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Audience Data Behind The Caitlin Clark Effect
Caitlin Clark puts up big numbers both on and off the court, as we dive into her impact on TV and social video.
NFL’s 18-Game Goals Could Power Impressive TV Expansion
The NFL’s quest for an 18-game schedule seems like it’ll happen at some point, and could spur yet another lucrative subdivision of its TV rights as a result.
College Football’s TV Goals Are Devouring The Sport
College Football Playoff changes could be the move that finally eats the sport alive.
The Super Bowl Is A Ratings Smash, New Stealth App Leaves NFL Top Brass Steaming
Over 100 million people managed to watch the Super Bowl on CBS and what that means for broadcast TV plus why the NFL is still vein-bulging livid over the new sports streaming app.
The NFL Refuses To Be Commoditized By Sports Streamer
The NFL wants no part of a super sports streamer, since it puts the rest of televised sports on an equal playing field.
New Joint Venture Flattens Sports Streaming In Wake Of Media Rights Battles
Some of sports’ biggest rights holders are combining forces, in a move that makes us wonder what the point of escalating rights fees were to begin with.
Hot List: 2024 Is Gonna Be Sick! Starting With CES
This week’s TVREV highlights, and more news across the industry.
ESPN Pays Up To Keep NCAA Championship Rights. What’s Next?
ESPN paying up for NCAA sports championships is all part of a larger plan — but one that looks tougher by the day.
College Football Playoff Pushes Sport Closer To TV-Based Consolidation
College Football’s consolidation looks assured following Sunday’s playoff selections that excluded Florida State.
How Can MLB Fix Its Postseason TV Audience Crisis?
Major League Baseball’s postseason TV product is at a crossroads. So it’s worth examining some solutions to help it pull out of the tailspin.
NBA In-Season Tournament Tries Something New While Sports Look For Answers
The NBA In-Season Tournament presents a radical shift for American sports at a time of radical need.
Should Disney “Cave” To Charter, Maximizing Revenue In Streaming Transition?
Disney and Charter are locked in an impasse that could reshape the cable TV and sports industries. But one analyst suggests Disney needs to give in, and figure out a new cable paradigm, because it needs the money, and fast.
Betting TV Advertising Expanding Reach Beyond Sports Audiences
Sportsbook brands are growing their TV footprint, by looking at non-sports programming as well.
Streaming Needs College Football, But Does College Football Need Streaming?
Streaming exclusivity pushes to cut college football audiences into even smaller pieces… so why do it?
Hot List: Wall Street Bull, A Game Of Cat Or Mouse?
This week on TVREV, Wall Street’s CTV misread, and a summary of articles from across the industry.
Disney Bets On Sports Gambling; After This, The Deluge?
DIsney’s ESPN deal with gambling company Penn Entertainment marks a big change in strategy that likely will be copied across Hollywood. . But this deal won’t be enough to fix what ails Disney or ESPN, so expect more tie-ups to come.
College Sports Consolidation Is Now Just A Battle For Best TV Inventory
The Pac-12 was effectively killed off last week… by TV.
Does Big 12 Expansion Move TV/Fan Needle Enough For Conference?
Big 12 expansion is less about pulling ahead than it is about keeping pace with a rapidly evolving TV rights environment for college football.
Big Questions For Any ESPN ‘Strategic Partner’
If ESPN takes investments from its top league partners, it has ripple effects.
A Strike-Filled Summer Looms Over Hollywood As Iger Goes Deal Hunting
Leadership of SAG-AFTRA, the actors union, announce Thursday that they’re going on strike against Disney and other Hollywood media companies. Impacts could be felt immediately.