Tag: NFL Sunday Ticket

Alex Sherman reports that DirecTV has declined to pay a six-figure licensing fee to distribute Netflix’s Christmas Day NFL doubleheader, forcing bars, restaurants, and other establishments to rely on EverPass for access. EverPass, which also distributes NFL Sunday Ticket and…

Andrew Wamugi analyzes Apple's cautious approach to acquiring sports media rights, contrasting it with competitors like YouTube, Amazon, and Netflix, and questioning its commitment to live sports. Despite notable investments in Major League Soccer and Major League Baseball, Apple has…

EverPass Media and Netflix have partnered to stream Netflix's two NFL Christmas Day games to commercial establishments, while Netflix retains exclusive residential streaming rights. Businesses need an EverPass subscription to access the games featuring the Chiefs vs. Steelers and Ravens…

YouTube reported a 12% year-over-year increase in Q3 ad revenue, reaching $8.92 billion, driven by increased TV screen viewing and a 20% rise in upfront ad commitments. The platform's growing dominance in living-room viewing has positioned it as a leader…

While Netflix is often declared the winner of the streaming wars, YouTube dominates U.S. streaming time on both TVs and smartphones, according to Nielsen. However, YouTube’s ad-driven, user-generated content model differs from subscription-based services like Netflix. As the focus shifts…

YouTube TV has solidified its position as the 4th largest live TV streaming provider in the U.S., with a subscriber base of over 8 million. After adding 50,000 new subscribers in Q2 2024, the service is poised for further growth…

YouTube reported Q2 2024 advertising revenue of $8.66 billion, a 13% increase from $7.66 billion a year ago, though below Wall Street expectations of $8.93 billion. Despite a decrease from Q1's 20% growth, YouTube's ad business remains strong compared to…

Ampere Analysis reports that YouTube ranks second only to Disney in global non-sports content spending for 2024, with its total investment placing third overall, including sports rights. Forecasted to generate $35 billion in ad revenue, YouTube surpasses Disney+ and Prime…

EverPass Media, a joint venture by the NFL and RedBird Capital, acquired UPshow, allowing its customers to stream NFL Sunday Ticket starting in the 2024 season. This move enhances EverPass's content library and out-of-home viewing experience. The acquisition follows Sunday…