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Tube Trends: World Cup Gives Brands Rare Chance To Connect Globally
The biggest World Cup ever gives brands an opportunity to forge global audience connections — something many are doing via YouTube already.
Teaming Up For Programmatic, Moment-Based Streaming Ads
A new partnership from StreamLayer and Curated.Media aims to provide programmatic access to key moments during live sports (and other programming).
NFL Subtly Shifts TV Schedule To Streaming-First
As the NFL’s 2026 schedule takes shape, the league appears to be quietly embracing its destiny as streaming-first.
Tube Trends: How YouTube Has Turned Itself Into a Sports Hub
YouTube has seen enormous growth as a hub for sports content worldwide. Now comes the hard part: Merging highlight behavior with live game watching.
How Live Sports On CTV Is Reshaping Opportunity For Local Advertisers
New research shows 78% of CTV advertisers are already running live sports campaigns. Premion's Peter Jones on what that means for local and regional brands.
MLB Teams Cancel FanDuel Sports Network Contracts: Now What?
in a move that could topple the larger regional sports network model, nine MLB teams have cancelled contracts with FanDuel Sports Network.
New Formula 1 Rights Deal Works, If Apple Increases Sports Investment
F1 is coming to Apple in 2026 — but does that mean anything for either without a larger Apple investment in sports?
What West Coast Concerns? Mariners Holding Own On TV During MLB Playoffs
Audience figures for the Mariners (and Dodgers) are faring just fine so far — across TV and YouTube — which may quell fears of a West Coast World Series spelling doom for MLB ratings.
MLB Playoffs Look To Build On 2025 Regular Season TV Successes
MLB’s 2025 season was a success on TV — now how does it grow on that when the possible outcomes have such a wide range of audience possibilities?
Amazon Prime Video Is Masters’ Latest Swing At New Audiences
The Masters has added Amazon Prime Video to its list of media partners, yet again opening up new opportunities around the event.
YouTube’s Friday Night NFL Audience Highlights Specific Limitations
Was the NFL’s first free YouTube game a success? That’s tough to nail down, which showcases limitations (and opportunities).
MLB Targets Expansion, Geography To Enhance National TV Product
Rob Manfred’s recent statements on MLB expansion and realignment take an interesting approach to greater national TV relevance.
Streaming Rebundling Starts Putting TV Back Together
Bundles are returning in earnest now, as sports helps spur a return to centralized programming options for consumers (who have been clamoring for it).
Is It Too Late For MLS To Shift To FIFA Calendar?
MLS is punting on a decision around aligning to the FIFA calendar for now; but is it simply too late to make a change at this point, especially when surveying the U.S. TV landscape?
iSpot Data: Streaming, Primetime TV Ad Reach Keep Rising
iSpot’s new first-half TV report showcases how streaming is growing steadily, primetime’s ability to survive, and the ad market’s increasing consolidation around top networks.
ESPN’s Streaming Future Poised To Win With Volume (And Quality)
As ESPN closes in on potential new additions like NFL media and the MLB rights it recently walked away from, its streaming strategy is starting to become clearer.
Maybe ESPN And MLB Just Needed A Break?
After months of talk around what ESPN and MLB’s split meant for everyone… the two may wind up back together in a way that benefits both parties.
NFL TV Draft: Which Games Will Draw The Biggest Audience In 2025?
Which NFL games are likely to draw the biggest TV audiences this season? We took a swing at the games that have network and streaming partners (and TV viewers) excited.
What Youth Problem? MLB Enters The TikTok Era
On-field rule changes have helped MLB embrace younger fans. The league is now eyeing an expansion into more TikTok content as baseball’s social video success grows.
ESPN’s Streaming Challenge: How To Sell To An Audience That May Not ‘Need’ You
ESPN’s price model for a new streaming service makes financial sense. But how does it sell consumers on needing it?

