Tag: DirecTV

Curiosity Inc. has partnered with DIRECTV to offer its nonfiction programming through both a paid SVOD add-on and its free FAST channel, Curiosity NOW. The deal expands Curiosity’s U.S. reach to millions of households and leverages DIRECTV’s national footprint across…

MLS commissioner Don Garber revealed that MLS Season Pass on Apple TV+ is averaging 120,000 unique viewers per match, marking a 50% increase from last year. However, ambiguity around what that figure represents—average minute audience or total viewers per match…

AT&T has sold its remaining 70% stake in DirecTV to TPG, fully exiting the pay TV business it entered in 2015. DirecTV, now wholly owned by TPG, plans to expand its investment in video innovation and streaming. The move lets…

The NFL is unlikely to offer single-game or single-team options for Sunday Ticket, despite losing a massive antitrust case last year. Legal and economic experts argue the league is confident it can ultimately prevail in the U.S. Supreme Court and…

Dr. Phil McGraw’s Merit Street Media has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is suing distribution partner Trinity Broadcasting for breach of contract. The network struggled to attract viewers despite claims of wide reach, failed to pay content partners like…

Paramount Global has signed a multi-year carriage renewal with Mediacom Communications, ensuring continued access to CBS, MTV, Nickelodeon, and other networks, plus Paramount+ Premium for Mediacom customers. The deal enhances distribution for Paramount’s content across both linear and streaming formats,…

Lionsgate and DirecTV are launching the Lionsgate Collection, a premium channel featuring curated content from Lionsgate’s 20,000-title library, including hits like Weeds, Nurse Jackie, and The Expendables. The move expands their previous FAST collaborations and supports Lionsgate’s strategy to monetize…

TelevisaUnivision returned to profitability in Q1 2025 with $11.7 million in net income, despite a 10% revenue drop driven by steep advertising declines in both the U.S. and Mexico. Streaming platform ViX showed slower growth at just 4% year over…

Kirby calls out Apple and MLS for failing to make their $2.5 billion streaming deal a success. The 2024 MLS Cup’s viewership plummeted, with Apple TV+ reportedly drawing just 65,000 viewers. In response, Apple is putting MLS Season Pass on…

DirecTV has introduced MySports, a sports-centric skinny bundle designed to provide live sports fans with a targeted, cost-effective streaming option. The package, which launches at $69.99 per month—with a limited-time offer of $49.99 for the first three months—features 40 live…