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fromDigiday

20 hours ago

How native CTV is solving the channel's attention problem

CTV has entered a performance era, focusing on results and effective formats that turn viewer attention into action.

#toronto-maple-leafs

2 hours ago

Canada news

Report: Keith Pelley and Mike Gillis had discussions prior to Brad Treliving's firing

National Hockey League

Flames demanded a haul from Maple Leafs for defenseman at trade deadline

Toronto Maple Leafs

Report: Maple Leafs spoke with Gary Roberts to be part of new management group

5 Maple Leafs who aren't likely to return next season

The Toronto Maple Leafs are undergoing significant changes this offseason, including a new GM and potential coaching changes.

17 hours ago

5 underrated centers the Maple Leafs should target this offseason

Toronto Maple Leafs need to prioritize center depth for the upcoming season due to reliance on aging players.

23 hours ago

Mark Masters calls Easton Cowan a big positive from a tough season

The Toronto Maple Leafs had a disappointing season, finishing second last in the Eastern Conference, with Easton Cowan showing promise despite the team's struggles.

2 hours ago

Report: Keith Pelley and Mike Gillis had discussions prior to Brad Treliving's firing

Keith Pelley had prior discussions with Mike Gillis before the Maple Leafs fired GM Brad Treliving.

Flames demanded a haul from Maple Leafs for defenseman at trade deadline

The Toronto Maple Leafs considered trading for Rasmus Andersson but faced high demands from the Flames, including two first-round picks and a rookie winger.

Report: Maple Leafs spoke with Gary Roberts to be part of new management group

Toronto Maple Leafs are in talks with Gary Roberts for a potential role in their front office, likely related to sports performance.

5 Maple Leafs who aren't likely to return next season

The Toronto Maple Leafs are undergoing significant changes this offseason, including a new GM and potential coaching changes.

17 hours ago

5 underrated centers the Maple Leafs should target this offseason

Toronto Maple Leafs need to prioritize center depth for the upcoming season due to reliance on aging players.

23 hours ago

Mark Masters calls Easton Cowan a big positive from a tough season

The Toronto Maple Leafs had a disappointing season, finishing second last in the Eastern Conference, with Easton Cowan showing promise despite the team's struggles.

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fromDigiday

8 hours ago

Future of TV Briefing: The ambitious and alarming proposal fix to TV and streaming's identity crisis

Identity Infrastructure 2.0 aims to improve identity mechanisms in TV and streaming but raises significant privacy concerns for viewers.

Maple Leafs' next GM doesn't have to do anything right away

Steve Yzerman faces pressure to improve the Red Wings after a disappointing season, while the Maple Leafs' new GM has the luxury of time for decision-making.

Chicago Blackhawks

fromLitter Box Cats

Postseason Gamethread: Stanley Cup Playoffs begin today!

The NHL postseason begins with three exciting matchups featuring the Hurricanes, Stars, and Penguins.

fromDefector

Boston Bruins

The Sweeties And Enemies Of The NHL Playoffs | Defector

fromRMNB

Chicago Blackhawks

NHL releases schedule for first round of 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

Elliotte Friedman just gave a major update on the Maple Leafs' GM search

The Toronto Maple Leafs are actively searching for a new general manager after missing the NHL playoffs.

Three teams who desperately need a rebuild after this season

NHL teams failing to meet expectations should consider a full rebuild to improve future performance.

18 hours ago

Maple Leafs' next GM doesn't have to do anything right away

Steve Yzerman faces pressure to improve the Red Wings after a disappointing season, while the Maple Leafs' new GM has the luxury of time for decision-making.

Chicago Blackhawks

fromLitter Box Cats

Postseason Gamethread: Stanley Cup Playoffs begin today!

The NHL postseason begins with three exciting matchups featuring the Hurricanes, Stars, and Penguins.

Boston Bruins

fromDefector

The Sweeties And Enemies Of The NHL Playoffs | Defector

NHL playoff teams are categorized into 'sweeties' and 'enemies' based on their perceived qualities.

Chicago Blackhawks

fromRMNB

NHL releases schedule for first round of 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

The NHL announced the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs schedule, featuring top teams and matchups starting April 18.

Elliotte Friedman just gave a major update on the Maple Leafs' GM search

The Toronto Maple Leafs are actively searching for a new general manager after missing the NHL playoffs.

National Basketball Association

Three teams who desperately need a rebuild after this season

NHL teams failing to meet expectations should consider a full rebuild to improve future performance.

