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Disney posts mixed results for fiscal Q4
Disney posted a mixed bag of financial results for its fiscal Q4, with revenue boosted by streaming but nearly offset by lower income from traditional linear networks like ABC and FX.
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Spotify to start offering music videos in U.S.
Spotify will launch music videos for U.S. premium subscribers in the coming weeks, after testing the same feature with overseas users in recent months.
CuriosityStream boasts higher revenue on stronger licensing income during Q3
CuriosityStream revealed a sharp increase in income during its third quarter (Q3) of the year, boosted by better revenue from its direct-to-consumer streaming operation and ongoing content licensing initiatives.
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Parks: Streamers gravitating toward live sports services
More than one-third of streaming households are paying for a sports-specific app to stay on top of their favorite teams or games.
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Google pressures Disney to lower subscriber fees for ESPN as YouTube TV spat drags on
Google is holding out hope that Disney will offer it a lower rate for ESPN — something that could trigger similar demands from other companies, if Disney accepts Google's offer.
Ampere: Older audiences driving adoption of YouTube on TV
The trend has accelerated adoption of YouTube in the homes of streaming consumers who are looking for entertainment, news and sports across different platforms.
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Cheapest ways to watch ESPN during YouTube TV dispute
ESPN and ABC are unavailable on YouTube, leaving many sports fans looking for alternative services.
Disney says ESPN to remain off YouTube TV through college football weekend
Both sides are still at odds over certain terms, including how much Google should pay Disney for distribution of ESPN, ABC and other channels on YouTube TV.
ESPN Bet to close, sports network forges partnership with DraftKings
ESPN Bet is winding down after the network ended its 10-year deal with Penn Entertainment earlier than expected.
Xperi: TiVo One grows to 4.8 million users during Q3
Xperi logged a 16 percent decline in overall revenue, but said its TiVo OS is gaining momentum with streamers around the world.
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Sinclair CEO: Open season for broadcasters mergers, acquisitions
Two months after Sinclair said it was reviewing its businesses, Sinclair's top executive hinted the company is ready to buy.
Bango: Americans prioritize streaming apps in budgets
Americans are cutting back on certain household-related spending to maintain access to streaming services, according to Bango.
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