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💰 Excellent detail from Frank Dunne on how the NBA expect to achieve three times its current $2.67bn per year domestic broadcast revenue by shaking up its rights model for the first time in over two decades. 📢 Just over a month until the exclusive 45-day negotiation period for incumbent broadcast partners opens. 📺 This tender process is likely to be the most important indicator of the future of sports media rights across the industry in the next five years and an indication of how rightsholders should look to adapt to the new reality, making sure that all generations of fans are served and maximising the value that can be generated by broadcast partners across all formats. 💹 Key to achieving these revenue targets will be intense competition for incumbent broadcasters, most likely from tech conglomerates, and a big increase in the number of broadcast partners during the next cycle. Great detail on all the permutations and exclusive insight from former NBA execs here: #NBA #broadcast #sport #sportbiz #usa

Pocket-lint’s Roger Fingas reports on the controversy surrounding Venu Sports. He describes the situation as such: "Three US politicians -- Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Bernie Sanders (I-VT), as well as Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-TX) -- are calling on law enforcement to investigate. Venu Sports, a streaming service created by Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. The venture is due to launch this fall, and will include popular sports channels such as ESPN and TNT. That risks a monopoly in US sports broadcasting, the politicians say..." Venu could be poised to control more than 80% of nationally broadcast sports and more than half of all national sports content. Competitors would have to negotiate with Venu's parent companies for access to over half of the major sporting licensing rights. https://lnkd.in/gJhT37gD #tech #technews

💡 #IndustryInsights: NBA Nears $76 Billion TV Deal Discover how the NBA’s potential $76 billion TV deal is set to redefine media and sports broadcasting. This landmark agreement could significantly boost the NBA’s annual revenue and reshape the future of sports media rights. 📊 Key Highlights: • Impact on media landscape • Increased revenue projections • Strategic moves by the NBA Read the story in full: https://hubs.li/Q02DHDFW0 Go further ➡️ Watch our last webinar on 'Unlocking the Power of Sports Media': https://hubs.li/Q02DHFFy0 #NBA #MediaInnovation #SportsBroadcasting

You can't make this sh*t up. If you follow my posts you see a trend here with sports and streaming, similar to the political race. Losing billions, no public confidence overall, and absolute unwillingness to fix the core problem. When a simple single solution exists to fix it all, bring profits back, and makes happy consumers/fans. #nextgenstreaming #freecast #streamingwars #nomoreappdiving #sports #streaming https://lnkd.in/dXtncA_7

ESPN changed the relationship between people, sports, and their daily routines. Whereas you may have turned your TV off at a certain time, you're now tuned in for Sportscenter. They provided everyone with their favorite thing, convenience. The first around the clock coverage of sports. They exposed the unknown want for more sports. But, it was not only world changing for sports, it was a catalyst for singular focused programming. Tested the market, expanded the market, and then became the market. #sports #sportsmedia #business

TVOT CONNECT: Jon Giegengack will join myself and Colin Dixon of nScreenMedia to talk about The #Evolution of #Sports #Media! Register for this session: https://lnkd.in/g-RDG3Yq Or, subscribe as a member: https://lnkd.in/g3NmaB4A TOPIC: It is a common belief that one genre of content continues to drive passion and demand: sports. What’s the Score? We will explore how fans and consumers value sports – including sports-adjacent content. We will discuss sports fandom vis-a-vis consumption platforms. How ‘sticky’ is exclusive content on a platform for subscribers’ or viewers’ retention or acquisition? Does it differ by major US sports? Does fragmentation impact the overall fan experience? The potential impact of *Spulu,* the controversial proposed sports streaming service from The Walt Disney Company, Fox Corporation, and Warner Bros. Discovery.

The NBA’s current contracts with ESPN and Warner Bros Discovery’s (WBD) TNT Sports expire at the end of the 2024/25 season and are worth a combined US$24 billion. The league targets a major revenue increase, with some observers believing it could double or even triple its annual domestic broadcast income. According to The Athletic's Andrew Marchand, the “framework” of a deal between the NBA and Amazon calls for games broadcast on Prime Video for at “least the next decade.” The deal would begin starting in the 2025-26 season.

Excited to share insights from the latest Sports Business Journal article on the NBA's media rights landscape, focusing on both national and local dynamics. Join me as we explore the potential mega-deals on the horizon and the challenges faced by teams in navigating local broadcasting rights amidst evolving market conditions. Don't miss out on this 3-part deep dive into the future of NBA media partnerships! #NBA #SportsBiz #MediaRights #Broadcasting #SportsBusinessJournal Darin W. White

Sports is going to be what changes our viewing habits. What other type of content do you know that makes people scream at the TV? Its got the money on all sides of the table to change the game and there is shed loads of tech being poured into sports all the time. It's the type of entertainment that people are most passionate about. It's the ONLY form of entertainment that people follow for their whole lives and, importantly, that they will pay crazy amounts to view Thats why subscription-based platforms, which is the way all viewing will be, love sports and can fund significant developments from its revenue The interview below is with 3 superpowers in this arena who know what's going on in OTT and Sports. Carlo De Marchis, James Walmsley and Alexis Gaï speak to me about The Sports Revolution and cultivating loyal followings #Streaming #OTT #sports https://lnkd.in/dt6yrPG6

⛹️♂️ Big moves in the sports broadcasting arena! NBC Universal is reportedly stepping up with a whopping $25 billion offer to secure NBA broadcast rights from Turner Broadcasting System. This major bid is aiming to outshine competitors like Apple and Amazon in the race for these coveted rights starting around 2025 or 2026. 🏀 This potential shift could elevate the yearly value from the existing $1.3 billion to an astounding $3 billion! Such strategic plays demonstrate the immense value and appeal of live sports broadcasting rights in today's media landscape. 🤔 How do you see this impacting the broadcasting industry and sports fans alike? 🚀 If you were in NBC Universal's shoes, how would you leverage these rights to maximize value? 📢 Let's hear your thoughts, experiences, or insights on this developing story! #NBA #Broadcasting #MediaRights #SportsIndustry #NBCUniversal #BusinessStrategy