sports-streaming

Venture

Ex-Apple executive tapped for major sports streaming venture

Pete Distad appointed CEO of new sports streaming joint venture

Joint venture to launch streaming service with major sports content [ more ]

AdExchanger

Marketing tech

Disney Bets On Bundling And Sports To Score Profitability | AdExchanger

Disney+ lost 1.3 million subscribers in Q1 due to price hikes, but average revenue per user is up 9% and operational losses are narrowing

Disney plans to launch a standalone ESPN+ app in August 2025 and hopes to attract subscribers with the full slate of ESPN channels and additional features like ecommerce and sports betting [ more ]

New York Post

1 month ago

Venture

Fox, Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery sports-streaming venture to be called Venu Sports

Venu Sports, a new sports-streaming service by Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Fox, targeting younger viewers with a bundled sports portfolio. [ more ]

Axios

Venture

Ex-Apple executive tapped for major sports streaming venture

Pete Distad appointed CEO of new sports streaming joint venture

Joint venture to launch streaming service with major sports content [ more ]

AdExchanger

Marketing tech

Disney Bets On Bundling And Sports To Score Profitability | AdExchanger

Disney+ lost 1.3 million subscribers in Q1 due to price hikes, but average revenue per user is up 9% and operational losses are narrowing

Disney plans to launch a standalone ESPN+ app in August 2025 and hopes to attract subscribers with the full slate of ESPN channels and additional features like ecommerce and sports betting [ more ]

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Digiday

1 month ago

Marketing

Future of TV Briefing: Top takeaways from 'The Future of TV' video series

The streaming ad market is fragmented. [ more ]

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Soccer (FIFA)

What Apple's reported move for FIFA's Club World Cup streaming rights means for the new tournament and beyond

Apple is close to securing worldwide television rights for the FIFA Club World Cup, a significant move into live sports with a deal potentially worth over $1 billion. [ more ]

The Verge

Soccer (FIFA)

Apple might be the streaming home of soccer's next big tournament

Apple is close to securing worldwide rights for an expanded Club World Cup in 2025, worth over $1 billion, adding to their sports streaming portfolio. [ more ]

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Soccer (FIFA)

What Apple's reported move for FIFA's Club World Cup streaming rights means for the new tournament and beyond

Apple is close to securing worldwide television rights for the FIFA Club World Cup, a significant move into live sports with a deal potentially worth over $1 billion. [ more ]

The Verge

Soccer (FIFA)

Apple might be the streaming home of soccer's next big tournament

Apple is close to securing worldwide rights for an expanded Club World Cup in 2025, worth over $1 billion, adding to their sports streaming portfolio. [ more ]

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San Jose Sharks

How to Watch the Flames vs. Sharks Game: Streaming & TV Info - April 9

Calgary Flames are struggling away from home with six straight losses.

Flames and Sharks have below-average defensive records and scoring rates this season. [ more ]

https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com

San Jose Sharks

Adrian Kempe Game Preview: Kings vs. Sharks

Adrian Kempe's prop bets for the game against San Jose Sharks are available with odds information.

Kempe's season stats and performance insights provide context for considering his prop bets. [ more ]

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San Jose Sharks

How to Watch the Flames vs. Sharks Game: Streaming & TV Info - April 9

Calgary Flames are struggling away from home with six straight losses.

Flames and Sharks have below-average defensive records and scoring rates this season. [ more ]

https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com

San Jose Sharks

Adrian Kempe Game Preview: Kings vs. Sharks

Adrian Kempe's prop bets for the game against San Jose Sharks are available with odds information.

Kempe's season stats and performance insights provide context for considering his prop bets. [ more ]

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Television

Former Apple Executive to Lead Sports Streaming Service

New sports streaming service led by Pete Distad, former Apple executive

Service aims to cater to passionate sports fans outside traditional pay TV bundle [ more ]

https://www.ktre.com

San Jose Sharks

Jason Robertson Game Preview: Stars vs. Sharks

Jason Robertson stats show consistent performance in goals, assists, and points across games.

Robertson's odds imply higher chances of hitting the over on his point total prop as compared to assists prop. [ more ]

The Verge

Apple

Apple launches Apple Sports app with scores and betting odds

Apple Sports app centralizes sports info for major leagues like NBA, NHL, Premier League, and MLS.

App supports more leagues like Bundesliga, LaLiga, and Serie A with plans to include MLB, NFL, NCAAF, NWSL, WNBA. [ more ]

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Marketing

Uber, Roblox And The Gray Lady Walk Into A Bar; Give TV A Sporting Chance | AdExchanger

The New York Times, Uber, and Roblox all have ad businesses, but their performance and focus on advertising differ.

The New York Times is seeing a decline in ad revenue due to advertisers being cautious about certain news topics.

Uber's ad business is performing well and is projected to reach a $1 billion advertising run rate in 2024. [ more ]

Exchangewire

Marketing tech

Disney, Fox & Warner Bros to Launch Joint Sports Streaming Service; IAB Releases Analysis of Privacy Sandbox for Public Comment; Subscriptions & Audio To Drive Biggest Growth for Publishers

Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. are teaming up to launch a joint sports streaming service that will offer a new and differentiated experience for sports fans.

The IAB has released an analysis of Google's Privacy Sandbox, highlighting concerns about brand safety, event-based metrics, and commercial requirements.

Publishers predict that subscriptions, audio/podcasts, and ecommerce will be the biggest drivers of growth in the next three years, as they seek to diversify revenue streams. [ more ]

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