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fromReadWrite

Fanatics Combos debuts for sports trading markets

Fanatics Markets launched Combos, allowing users to bundle multiple sports outcomes into one contract for trading.

Fundraising

CEO: PGA Tour will consider paths to bring back LIV players

PGA Tour is considering pathways for LIV Golf players to return, focusing on improving the tour's overall quality.

Early MLB 2026 trade deadline preview for all 30 teams

Several playoff teams from 2025 are struggling early in the MLB season, impacting trade deadline predictions.

fromThe Nation

Miami Marlins

Will Baseball's Billionaire Owners Go on Strike?

New York Yankees

A Cautionary Tale If The NHL Embraces Streaming

Boston Red Sox

Early MLB 2026 trade deadline preview for all 30 teams

Several playoff teams from 2025 are struggling early in the MLB season, impacting trade deadline predictions.

Miami Marlins

fromThe Nation

Will Baseball's Billionaire Owners Go on Strike?

Rob Manfred aims to weaken the MLB Players Association by promoting a salary cap and dividing players based on salary disparities.

New York Yankees

A Cautionary Tale If The NHL Embraces Streaming

The MLB's streaming debut raises questions about the NHL's future broadcasting strategy and accessibility for fans.

more#mlb

#stanley-cup-playoffs

Boston Bruins

Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Previews, stats, schedule, bracket

Eight teams begin their postseason journeys in the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs, with key matchups and scoring leaders highlighted.

18 hours ago

Dallas Eakins loves the idea of the Leafs bringing in Gary Roberts: Leafs Morning Take

Leafs fans should not feel sympathy for the Senators after their playoff losses.

Boston Bruins

Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Previews, stats, schedule, bracket

Eight teams begin their postseason journeys in the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs, with key matchups and scoring leaders highlighted.

more#stanley-cup-playoffs

18 hours ago

Dallas Eakins loves the idea of the Leafs bringing in Gary Roberts: Leafs Morning Take

Leafs fans should not feel sympathy for the Senators after their playoff losses.

Television

fromThe Hollywood Reporter

Microdramas Platform Verza TV Shifts Strategy Just 4 Months After Launch (Exclusive)

Verza TV is evolving to include horizontal videos and user-generated content while maintaining a focus on mobile entertainment.

Digital life

fromForbes

Agencies Must Refresh Stale Media Mixes To Retain Relevance

Social media engagement is declining, particularly among Gen-Z and Millennials, signaling a shift in advertising strategies.

fromGamesBeat

10 years in gaming: Sportfive shares lessons from its first decade in interactive media

Sportfive's gaming department, which started with just three dedicated employees in 2016, has now expanded to a robust team of 80, highlighting the agency's commitment to the gaming sector.

Marketing

Women

fromYahoo Sports

WNBA Marketability Index 2026: Who Really Drives the League's Attention?

Caitlin Clark leads the WNBA Marketability Index, showcasing the growing influence of star players beyond performance.

Social media marketing

fromThedrum

The State Of Influencer Marketing In Gaming

The gaming industry is rapidly growing, with revenues expected to reach $503.14 billion by 2025, driven by mobile gaming and influencer marketing.

San Francisco Giants

fromSFGATE

Silicon Valley real estate

SF Giants CEO gives curious explanation for lack of offseason spending

San Francisco Giants president Larry Baer addresses disappointing season start and team's cautious spending despite high revenue.

fromMLB Trade Rumors

Padres' Sale Nearing Conclusion

The Seidler family is nearing a sale of the Padres franchise, with four finalist bidding groups and a potential record price of $3.5 billion.

Toronto Raptors

fromRaptors Republic

Raptors announce first round broadcast schedule

The Toronto Raptors are returning to the NBA playoffs, facing the Cleveland Cavaliers with a detailed broadcast schedule announced.

#nfl

fromInside The Star

Dallas Cowboys

What's Behind The NFL Gaming Craze? " Inside The Star

What the DOJ's NFL investigation could mean for networks, fans

The federal government is investigating the NFL's broadcast rights sales amid concerns over rising costs for consumers.

fromLos Angeles Times

Dept. of Justice sets sights on NFL's media rights deals

The DOJ is investigating the NFL's media deals amid concerns over consumer affordability and fair treatment of traditional broadcast partners.

fromInside The Star

Dallas Cowboys

What's Behind The NFL Gaming Craze? " Inside The Star

What the DOJ's NFL investigation could mean for networks, fans

The federal government is investigating the NFL's broadcast rights sales amid concerns over rising costs for consumers.

fromLos Angeles Times

Dept. of Justice sets sights on NFL's media rights deals

The DOJ is investigating the NFL's media deals amid concerns over consumer affordability and fair treatment of traditional broadcast partners.

more#nfl

fromVariety

1 hour ago

YouTube Inks Deal Making SiriusXM Exclusive Audio Advertising Rep in U.S.

