Tag: sports broadcasting

Netflix has recruited top NFL broadcasters from rival networks for its Christmas GameDay, raising questions about why competitors allowed their talent to join. Analysts suggest networks prioritized maintaining strong ties with the NFL, whose influence outweighs the risks of aiding…

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…

TNT’s Inside the NBA will move to ESPN in 2025 as part of a rights swap between Warner Bros. Discovery and the NBA. While ESPN gains the award-winning show, TNT retains editorial control, ensuring Charles Barkley’s unfiltered commentary. The program…

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…