Michael Nathanson of MoffettNathanson (MN) says that while it should be obvious by Disney’ stock price, weak subscriber data, and what he says are the recent inconsistent management comments about Disney’s streaming strategy, that the market has largely written off any optimism about where Disney’s DTC operations can go. Nathanson says he understands the market’s […]
FITE has announced it will stream the US Open ISKA World Sport Karate Championship live from Orlando on July 1st. The sport’s showcase event will draw the martial art’s elite athletes and teams from all over the world, as they attempt to dethrone the existing World Champions in a multitude of disciplines, including weapons forms, […]
ESPN+, the Disney-owned OTT platform, will bring football fans in the US exclusive English and Spanish coverage of the 142nd FA Cup Final live from Wembley Stadium in London on June 3rd at 10am ET. This year’s Manchester Derby FA Cup Final will feature two of the world’s most famous football clubs in Manchester City […]
The Los Angeles Lakers vs Golden State Warriors game on May 6th delivered ESPN’s largest NBA Conference Semi-finals Game 3 audience in 24 years (since 1999) across all US networks. Despite the 30-point margin of victory, the ABC broadcast averaged 8,373,000 viewers and peaked with 9,719,000 viewers at 10:30om ET, according to Nielsen. Lakers vs […]
Four leading Dutch operators – Delta, KPN, T-Mobile and VodafoneZiggo – have joined together for a bid for domestic broadcast rights to Eredivisie, Dutch football’s top flight league. The Eredivisie is currently tied into a 12-season deal with Disney-owned ESPN, running from 2013-14 to 2024-25 and worth an average of €80 million per season. A […]
On April 2nd, ESPN will broadcast the inaugural Pickleball Slam featuring tennis legends Andre Agassi, Michael Chang, John McEnroe and Andy Roddick. Created and produced by Horizon Sports & Experiences (HS&E) and InsideOut Sports & Entertainment (ISE), the 2023 event will take place at Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in […]
Now entering its fourth year, The Saudi Cup will be distributed around the globe by 35 broadcasters in 170 territories on February 24th and 25th, further extending the reach of the $20 million event. The Group 1 Saudi Cup continues to rise in reputation as one of horseracing’s premier events. This is reflected by a […]
ESPN has acquired the rights to top US professional wrestling promotion All Elite Wrestling (AEW), bringing its matches and entertainment to ESPN subscribers in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands starting February 16th. This marks AEW’s first TV broadcast deal in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands, and ESPN’s first broadcast partnership with […]
The Pegasus World Cup presented by Baccarat (G1) on January 28th will reach over 135 territories through broadcast distribution courtesy of HBA Media. Held in Miami, the first major flat event of 2023 has attracted legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, who will ride in the feature race for his final time as he starts his international ‘swansong’ […]
The Walt Disney Company presented its most-watched NFL Playoff game since 1999, delivering 30.6 million viewers across the US as the Dallas Cowboys beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on January 16th based on Nielsen fast nationals (ESPN, ABC, ESPN2, and ESPN+). The viewership of 30.6 million viewers bested all 18 Disney NFL Playoff games in […]