"YouTube has become a primary destination for audio-first content, where fans engage with their favorite podcasts, music, and creators. By partnering with SiriusXM Media, we are making it easier than ever for advertisers to tap into these high-attention moments."

Marketing tech

The Toronto Blue Jays finally added a missing ingredient to their offence - sustaining it will be key

The Toronto Blue Jays are showing signs of improvement after a rocky start to 2026, highlighted by recent offensive successes.

Blue Jays: 3 takeaways from the Diamondbacks series

The Toronto Blue Jays have lost six consecutive series for the first time since 2012.

A struggling Jeff Hoffman is the least of the Blue Jays' concerns

The Toronto Blue Jays are struggling, losing 12 of their last 15 games, with a particularly concerning offense.

Blue Jays could be getting some much needed reinforcements just in time

Toronto Blue Jays' rotation is struggling with injuries and inconsistency, but reinforcements like Trey Yesavage and José Berríos are on the way.

22 hours ago

The Toronto Blue Jays finally added a missing ingredient to their offence - sustaining it will be key

The Toronto Blue Jays are showing signs of improvement after a rocky start to 2026, highlighted by recent offensive successes.

Blue Jays: 3 takeaways from the Diamondbacks series

The Toronto Blue Jays have lost six consecutive series for the first time since 2012.

A struggling Jeff Hoffman is the least of the Blue Jays' concerns

The Toronto Blue Jays are struggling, losing 12 of their last 15 games, with a particularly concerning offense.

Blue Jays could be getting some much needed reinforcements just in time

Toronto Blue Jays' rotation is struggling with injuries and inconsistency, but reinforcements like Trey Yesavage and José Berríos are on the way.

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fromDefector

The Decline Of Pro Football Focus Is Bad News For Football Fans | Defector

Pro Football Focus was acquired by Teamworks, leading to significant layoffs among employees, particularly those on the consumer side.

fromReadWrite

DraftKings targets Alberta amid Canada gambling case

DraftKings plans to launch its sportsbook and casino products in Alberta, pending regulatory approval, marking its second Canadian province after Ontario.

#auston-matthews

National Hockey League

You won't believe this Golden Knights fan's Auston Matthews trade

Toronto

Auston Matthews got brutally honest about his future with the Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs shouldn't be surprised by Auston Matthews' response about future

Auston Matthews remains non-committal about his future with the Toronto Maple Leafs, emphasizing uncertainty and the need for new management.

fromwww.cbc.ca

Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews noncommittal on future with team | CBC Sports

Auston Matthews expressed uncertainty about his future with the Toronto Maple Leafs after a season-ending injury.

You won't believe this Golden Knights fan's Auston Matthews trade

Auston Matthews' uncertain future has led to absurd trade proposals, including a notably poor one from a Vegas Golden Knights fan.

Auston Matthews got brutally honest about his future with the Maple Leafs

Auston Matthews' future with the Toronto Maple Leafs remains uncertain as he awaits management decisions that will shape the team's direction.

Maple Leafs shouldn't be surprised by Auston Matthews' response about future

Auston Matthews remains non-committal about his future with the Toronto Maple Leafs, emphasizing uncertainty and the need for new management.

fromwww.cbc.ca

Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews noncommittal on future with team | CBC Sports

Auston Matthews expressed uncertainty about his future with the Toronto Maple Leafs after a season-ending injury.

Can I Live Stream Sporting Events in a Sportsbook App? Sportsbook Streaming in 2026 - Bleacher Nation

Sportsbook apps now offer live streaming of events, enhancing the betting experience with integrated viewing options.

fromScary Mommy

#programmatic-advertising

TV Show Cancellations & Renewals 2026: A Running List Of What's Safe (Or Not)

Falling in love with a show can lead to heartbreak if it gets canceled before you feel like you got any real closure.

Television

7 hours ago

Trusted Media Brands Gets An AI Assist To Sell Cross-Platform Audiences | AdExchanger

Buyers seek a unified view of ad performance, while publishers face challenges integrating diverse inventory and data sources.

Marketing tech

Programmatic Live Sports Buying Is Starting To Get Less Complicated | AdExchanger

Live sports presents significant programmatic advertising opportunities, despite challenges in the buying process.

