SNY has launched a direct-to-consumer streaming service for New York Mets games, becoming the first third-party RSN to offer in-market streaming through the MLB App. The service costs $24.99/month or $124.99 for the season and includes MLB’s advanced streaming features.…

SURJ Sports Investment, a subsidiary of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, has acquired a minority stake in DAZN for a reported $1 billion. The deal includes the formation of DAZN MENA, a joint venture aimed at expanding sports broadcasting in…

Roku has secured exclusive streaming rights for Bassmaster professional bass fishing tournaments, expanding its live sports portfolio. The deal includes Elite Qualifiers, Open Series events, the Elite Series, and Friday coverage of the Bassmaster Classic, all available for free on…

Ampere Analysis forecasts that streaming services will invest a record $12.5 billion in live sports rights in 2025, up from $10 billion in 2024. DAZN leads the sector, accounting for one-third of the spending, followed by Amazon, YouTube TV, and…

Netflix held a 35% share of South Korea’s streaming market in 2024, but Tving closed in at 34%, driven by local partnerships, original content, and an ad-supported tier. Coupang Play gained traction with 3.2 million subscribers, while Wavve and Disney+…

Skip unpacks AMC Networks’ Q4 earnings, revealing a nearly $400 million impairment charge, mostly from the declining value of its linear cable networks. While streaming revenue grew 7% to $603 million and DTC subscribers hit 12.4 million, much of that…

Paramount and YouTube TV settled their carriage dispute over Valentine’s Day weekend, keeping CBS, Nickelodeon, MTV, and more on the platform. The multi-year deal also maintains access to Paramount+ with Showtime and BET+ through YouTube Primetime Channels, with Google securing…

Kirby breaks down the YouTube TV-Paramount dispute, pulling back the curtain on what’s really driving the battle over content distribution, user control, and monetization. As direct-to-consumer streaming reshapes the industry, legacy distributors like YouTube TV are pushing back against paying…

Cineverse slashed its way to a standout quarter, with Q4 2024 revenue soaring to $40.7 million—more than triple the prior year—driven by Terrifier 3’s massive box office success. Net income flipped from a $2.9 million loss to a $7.2 million…

Skip sees Roku’s Q4 as a major win, with $1.2 billion in revenue (up 22% YoY) and platform revenue surpassing $1 billion. Its ad business is thriving, but 2025 growth is expected to slow. The biggest threat? Walmart’s acquisition of…