of the World (8.7M views), and America’s Sweethearts…

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…

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…

Netflix has strategically positioned itself in the sports content space without heavily investing in live sports rights, unlike its competitors. Through successful docuseries like "Drive to Survive" and "Starting 5," Netflix provides compelling sports narratives that engage viewers without the…

Antenna's latest study reveals that the 2024 Summer Olympics significantly boosted sign-ups for NBCUniversal's streaming service Peacock, with 2.8 million new sign-ups during the games. From July 25 to 31, average daily sign-ups to Peacock surged to 398k, marking a…

Doug Liman criticizes Amazon MGM Studios over "Road House," but might overlook it as Amazon plans to expand its theatrical releases. Amazon aims to release 16 films annually by 2027, more than doubling its current output. This expansion, spearheaded by…