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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.
Amazon Knows A Diamond Deal When They See One, Mark Thompson Reveals CNN 2.0
Why Amazon’s rescue of Diamond Sports mostly benefits Amazon and why Thompson’s vision for CNN is shaking up TV news.
Will WBD Buy Paramount, Will Amazon Bail Out Diamond Sports?
Why WBD’s purchase of Paramount might serve to make them even more churn-proof and why Amazon’s decision to bail out Diamond Sports might reverberate throughout the industry.
Could Amazon Get Into The RSN Game? (And Why Would They?)
Amazon suddenly has eyes on investing in Diamond Sports — something that actually makes too much sense.
Where Could Teams Turn Without Regional Sports Networks?
With uncertainty swirling around Bally Sports RSNs, as many as 42 U.S. teams are potentially affected — and none more than MLB clubs that are about to start the 2023 season.
Nielsen Revises Gauge Metrics, Bally Goes Bankrupt
The three most interesting takeaways from Nielsen’s revised The Gauge ratings plus what happens to streaming RSNs now that Diamond’s gone bankrupt.
Digital Advertising Under Fire From All Sides, Sinclair’s Bally Sports RSNs Headed For Bankruptcy Court
The DOJ is coming for Google and the IAB is coming for Apple. Plus why we’re still bullish on streaming RSN apps.
It’s Just “Max” Now, RSNs Bumpy Road To Streaming
Why losing “HBO” from “HBO Max” is a smart move and why moving RSNs to streaming is a bigger deal than many realize.
As Streaming Atomizes, Sinclair, L.A. Clippers Show Where We’re Headed
As traditional sources of licensed programming dry up, more middle-tier media companies are creating their own shows, whether it’s the NBA’s L.A. Clippers or Sinclair Broadcast Group. They’re seeking to fill holes caused by streaming, cord-cutting, and other shifts in the TV industry.
Sinclair Needs Baseball If It Wants To Avoid Striking Out On Streaming
Sinclair’s all-in on baseball as it prepares to launch a streaming service. But what happens if MLB’s labor talks stall?
Sinclair Swings For Fences, Could Remake Sports TV With Localized Streaming Service
Sinclair Broadcast Group is making another big bet on sports TV, raising $250 million to finance a streaming service in the 21 markets where it owns cable sports services. The streamer could reshape the online streaming landscape, and add gambling with Sinclair's Bally's ownership.
One Year On, Sports Networks Laying Bets On On-Screen Gambling Future
One year after the U.S. Supreme Court allowed states to legalize gambling, media companies Fox, Sinclair and ESPN are all betting that gambling will help their programming.
Sinclair, FloSports Present Two Possible Futures for (Most) Sports Content
The past week has seen two pretty important happenings in the world of sports content, with Sinclair's RSN buy and FloSports' CAA deal.
Sinclair Bets Big On Local Sports Gambling With $10.6B RSN Deal
Sinclair's $10.6 billion deal to buy 21 regional sports networks is a bet on betting itself, as sports gambling and new technologies enable new viewer experiences, and revenue opportunities.