Disney+ Hotstar to stream Coldplay’s record-breaking India concert: The event signals its push beyond sports to premium live entertainment.
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| Jan 17, 2025
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| Jan 7, 2025
Amazon challenges TV giants: Prime Monday upfront slot showcases NBA rights, aiming for $750 million in ad revenues from streaming sports
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| Jan 6, 2025
Disney acquires Fubo, clearing Venu ǰٲ’ troubled launch: The deal hints at future media mergers and sets the stage for a streaming shakeup.
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| Jan 6, 2025
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CES 2025 emphasized a shift to platform-agnostic ecosystems as cloud gaming, e-sports, and cross-platform play redefine the industry
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| Jan 7, 2025
2025 is a crucial year for Netflix’s future: The streaming leader’s first sports rights deal begins in days, teeing up future opportunities.
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| Jan 3, 2025
Interest in women's sports continues to rise: Media investment and NIL rules drive opportunities for advertisers and growing fan engagement.
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| Dec 25, 2024
Digital sports viewership surpasses TV: Fragmentation challenges consumers, while younger audiences drive demand for highlights and streaming innovation.
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| Dec 23, 2024
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Netflix's NFL debut sets records: Despite technical hiccups, Christmas Day games drew over 24 million viewers each, boosting the platform’s sports ambitions.
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| Dec 27, 2024
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The top pain point for adults worldwide trying to watch live sports is being unable to access the games they want to watch, per Altman Solon.
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| Dec 17, 2024
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On today’s podcast episode, we discuss if AI development is slowing down or speeding up, when it’s all said and done what happens to TikTok, if live sports are under threat from highlights, the potential impact of impending tariffs, which sports kids play the most, and more. Tune in to the discussion with Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, Senior Director of Forecasts Oscar Orozco, Principal Forecasting Writer Ethan Cramer-Flood, and Senior Forecasting Analyst Zach Goldner.
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| Dec 13, 2024
YouTube expands living room dominance: Sports, podcasts, and 4K content drive TV viewing surge—and possibly a YouTube TV price hike.
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| Dec 12, 2024
As sports wagering grows its digital footprint, ad spending by the gambling industry levels off.
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| May 23, 2024
Faced with booming media rights costs and legalized gambling, broadcasters, streaming services, and leagues are navigating how to stay innovative, remain profitable, and keep sports accessible for everyone.
Media rights costs for major sports have surged dramatically, posing a significant challenge for traditional broadcasters like NBC and Disney.
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| Nov 27, 2024
On today's podcast episode, we discuss the size of sports betting markets, what happens when regulation gets too tight, and the potential problems associated with marketing within the gambling universe. Tune in to the discussion with our Principal Analyst and host Bill Fisher, Principal Analyst Paul Briggs, Senior Director of Podcasts Marcus Johnson, and Vice President of Content Paul Verna.
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| Nov 25, 2024
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| Nov 20, 2024
This sponsored article by MNTN will explore CTV and sports.
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| Nov 19, 2024
Canadian hockey is the next sports streaming rights prize: Amazon could partner with Rogers Communication to secure an NHL rights package next year.
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| Nov 22, 2024
Sports betting is on a roll: Quarterly results show growth catalysts, signaling opportunities for platforms and advertisers.
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| Nov 14, 2024
Digital live sports viewers have surpassed traditional pay TV live sports viewers in the US, per ĢAV forecast. This trend will continue next year, when 114.1 million people will watch sports via digital while 82.0 million will watch via TV.
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| Nov 12, 2024