ESPN, Fox, Warner Bros. to launch sports streaming platform

[countryroads316]

ESPN, Fox, Warner Bros. to launch streaming app

ESPN, Fox and Warner Brothers Discovery announced plans on Tuesday to launch a sports streaming platform in the fall that will include offerings from at least 15 networks and all four major professional sports leagues.

www.espn.com

 

[Beengay fudgepackers]

They’re on a mission to ruin sports.

 

[Stymietee]

They’re on a mission to ruin sports.

That PPV "test" game garnered quite a hefty sum, and they all took note. Blaming them for the actions of those who decided to shell out their money to watch a game is undeserved... it's just good business.
That said, I am interested in your perspective on how they will "ruin sports."

 

[chillerdab]

He doesnt have positions. He has complaints.

 

[All-Star Benchwarmer]

Does this mean sports will be commercial free?

 

[Edonidd]

Does this mean sports will be commercial free?

This means you'll pay more and get less.

 

[Beengay fudgepackers]

That PPV "test" game garnered quite a hefty sum, and they all took note. Blaming them for the actions of those who decided to shell out their money to watch a game is undeserved... it's just good business.
That said, I am interested in your perspective on how they will "ruin sports."

Good business decisions ruin things. It’s the bad part of capitalism. When capitalists try to squeeze every cent out of a product, people will stop using it. In this case, people will stop watching gradually over time until no one cares and no one talks about it.

 

[Stymietee]

Good business decisions ruin things. It’s the bad part of capitalism. When capitalists try to squeeze every cent out of a product, people will stop using it. In this case, people will stop watching gradually over time until no one cares and no one talks about it.

Thanks!

 

[Hank Kingsley]

They’re on a mission to ruin sports.

I finally agree with you on something.

 

[Hank Kingsley]

Good business decisions ruin things. It’s the bad part of capitalism. When capitalists try to squeeze every cent out of a product, people will stop using it. In this case, people will stop watching gradually over time until no one cares and no one talks about it.

Personally, I just fucking hate streaming sports.

 

[skinsdad62]

One app controlling all the sports you love , what possibly could go wrong ? Making something convenient with one group having a monopoly on it is never good for consumers or freedom .

 

[Stymietee]

Dolphins-Chiefs Playoff Game on Peacock Sets Streaming Record With Average of 23 Million Viewers​

Saturday night’s AFC wild-card playoff game between the Miami Dolphins and Kansas City Chiefs on Peacock set a record for the most-watched event on a streaming service

 

[Debbie Does]

Dolphins-Chiefs Playoff Game on Peacock Sets Streaming Record With Average of 23 Million Viewers​

Saturday night’s AFC wild-card playoff game between the Miami Dolphins and Kansas City Chiefs on Peacock set a record for the most-watched event on a streaming service

Yeah, but it was the lowest-rated game of the weekend, while interest should have been the highest. A "streaming record" isn't shit compared to a normal broadcast record.

If you look at the demographics of viewers of this game, it lost in every age group except Gen Z , the kids, basically, who still live in Mom's basement and can't afford a place of their own because they spend all their money on streaming services.

 

[Stymietee]

Yeah, but it was the lowest-rated game of the weekend, while interest should have been the highest. A "streaming record" isn't shit compared to a normal broadcast record.

If you look at the demographics of viewers of this game, it lost in every age group except Gen Z , the kids, basically, who still live in Mom's basement and can't afford a place of their own because they spend all their money on streaming services.

The NFL isn't interested in present generational spending, that's already locked in. Generational Z is part of the future sports spending power in the U.S. The league took note of that future and although there are certainly those among us who will minimize those numbers, the NFL certainly will not.

 

[skinsdad62]

Streaming is the future for sure . My complaint is the monopoly