The Future Of Television. Dissected Daily.
Only Turn On The Game For The 4th Quarter? You're Not Alone
When half of all major league sports fans under 35 would rather watch clips than the full game, it's time for the leagues to ask why that is. We have our suspicions.
Sports Media Rights: Current TV Deals and What's on the Horizon
The next few years. of sports media rights negotiations have an opportunity to alter TV... if any of the rightsholders really change, of course
Return of EA Sports’ College Football Game Opens Esports to New Fans
The coming return of EA Sports' popular college football game could spawn an influx of new esports fans young and old.
Sports League Expansion, and How Lost Revenues and Media Rights Factor In
Lost revenues for the major sports leagues in the U.S. could mean expansion is in the works to pocket more cash (via rights deals and expansion fees)
MLB's New 'Film Room' Further Democratizes Sports Video
MLB's new "Film Room" product could change the way audiences interact with baseball highlights and create new connections with younger, digitally-focused audiences.
NBA Leaning Into Fans, Digital Video With Restart in Orlando
The NBA's kept a vibrant digital presence during quarantine, and now looks to cash in on that and #NBATwitter in-game as the league returns.
As Sports Move to Return, Baseball is Looking Left Out
As the NBA, MLS and NHL prepare to come back with adjusted schedules, MLB has still yet to agree to a plan... which isn't a great sign for it going forward.
For TV Audiences, Advertisers & Networks, 'Group Play' NBA Return Could be Best Bet
The NBA's potentially leaving a lot of money on the table if it opts for a standard postseason. We look at the pros of group play.
Potential NBA Plan to Return Could Create March Madness in Summer
If the NBA finds a way to return with a Vegas "bubble" setup, we could see months filled with live basketball games on TV.
NBA Games Have Fewer Fans Watching on Linear TV, But Does That Matter?
The NBA's ratings don't necessarily matter as much as how the league's been able to create an enormous fan base via digital content.
Pac-12, Apple TV+ May Not be the Answer to Each Other's Problems
Apple TV+ and the Pac-12 are entering into a discussion because of the situations they've found themselves in. A deal may not fix those issues.
NCAA Tournament a Slam Dunk for Brands in 2019
March Madness generated plenty of on-court excitement, and off-the-court, plenty of brands managed to cash in on the attentive audiences.
ESPN, Kansas Provide Glimpse at Potential Future for Sports Streaming
ESPN+ is poised to create further disruptions -- and perhaps a more stable future -- for college sports inventory given today's Kansas deal.