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Forbes· 2025-08-26 13:45
The deal increases Netflix’s live sports portfolio after adding the NFL and WWE. The 2026 World Baseball Classic will mark the first time Netflix will stream a live event in Japan. (Photo: Eric Espada via Getty Images) https://t.co/iyxVuG9CRw https://t.co/welFLx7o6H ...
Disney CEO Bob Iger: We don't want to dismiss competition, but we're positioned 'extremely well'
CNBC Television· 2025-08-21 15:33
Competitive Landscape - The price of sports rights is increasing, with competitors like Amazon, Apple, Alphabet, and Netflix [1] - ESPN views itself as the leader in sports rights and engagement, with competitors envying its position [2] - Competition for sports rights, especially for valuable leagues like the NFL and NBA, is expected to continue [3] - The industry believes ESPN has the ecosystem and ability to monetize sports content across multiple platforms [4][5] - There are limited major sports properties available for acquisition in the next 5-7 years [6][8][10] - Amazon's promotion of the NFL through Thursday Night Football is seen as beneficial for the broader football ecosystem, including ESPN [9] ESPN's Position and Strategy - ESPN intends to maintain and grow its position in television sports through digital initiatives, new rights acquisitions, and deals like the one with the NFL [4] - ESPN has the best rights portfolio in its 46-year history and feels confident about its prospects in the direct-to-consumer market [10] - ESPN is positioned to engage with sports fans on a higher level using technology [12] - The company acknowledges competition but believes it is extremely well-positioned [13]
Erin Andrews on working with Tom Brady and why she refuses to make a Super Bowl prediction
NBC News· 2025-08-13 20:44
Season Preparation & Insights - The industry prepares extensively before and during the football season, receiving daily updates and articles on each team [1][3] - Analysts conduct conference calls with teams (lasting approximately 2 to 25 hours) and private calls with players for deeper research [4] - Social media has transformed the news cycle, making it a 24-hour operation [4][12] Key Storylines & Team Dynamics - Key storylines include the Eagles' ability to repeat their success, the health of key players like Saquon Barkley, and the development of teams like Pittsburgh [6][8] - The performance and body language of teams like the Kansas City Chiefs, especially after significant events like the Super Bowl, are closely observed [7] - Contract negotiations, such as Micah Parsons' situation in Dallas, are significant storylines for networks like Fox [8] Broadcasting & Analyst Perspective - Analysts emphasize the importance of staying neutral and avoiding predictions due to the unpredictable nature of the NFL [11][12] - Collaboration with experienced figures like Tom Brady provides unique insights and perspectives [9][10]
Nexstar-Tegna deal will provide scale at the local TV level, says CNBC founder Tom Rogers
CNBC Television· 2025-08-11 19:23
Media Landscape & Consolidation - Regulatory changes are expected to loosen broadcast ownership rules, enabling streamlined ownership and scale in broadcast stations [2] - Scale is crucial in today's media world, with local broadcasting playing a major role in ensuring news remains a key element of the local media diet [3][4] - NextStar's potential acquisition of Techno would be a major transaction, helping to preserve local media [6] - Potential mergers by other major groups may occur, with NextStar leading the industry [6] Paramount Sky Dance & Streaming Strategy - Paramount Sky Dance is signaling aggressive spending, moving away from short-term earnings to long-term growth in the streaming market [8] - Owning major sports rights is critical for growth, as demonstrated by legacy firms [9] - Paramount is likely to see aggressive spending in sports, entertainment, and technology [10] - Paramount's acquisition of UFC rights makes UFC more accessible to viewers through Paramount Plus, with a monthly subscription fee of $77.99 on an advertising supported basis, and major events on CBS [6][13] Sports Rights & NFL Negotiation - The NFL contract, the most significant of all sports rights, is up for renegotiation, potentially establishing new pricing for sports [14][15]
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Anthony Pompliano 🌪· 2025-08-08 17:00
Acquisition Deals - ESPN and Disney both struck MEGA acquisition deals this week [1] - The deals involve NFL and WWE assets [1] Industry Expert - @joepompliano provides insights on the deals [1]
Paramount Skydance CEO on NFL deal: They have an out but it's 'not something we're worried about'
CNBC Television· 2025-08-08 15:23
You mentioned two things. I want to ask questions about both. One is the NFL.Uh my understanding has been and I know this there was a change in control provision uh at uh CBS in terms of the ownership there that the NFL could come to you and say, "Hey, we're going to get out of the deal unless you give us more." My understanding is you have reached a deal with the NFL. I don't know what you're paying them. Is that is that correct.You have reached a deal and can you tell us what it cost you. So, so, so what ...
