Tag: sports broadcasting

Former NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell is expected to become president of Paramount Global after its merger with Skydance Media in 2025. Shell will oversee daily operations alongside Skydance CEO David Ellison, with a focus on transforming Paramount through cost-cutting and…

Victory+, a new ad-supported streaming service from the Dallas Stars and APMC, launched to broadcast Stars and select Anaheim Ducks games, bypassing traditional RSNs. This direct-to-consumer model challenges the declining RSN framework. APMC’s Chief Strategy Officer, Narendra Nag, explained to…

Disney India is seeking $940 million in damages from Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL) over a collapsed cricket rights deal. Disney had sub-licensed TV broadcast rights for ICC men's tournaments to ZEEL for $1.4 billion, but the deal fell apart…

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 will partner with CBS Sports to produce live NFL streams for Christmas Day games in a one-year deal. CBS will provide production crews in exchange for a fee and promotional spots, while Netflix navigates challenges related to ad sales…

CBC/Radio-Canada partnered with Accedo to enhance the streaming experience for the Paris 2024 Olympics on CBC GEM and ICI TOU.TV. The updates include new streaming apps for various devices and features like live streaming and improved VOD content. This partnership…

Charles Barkley will remain with TNT Sports, despite earlier plans to retire after next season. Barkley announced his commitment to Warner Bros. Discovery's TNT, even if the company loses NBA media rights. He will continue his role on "Inside the…

The NBA has rejected Warner Bros. Discovery's (WBD) attempt to renew their 40-year partnership, opting instead for a deal with Amazon Prime. This decision has led WBD to file a lawsuit against the NBA, arguing that they matched Amazon's offer.…

The NBA's new 11-year, $76 billion media rights deal with Amazon, NBCUniversal, and Disney reflects the growing dominance of streaming platforms in sports broadcasting. This shift signifies Amazon's commitment to expanding its sports content and NBCUniversal’s strategy to drive Peacock's…

Awful Announcing asks 7 burning questions about the NBA's recent media deal. With the NBA likely moving on from TNT in 2025, uncertainties arise about the future of "Inside the NBA," Warner Bros. Discovery's next steps, and potential new media…