Author: Jess Barnes
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Peacock, Apple TV+, & Netflix Are Interested in MLB Streaming Rights
The battle for MLB rights is on. According to a report from Andrew Marchand at The Athletic, streamers are hoping to find their spot in the weekly baseball calendar. Marchand says that NBC, parent company of Peacock, and Apple, which owns Apple TV+, are both interested in Sunday Night Baseball following the end of a…
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Tubi Expands Its Creator Program, Adding 5,000 Free Episodes
Today, Tubi announced that it will be expanding its Tubi for Creators program. The collection of content from creators like Mr. Beast, Alan’s Universe, Jomboy Media, CelinaSpookyBoo and Steven He now includes over 5,000 episodes. With the expansion of the program, Tubi announced that Kudzi Chikumbu will be the company’s new VP of Creator Partnerships.…
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Fandango Will Add Pay-Per-View Capabilities to Its Streaming Service
Fandango announced today that it will be expanding its on-demand streaming service, Fandango at Home, by adding pay-per-view capabilities and cable transactional video-on-demand distribution to the platform. The new additions will allow Fandango to distribute premium content and live events for viewers. Fandango will both expand its first and third-party content distribution for live events…
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Comcast Launches New Soccer Package for Xfinity Customers
Today, Comcast announced the launch of World Soccer Ticket, a video package for soccer fans, exclusively for Xfinity customers. The package will give customers access to more than 1,500 matches fro leagues around the world, including Premier League, UEFA Champions League, Major League Soccer, LALIGA, Liga MX, the FIFA World Cup, and more. The World…
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DIRECTV Brings CuriosityStream to Its Paid and Free Services
CuriosityStream has announced a new deal with DIRECTV that will expand the reach of its nonfiction content. CuriosityStream is the streaming home of science, technology, and history content, with thousands of titles including originals. Explore your favorite topics, learn about new subjects, and indulge your inner geek with thousands of original and specially selected series,…
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The BBB Tells T-Mobile to Change ‘Switch and Save’ Claims That Include Streaming References
The National Advertising Review Board (NARB) of BBB National Programs, has recommended that T-Mobile stop advertising its “switch and save” claims. The NARB says that T-Mobile’s “plus streaming” price comparisons against AT&T and Verizon were unclear and could mislead consumers about actual savings. The decision comes after Verizon made a challenge through the National Advertising…
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Disney Jr. Renews Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+ for 2 More Seasons & Announces Two New Series
Disney Jr. shared its upcoming slate of new series and specials today at the “Disney Jr. Let’s Play!” fan celebration at Disney California Adventure Park. In the announcement, Disney highlighted two new series – Cars: Lightning Racers and Marvel’s Avengers: Mightiest Friends. It was also announced that Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+, which premiered on July 22…
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Buc-ee’s is Hosting a Fundraiser for Texas Hill Country, To Stream Free on MyFree DIRECTV
Travel center chain Buc-ee’s will be hosting a sold out benefit for the Texas Hill Country, Buc-ee’s Presents Robert Earl Keen & Friends: Applause For The Cause, on August 28. Today, DIRECTV announced that the benefit will be free to stream through MyFree DIRECTV, as well as Amazon Music, Veeps, and YouTube. DIRECTV will also make…
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Fubo Plans to Launch Cheaper Fubo Sports Service in the Coming Weeks
In today’s quarterly earnings call, Fubo briefly mentioned plans to launch a new “skinny” sports streaming service soon, noting a need for more competition in the streaming space and more options for consumers. In a report shared with the company’s financial results, Fubo wrote: We are dedicated to offering consumers a variety of content options…
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Streaming Deal: Save $35 on the DIRECTV Entertainment Package with Sports Add On
DIRECTV is celebrating the start of football season with a new offer. Right now, DIRECTV is offering its Entertainment Signature Package with Sports Pack included for just $49.99 for your first month. The Entertainment package has over 90 channels, including ESPN, Fox Sports 1, CNN, Fox News, Disney Channel, Food Network, and more. With the…