Hub: Streamers turn to YouTube when traditional platforms underwhelm
Streamers are turning to YouTube when they can't find things to watch on other apps, according to a new consumer survey.
Disney, YouTube TV reach deal to restore ESPN, ABC
Google and Disney have reached an agreement that allows ESPN, ABC and other networks to be restored to YouTube TV.
Nielsen data reveals “Monday Night Football” audience drop during YouTube TV dispute
The Monday evening football program lost 1.2 million viewers during the first week of Disney's dispute with YouTube TV, the Nielsen data showed.
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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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Google starts integrating smart assistant Gemini into Google TV Streamer box
Google is bringing its Gemini smart assistant to the Google TV Streamer this week.
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YouTube TV to start issuing $20 bill credits on Sunday as ESPN remains offline
YouTube TV will start issuing $20 bill credits on Sunday as its dispute with Disney over channels like ESPN and ABC enters a second week.
Google, YouTube pull Movies Anywhere support amid ongoing spat with Disney
The decision comes amid an ongoing business fight between Google and Movies Anywhere parent Disney involving YouTube TV.
YouTube TV won’t restore ABC stations for Election Night coverage
The streaming cable alternative said there are plenty of other sources for Election Night information.
Disney execs wrongly claim YouTube TV pulled channels without warning
Disney and YouTube have both been warning TV viewers for weeks that a disruption was likely.
ABC, ESPN pulled from YouTube TV after contract expires
Around 10 million customers have lost access to ABC, ESPN, FX, National Geographic and other Disney-owned channels.
Google parent Alphabet earns $100 billion in revenue; YouTube ad sales jump during Q3
YouTube earned more than $10.2 billion in advertising revenue during Q3, nearly 10 percent of Alphabet’s overall revenue for the period.
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