The Price of a Standoff: Disney's Losses (Or Wins) from the YouTube TV Blackout

Beneath the Headlines—Disney’s Potential WinsThe Immediate Pain PointsSurvey data from Drive Research paints a concerning picture for both parties. Among YouTube TV subscribers, 56% cite live sports as their primary reason for subscribing, and 33% subscribed specifically for ABC programming.With core Disney networks—including ESPN and ABC—now absent from the YouTube platform, the service’s value proposition has all but disappeared for most users. The resulting churn is massive, with 82% of subscribers indic ...