7 hours ago

Trusted Media Brands Gets An AI Assist To Sell Cross-Platform Audiences | AdExchanger

Buyers seek a unified view of ad performance, while publishers face challenges integrating diverse inventory and data sources.

more#programmatic-advertising

Programmatic Live Sports Buying Is Starting To Get Less Complicated | AdExchanger

Live sports presents significant programmatic advertising opportunities, despite challenges in the buying process.

The Blue Jays got their momentum back, but can they maintain the spark?

The 2026 Blue Jays faced a crisis with injuries and poor performance, leading to a sixth straight series loss against the Diamondbacks.

Podcast

fromRAIN News

Baseball's "Massive Opportunity" for audio: Audacys'... um ... pitch

Audacy partners with The New York Mets and Sportsbug to provide real-time digital radio play-by-play of Mets home games with minimal delay.

from24/7 Wall St.

Wall Street Is Punishing Netflix on Guidance, but Price Hikes Reveal the Real Story

Streaming remains essential for families despite economic challenges, with Netflix reporting strong revenue growth but facing stock decline due to missed guidance.

Opera OPRA Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript | The Motley Fool

Revenue growth and user engagement metrics indicate strong performance and market expansion.

fromThe Motley Fool

Netflix (NFLX) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript | The Motley Fool

Company maintains revenue growth guidance of 12%-14% and aims to double advertising revenue to $3 billion.

fromThe Motley Fool

19 hours ago

Opera OPRA Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript | The Motley Fool

Revenue growth and user engagement metrics indicate strong performance and market expansion.

fromThe Motley Fool

Netflix (NFLX) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript | The Motley Fool

Company maintains revenue growth guidance of 12%-14% and aims to double advertising revenue to $3 billion.

NBA says 170M watched regular season, up 86% from 2024-25

NBA's Year 1 of new TV deals saw 170 million viewers, the highest in 24 years, with an 86% increase from last season.

Friedman: Maple Leafs interviewing Mats Sundin to be part of new management group

Mats Sundin is in talks with the Maple Leafs for a potential advisory role in the team's management.

Don't Worry About Netflix - It's Doing Fine Without Warner Bros. Discovery | AdExchanger

Netflix's decision to forgo acquiring Warner Bros. Discovery will not affect its operating margin outlook, as it continues to grow revenue and membership.

Netflix's First MLB Broadcast Wasn't A Home Run; The AI Data Center Backlash Arrives | AdExchanger

Netflix's inaugural baseball game broadcast was marred by excessive advertising despite being an ad-free tier subscriber.

Don't Worry About Netflix - It's Doing Fine Without Warner Bros. Discovery | AdExchanger

Netflix's decision to forgo acquiring Warner Bros. Discovery will not affect its operating margin outlook, as it continues to grow revenue and membership.

National Basketball Association

Netflix's First MLB Broadcast Wasn't A Home Run; The AI Data Center Backlash Arrives | AdExchanger

Netflix's inaugural baseball game broadcast was marred by excessive advertising despite being an ad-free tier subscriber.

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NBA, NHL teams told Main Street sports network will end operations

Main Street Sports Group will cease operations after the current NBA and NHL seasons, releasing 20 teams from local-media contracts.

Nick Robertson admits his future with Maple Leafs isn't clear

Nick Robertson's future with the Toronto Maple Leafs is uncertain as he enters the offseason as a restricted free agent.

fromTheWrap

Paramount Revenue Chief Teases Streaming Advertising and Tech Improvements, 'Complete Evolution' of Pluto

Paramount is merging its streaming services into a unified platform by mid-2026 to enhance content recommendations and advertising capabilities.

#morgan-rielly

National Hockey League

Morgan Rielly addresses future as trade rumours swirl around Maple Leafs veteran

Morgan Rielly reiterates desire to stay with Maple Leafs as offseason uncertainty approaches

Morgan Rielly desires to remain with the Toronto Maple Leafs despite a challenging season and potential trade discussions.

Morgan Rielly addresses future as trade rumours swirl around Maple Leafs veteran

Morgan Rielly expresses his desire to remain with the Toronto Maple Leafs despite a challenging season and potential trade discussions.

Morgan Rielly reiterates desire to stay with Maple Leafs as offseason uncertainty approaches

Morgan Rielly desires to remain with the Toronto Maple Leafs despite a challenging season and potential trade discussions.

Instant Reaction: Diamondbacks take series as Blue Jays bullpen falters again

Max Scherzer delivered a strong performance, but the Blue Jays faced challenges despite tying the game against Arizona.

