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How Long Can Disney Hold Out As Rivals Shape Football Season For Fans?
ESPN's controlled the narrative around college football for decades. What happens if it loses that footing via the DirecTV dispute?
Locked Out Of Local TV: The Streaming Bundle We Still Can’t Get
It’s time to ask why viewers can’t simply pay for what many want: a bundle comprised of just OTA broadcast TV networks and local stations/diginets — reasonably priced and easy to access via streaming.
NBCU Teaching TV New Tricks, DirecTV And Dish Mess With Local Broadcasters
NBCU is doubling down on contextual and shoppable, the years two biggest trends. But will they stick? Meanwhile, Dish and Direct are looking at how to ditch broadcast. But can they?
YouTube’s Sunday Ticket Structure A Touchdown… For YouTube
YouTube’s pricing around NFL Sunday Ticket is a savvy bet that fans will sign up, even if it means completely changing TV providers.
Amazon Prime Video, Creators and Fixing the Clunky User Experience
Amazon's new deal with Donald Glover plots a path toward more curation, channels and a better user interface.
NFL's Next Media Rights Deal Can Define League, Network Futures
The NFL's 2022 media rights should dictate a lot for both the league going forward and the fortunes of its various broadcast (and maybe streaming) partners.
Who -- Other Than T-Mobile -- Needs TVision?
T-Mobile's TVision is yet another streaming service in a sea of them. Can it set itself apart in a crowded marketplace?
Can Satellite TV Survive in Streaming-Centric World?
AT&T's interest in selling DirecTV brings up the question of whether or not satellite TV even works going forward vs. streaming alternatives.
AT&T TV Service Feels Like Cable's Bad Old, Good Old Days
AT&T TV launched nationwide today, a successor to the collapsing DirecTV. But for all its modern features, it feels like a throwback to cable TV's bad old days.
ACC Network Deal with Charter/Spectrum is Big Piece of Carriage Puzzle
The ACC Network's coverage footprint continues to grow as the conference added Charter/Spectrum this week and is looking strong before launch.