The National Football League (NFL) has made significant strides in expanding its fanbase both in the United States and globally through its strategic focus on streaming content. The league’s executive vice president of media distribution, Hans Schroeder, highlighted the integral role that exclusive streaming deals with media companies have played in growing the NFL’s audience.
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The ongoing carriage dispute between DirecTV and Disney has left millions of DirecTV customers in the dark when it comes to watching popular channels like ESPN and FX. The battle over fees and bundling has escalated to the point where DirecTV customers are missing out on major sporting events, including the NFL’s “Monday Night Football”
As the National Football League (NFL) season kicks off, automakers are diving back into advertising during football games after a lull in recent years. Companies like Toyota Motor Corporation, Hyundai Motor Company, and the Detroit automakers are gearing up to utilize the NFL as a primary advertising platform in the upcoming months. Toyota, in particular,
Visa recently announced its plans to launch a dedicated service for bank transfers in Europe, bypassing the traditional credit cards and direct debit processes. This move signifies a shift in the company’s strategy to adapt to the changing payment landscape, with a focus on increasing user control and security in payments. One of the major
Fans of the Dallas Mavericks and New Orleans Pelicans are gearing up for the upcoming National Basketball Association season with anticipation of changes in how they consume local games. According to a recent bankruptcy court filing, both teams are parting ways with their regional sports networks owned by Diamond Sports. This shift is happening just
Byron Allen, the media mogul known for his interest in purchasing various media assets for billions of dollars, has found himself in hot water due to consistent late payments at his broadcast stations. Network owners such as ABC, CBS, and NBC have reportedly been left waiting for payments from Allen Media Group-owned stations, with delays
SpaceX is gearing up to launch its upcoming private mission at the end of the month, marking a significant milestone in the history of space exploration. The Polaris Dawn mission, secured as part of billionaire Jared Isaacman’s broader human spaceflight initiative, is poised to break new ground with the first-ever attempt at a spacewalk outside
The recent development of a temporary injunction blocking media giants Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Fox from launching their sports streaming service, Venu, has brought ample attention to the competitive dynamics within the industry. The lawsuit filed by Fubo TV, an internet TV bundle provider challenging Venu’s anticompetitive nature, led to the halt of the
The days of relying solely on satellite dishes for TV services are long gone, and DirecTV is making sure consumers know it. The company, traditionally known for its satellite TV bundle, is pivoting to emphasize its streaming capabilities, aiming to adapt to the evolving media landscape and please modern consumers. With the rise of streaming
Paramount Global is currently in the process of cutting 15% of its U.S. workforce, equating to around 2,000 jobs. These job cuts are part of a broader cost-cutting plan that the company is implementing as it prepares for a merger with Skydance Media. In order to achieve cost savings, Paramount has identified $500 million in