Marketing

The Sports World Is Getting The Retail Media Bug | AdExchanger

The sports industry is embracing data-driven digital marketing through initiatives like the Fieldhouse Media Network by Pacers Sports & Entertainment.

Paramount's Upfront Pitch Is About Three Things | AdExchanger

Paramount is enhancing ad tech integration and launching new products to meet modern marketers' needs for effective media planning and optimization.

fromwww.fourfourtwo.com

TNT Sports moves to HBO Max: How to watch FA Cup, Champions League & Premier League

Subscribers to TNT Sports can now access the service through HBO Max, which has replaced Discovery+ for online streaming. Existing Discovery+ users can log in using their current credentials.

Television

Recent stretch shows just how valuable this player is to the Blue Jays

Alejandro Kirk's injury has highlighted the difficulty of replacing a top catcher in the Blue Jays lineup.

fromMaple Leafs Hotstove

Morgan Rielly on whether he'd be open to a trade this offseason: "When that conversation happens, we'll deal with it accordingly... I've always wanted to stay... I still want to stay"

Morgan Rielly reflects on the Maple Leafs' inconsistent season and his desire to remain with the organization despite potential changes.

Major League Baseball

fromMLB Trade Rumors

MLB To Take Over Broadcasts For Six Additional Teams

Major League Baseball will assume broadcast control of six teams in 2026 after those clubs terminated regional sports network deals with Main Street Sports.

Regulators OK ESPN's deal for NFL Network, RedZone rights from NFL

ESPN's purchase of NFL Network and other league digital assets has been finalized after government regulators approved the transaction. The league and ESPN officially announced the closing of the deal Saturday night after the Justice Department and other non-US antitrust authorities completed their reviews. ESPN acquired NFL Network, NFL Fantasy and the rights to distribute the RedZone channel to cable and satellite operators and the league will get a 10% equity stake in ESPN.

National Football League

Maple Leafs and the 'data driven' corporate speak

Keith Pelley emphasizes the need for a data-driven General Manager with evidence-based decision making in hockey operations.

fromLos Angeles Times

Q&A: What's the deal with the Dodgers' TV deal? Is MLB giving them special treatment?

In a settlement with McCourt - and to avoid the risk of the judge imposing a deal less favorable to the league - MLB agreed the fair-market value of a Dodgers TV deal would be based on the very Fox deal that Selig had rejected. Why did that matter? That value was $84 million for the first year and would increase thereafter, with the league taking its standard 34% cut and sharing that among all its teams.

Major League Baseball

fromBleacher Nation

National Basketball Association

Up to Eight More Teams Are Reportedly Returning Their Local Broadcast Rights to Major League Baseball - Bleacher Nation

Per the reports, at least a few of the involved teams are considering going their own way - the Braves are set to do so, as the Rangers did previously - but it's possible as many as eight teams' broadcast rights will be joining the six that MLB already controls. The new eight would be the Cardinals, Brewers, Reds, Marlins, Rays, Tigers, Royals, and Angels.

Chicago Cubs

fromwww.cnbc.com

The NBA wants to embrace content creators without degrading its golden goose of live sports rights

The NBA is integrating content creators into events while maintaining major media partnerships to engage younger audiences without abandoning live-game revenue.

Blue Jays World Series run might've given Rogers the financial boost fans needed

Toronto Blue Jays' successful 2025 season drove large media and attendance-driven revenue gains for Rogers Communications, significantly boosting quarterly income.

Chicago Cubs

fromBleacher Nation

The Cardinals Are About to Take a Haircut on Their New Broadcast Deal with MLB - Bleacher Nation

The St. Louis Cardinals face a major TV revenue decline, launching Cardinals.tv while attendance has fallen to levels unseen since the 1980s.

fromwww.cbc.ca

1 month ago

CBC Sports reunites with Canadian Elite Basketball League, striking 5-year partnership | CBC Sports

CBC Sports and the Canadian Elite Basketball League announce a five-year partnership featuring championship broadcasts on CBC-TV and streaming on CBC Gem and YouTube.

Television

NBCUniversal Is Hoping Live Sports Keeps Delivering Advertising Wins | AdExchanger

Executives should avoid turning condolences about tragedies into promotional tie-ins for upcoming events.

The NHL's media strategy reveals a league thinking two moves ahead

NHL seeks early U.S. media-rights extensions with ESPN and TNT to lock long-term revenue ahead of costly NFL rights battles and rising salary-cap pressures.