Skip to content
Awful Announcing

Awful Announcing

  • Home
  • ESPN
  • Fox
  • NBC
  • CBS
  • Warner Bros. Discovery
  • Other
    • AA Podcasts
    • League Networks
    • Local Networks
    • International
    • Online Outlets
    • Announcing Schedules
    • Ratings
    • Viewing Picks
    • NFL
    • Lifestyle
  • About
    • Privacy Policy
  • Newsletter
  • Home
  • ESPN
  • Fox
  • NBC
  • CBS
  • Warner Bros. Discovery
  • Other
    • AA Podcasts
    • League Networks
    • Local Networks
    • International
    • Online Outlets
    • Announcing Schedules
    • Ratings
    • Viewing Picks
    • NFL
    • Lifestyle
  • About
    • Privacy Policy
  • Newsletter
  • Link to Twitter Link to Twitter
  • Link to Facebook Link to Facebook
  • Link to Instagram Link to Instagram
  • Link to RSS Link to RSS

Archives

Houston Astros relief pitcher Forrest Whitley

Houston Astros won’t launch streaming service in 2025, cite contractual obligations

"Due to long-term affiliation agreements ... we are not able to provide direct-to-consumer streaming at this time."

By Drew Lerner OnApr 22, 2025 0
A MLB.TV network error image on March 27, 2025.

MLB offers those affected by MLB.tv Opening Day outages $10 off if they buy something else

"We’re sorry we screwed up the most visible day of the season. Please forgive us by spending at least $15 more.”

By Sean Keeley OnMar 29, 2025 0
Mike Felger

Boston radio host Mike Felger ‘sick of getting digitally penetrated’ trying to watch games on streaming services

"How do I... I can't even... I don't know where to begin to watch the effing game."

By Sean Keeley OnMar 29, 2025 0
NFL Thursday Night Football on Amazon Prime Video

Nielsen’s first-party data usage should alleviate NFL ratings dip

Expect to see ratings for all streaming NFL partners to magically go up.

By Sean Keeley OnSep 10, 2024 0
Multiple streaming services appear on a Roku TV, including Netflix, Hulu, Prime, Disney, Max, Tubi, YouTube, and Apple TV

Disney, Max password-sharing crackdowns coming soon

Disney will begin pushing back on password sharing "in earnest" this September.

By Sean Keeley OnAug 7, 2024 1
Venu Sports App "For You" page in development

Reporter allegedly uncovers Venu Sports smart TV app in development

A lot can change between now and launch, but this gives us some potential insight into what to expect.

By Sean Keeley OnJun 24, 2024 1
Nielsen May 2024 TV Viewing

Nielsen: Streaming share reaches all-time high with 38.8% of TV viewers

YouTube continued its dominance as the top-performing streaming platform with a 9.7% share.

By Sean Keeley OnJun 18, 2024 0
Credit: Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union

Paramount+

Is sports programming the solution to streaming service subscription hopping?

Commentators, from left, Jac Collinsworth, Tony Dungy and Rodney Harrison talk on-air for NBC/Peacock Sunday Night Football after the game of a regular season NFL football matchup Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla.

We assure you, the NFL is very happy with Peacock’s playoff game ratings

Where you might see disappointment, the NFL saw proof of concept.

By Sean Keeley OnJan 17, 2024 8
Peacock

Ohio State fans don’t seem to be enjoying their Peacock experience

"Peacock is doing weird things..."

By Sean Keeley OnOct 14, 2023 10
Amazon's Prime Video Thursday Night Football studio team.

Nielsen plan to incorporate Amazon’s internal data for ‘Thursday Night Football’ draws anger from ESPN, FOX

"Reckless, wrongheaded, and a slap in the face to the largest Nielsen clients and NFL partners."

By Sean Keeley OnAug 28, 2023 3
Netflix and Hulu apps are displayed on an Apple TV system.

Proposed bill aims to close loophole on excessively loud streaming commercials

"Consumers are fed up with advertisers blaring TV commercials at disruptively high volumes because of a weak FCC enforcement regime and a loophole for streaming TV."

By Sean Keeley OnApr 2, 2023 4
A widespread outage hit Hulu Live TV customers on Thursday night while sports fans were watching the ALCS and NLCS. Awful Announcing photo illustration

Hulu + Live TV is no longer offering free trial for new subscribers

Hulu discontinued its free trial as of Dec. 21, along with its monthly rate increase.

By Ian Casselberry OnDec 22, 2021 0

Notre Dame’s success with Fighting Irish TV streaming service could lead to subscription model

Other schools are developing their own streaming media platforms as a result.

By Ian Casselberry OnJul 21, 2021 3
Bally Sports

Sinclair reportedly raising $250 million for their Bally Sports streaming service

Sinclair is projecting 4.4 million streaming customers by 2027.

By Sean Keeley OnJun 10, 2021 5

Bill Cowher bullies Dora the Explorer in ad for Paramount+ streaming service

The CBS analyst and Hall of Fame NFL coach isn't taking orders from a talking map.

By Ian Casselberry OnJan 25, 2021 0

Upstart mobile platform Buzzer allows viewers to aggregate streaming live sports

Users can receive personalized, real-time notifications for close games and then access live sports subscriptions.

By Ian Casselberry OnSep 29, 2020 0

Blue Jays fans in Canada latest to suffer from MLB’s baffling blackout restrictions

Canadian fans who want to watch the Blue Jays are faced with subscribing to two streaming services.

By Ian Casselberry OnFeb 24, 2020 17
Mark Cuban

Mark Cuban blames cord-cutting for NBA’s declining TV ratings

"All of our national broadcasts are exclusively available on cable, which is losing subs daily."

By Ian Casselberry OnNov 28, 2019 17
DAZN's Joe Markowski talked about the benefits of having their apps available through Comcast.

DAZN’s Joe Markowski says Comcast deal could lead to deals with other providers: “Comcast is the first domino to fall.”

"This is going to supercharge what will already be a lucrative three or four-month period at the end of the year for us."

By Shlomo Sprung OnSep 19, 2019 2

Sidebar

Popular Posts

Who will survive the boom of emerging sports leagues?

The NCAA desperately needs to optimize its winter championship schedule

Why did ESPN cancel 'Around The Horn'?

Who is really in charge at ESPN?

Is the 'stick to sports' crowd out of things to say?

NCAA launches ad campaign aimed at sports bettors harassing athletes

Footer

  • Legal Information
  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclaimer
  • Link to Twitter Link to Twitter
  • Link to Facebook Link to Facebook
  • Link to Instagram Link to Instagram
  • Link to RSS Link to RSS
AwfulAnnouncing.com is a Sports fan web site and is in no way affiliated with any media organization, any professional sports league, team, organization, or its Properties. This site is for informational and entertainment purposes only. AwfulAnnouncing.com is not an official web site for any media organization, professional sports league, team, or organization. Copyright © 2020 www.AwfulAnnouncing.com - All Rights Reserved - Trademarks used herein are property of their respective owners.

arrow