Disney Streaming Strength Overshadowed by Profit Outlook
Bloomberg Technology· 2025-08-06 19:48
They were ever so slightly amiss in terms of general revenue growth of just 2%. But it really seems to be the old school part of the business that let them down. Yeah, the traditional part of the business in terms of, you know, the movie studio, the cable and broadcast channels are all, you know, continuing to show decline.And that, you know, has been offset somewhat by the growth in streaming and then parks, which have been very strong. Felix. Streaming is many parts, but listening to Bob Iger on the call ...
NFL-ESPN deal is a big win for Disney, says MoffettNathanson's Robert Fishman
CNBC Television· 2025-08-06 19:02
Disney's Strategic Positioning - Disney's alignment with the NFL is a significant win for ESPN, securing a long-term partnership with a key IP in US media [3] - ESPN is well-positioned with the launch of its DTC platform, marking a pivot towards direct-to-consumer offerings for its TV assets [4] - Hulu will be integrated into Disney Plus, consolidating the streaming video product [5] Key Growth Drivers - DTC and parks are highlighted as the key drivers for Disney's future earnings potential [7] - Strong performance and stability in parks are expected to continue, presenting an upside opportunity despite competitive pressures [7][8] - Investors are anticipated to be excited about Disney's pivot to streaming and the potential upside to margins from the consolidated app [8][9] Financial Outlook - Disney increased its guidance to the upper end of the range for the year after a strong third quarter in the domestic parks business [11] - Upside potential in the DTC story is crucial, requiring investor confidence in the longer-term margin outlook [12] - The collective performance of all Disney assets, including the studio, is expected to drive the stock price higher [12]
Disney Beats Profit Estimates on Streaming, Parks
Bloomberg Television· 2025-08-06 12:44
Stock Performance & Expectations - Disney's stock had a positive run in the last six months, leading to high expectations for earnings and guidance [2][3] - The market may have already priced in the expected outperformance, resulting in a "sell on the news" reaction [3][4] - Disney's stock price ten years ago was at the same level as the current price, indicating a decade of stagnation [6] Strategic Transformation & ESPN - Disney is potentially setting the stage for a strategic transformation, with Iger's last year being 2026 [6][7] - Disney is positioning ESPN for a potential separation from the rest of the company in the next 12-18 months [7] - Key moves include launching a direct-to-consumer ESPN service, adding NFL content, and securing deals with the NBA and WWE [7] Deals & Partnerships - The market initially reacted positively to the ESPN and NFL media deal [5] - The speaker expresses surprise that there isn't more excitement around the WWE deal and the NFL deal [4]
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on streaming and media fragmentation
CNBC Television· 2025-07-10 15:00
Audience Reach & Growth Strategy - The company's core media policy is to reach the broadest audience possible by extending beyond current platforms [1] - Utilizing global platforms like YouTube allows the company to share its game with a global audience for free [1] - Reaching fans where they are is a key growth strategy, targeting different demographics on new platforms [2] - The company aims to reach fans across various streaming platforms, including Amazon, Peacock, and Netflix [2] Streaming Platform & Content Navigation - The increasing number of streaming platforms presents a challenge in navigating content for viewers [2] - The company mitigates this challenge by consistently scheduling games in specific windows [3] - Special events like Thursday night games, Friday night games, and Christmas Day games are designed to be tradition [3][4] - Partners in the NFL actively promote these events to ensure they are well-publicized [4]