Jimmy Pitaro hails ‘critical’ Charter deal, won’t commit to DTC launch date
"I’d be lying if didn’t tell you this Charter deal wasn’t critical."
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Charter-Disney deal gives both sides something, but may not fix ‘broken’ system
Media stock price dips show impact of Charter approach beyond Disney
Jimmy Pitaro says ESPN shift to direct-to-consumer streaming won’t upend linear TV channel
"The [traditional TV] model has been very good to Disney."
Cubs reveal timeline for launch of over-the-top access to Marquee
"We’re aiming for July, sometime after the All-Star break."
Padres broadcasting takeover includes MLB.TV in-market OTT streaming offering, deals with linear providers
The Padres have become the first MLB team to have their games available to stream over-the-top in-market through MLB.TV.
ESPN expected to launch full direct-to-consumer offering in 2025 or 2026
Consumers could perhaps buy access to ESPN's main linear feed over the top as early as 2025.
ESPN actively planning to offer linear feed directly to consumers, has deals with two leagues
As per a Wall Street Journal report, ESPN is striking deals so they can offer a direct-to-consumer version of their linear network, and two leagues are already on board.
Jimmy Pitaro says ESPN will go direct-to-consumer “when it makes sense for our business and for our bottom line”
An ESPN direct to consumer service isn't here yet, but we're still talking about "when" rather than "if."
Suns and Mercury are first teams to abandon Diamond Sports RSNs, signing over-the-air and digital deals
The Suns and Mercury have their games headed to broadcast TV. Those games will also be available direct-to-consumer.
YES launches full direct-to-consumer options, for $25 a month or $240 for a year
The long-discussed YES OTT offering is now available.
NFL launches NFL+, announces pricing and features, including local/primetime streaming to phones and tablets
NFL+ will cost $4.99 a month for the basic version, or $9.99 a month for the premium version.
NESN becomes first U.S. RSN to launch full OTT service, offering NESN 360 for $30 a month
The new NESN 360 will also be available via MVPD authentication.
Sinclair’s DTC plans are necessary, aggressive, and may price fans out
Bally Sports+ is a necessary evolution for RSNs, but it won't all be smooth sailing.
Steve Byrd talks Sportradar’s partnership with Big Ten Network for the relaunch of B1G+, and the “showcase” it gives their OTT product
""We do stream thousands of games a year, MLB, NBA, NHL, etc, to bookmakers on a global basis. But with that same infrastructure, we're able to deliver a high-quality OTT service."
MLB’s Chris Marinak says they’re working with RSNs to provide over-the-top offerings, which would mark a huge change
"What we’re trying to do now is work with those RSNs to figure out what type of structure would make sense for an over-the-top product that may not require authentication."
