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ESPN layoffs connected to Disney’s YouTube TV dispute, report says
A multi-week programming dispute between the Walt Disney Company and Google-owned streaming service YouTube TV is still having an impact, months after the carriage dispute was settled.
Hub: Sports fans still frustrated by broadcast, streaming TV deals
Fragmented media rights deals force viewers to navigate multiple apps and subscriptions to follow a single sport or team.
Report: NBA considers streaming hub for local games
The NBA is exploring a centralized streaming package for locally televised games, holding talks with YouTube TV, Prime Video, ESPN and DAZN.
ESPN to debut women’s sports block on Sundays
ESPN will air WNBA and NWSL games on Sunday in prime-time as part of a new women's sports block that replaces MLB games.
YouTube TV won’t get ESPN Unlimited until fall, exec confirms
YouTube TV subscribers will have to wait several more months before they can access ESPN Unlimited as part of their streaming TV plan.
FIRST ON THE DESK
YouTube TV offers more details on lower-priced TV packages
YouTube TV is rolling out lower-cost programming packages that allow customers to choose between news, sports and entertainment bundles.
YouTube TV sports-only package to cost $65 per month, include ESPN Unlimited
The package undercuts the main YouTube TV plan and mirrors genre-based bundles offered by Fubo and DIRECTV.
Fox says sports, live news drove sign-ups to Fox One during Q2
Sports programming remains one of the core reasons why people are signing up for a Fox One subscription, but news consumers are stickier.
EARNINGS REPORT
Disney: YouTube TV dispute hurts sports revenue during fiscal Q1
Disney's two-week spat with YouTube TV hurt its sports revenue during its fiscal Q1, executives affirmed on Monday.
EARNINGS REPORT
ESPN closes NFL Media deal following DOJ approval
It is unclear what, if any, concessions ESPN and the NFL made to the Trump administration to seal the deal.
Jimmy Zasowski promoted to President, Platform Distribution at Disney
The move comes as Disney navigates frequent distribution disputes and accelerates its direct-to-consumer strategy.
EXECUTIVE MOVES
ESPN launches new ad campaign promoting year-round sports coverage
The network is trying to avoid seasonality churn-out, similar to what co-owned streamer Fubo experiences each year.