Tag: streaming rights

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…

Fox Entertainment and Hulu have signed a $1.5 billion deal through 2029, granting Hulu in-season streaming rights to Fox's programming and expanding their marketing partnership. The agreement secures Hulu as the next-day hub for Fox content, including hits like The…

John Ourand, speaking on the Marchand Sports Media podcast, highlighted the NFL’s pivotal role in sustaining traditional broadcasters like Fox and CBS, arguing that without NFL programming, networks like FS1 could collapse. However, he noted that the NFL's leverage diminishes…

Our latest From the Archives column examines Aereo, the 2012 startup that aimed to deliver broadcast television to internet-connected devices through tiny individual antennas, bypassing cable services. Despite its innovative approach, Aereo faced fierce legal battles with major broadcasters, culminating…

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is attempting to retain NBA broadcasting rights by matching Amazon’s $1.8 billion per year bid for a game package. WBD has submitted matching paperwork to the NBA, but it remains unclear if the league will accept…