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dailymail.co.uk - Oliver Salt - Trump opens landmark review of sports broadcasting
Trump opens landmark review of sports broadcasting
Mail Online

Donald Trump 's government has launched a public inquiry into the ongoing shift of live sports from broadcast channels to paid streaming services. Sports fans are being asked to fork out on more and more subscription fees by the year, with the…

dailymail.co.uk - Jake Fenner - Travis Kelce 'being eyed by Amazon Prime' for NFL broadcast job
Travis Kelce 'being eyed by Amazon Prime' for NFL broadcast job
Mail Online

With no clarity on Travis Kelce 's future at the moment, speculation on his next move continues as the NFL world awaits word on his potential retirement. Kelce, 36, has not provided clarity into what 2026 may hold for him on the field after a rough…

express.co.uk - Tom Sunderland - Champions League draw host issues apology as broadcast turns awkward
Champions League draw host issues apology as broadcast turns awkward
Express.co.uk

Things took an awkward turn during the UCL last-16 draw This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Friday's Champions League last-16 draw took an awkward turn as host Pedro Pinto…

thesun.co.uk - Tom Coley - Premier League launches own streaming service in major broadcast change
Premier League launches own streaming service in major broadcast change
The Sun

THE Premier League have hinted at a potential Netflix-style streaming service for fans in the UK. A direct-to-consumer platform is set to be launched – but it will first go to Singapore. Your info will be used in accordance with our Privacy…

chron.com - Leah Vann - Former Texas Rangers broadcast network folds, announces Houston layoffs
Former Texas Rangers broadcast network folds, announces Houston layoffs
Chron

Main Street Sports Group took its first steps to close its doors earlier this month. According to the Houston Business Journal, on Feb. 13, Main Street distributed WARN notices to its 18 employees based in The Woodlands about its plans to close its…

cbs8.com - Joe Reedy (AP) - FCC seeks public comment as live sports shift from broadcast TV to streaming
FCC seeks public comment as live sports shift from broadcast TV to streaming
cbs8.com

WASHINGTON — The Federal Communications Commission is seeking public comments on the ongoing shift of live sports from broadcast channels to streaming services. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr announced the request for comment Wednesday. The…

nypost.com - Jenna Lemoncelli - Travis Kelce in line for $15 million NFL broadcast job as he mulls retirement
Travis Kelce in line for $15 million NFL broadcast job as he mulls retirement
New York Post

Travis Kelce won't be unemployed if he chooses to retire. The three-time Super Bowl champ may choose to play a 14th NFL season — or pivot to a career in broadcasting, where he could earn $15 million as a studio presence for a network…

si.com - Madison Williams - Travis Kelce Listed As 'Wild Card' for Top NFL Broadcasting Job Post-Retirement
Travis Kelce Listed As 'Wild Card' for Top NFL Broadcasting Job Post-Retirement
Sports Illustrated

Travis Kelce still hasn't made an official announcement about his plan for the 2026 season—will he retire, or will he sign up for a 14th season with the Chiefs? Regardless, Kelce's retirement will likely be within the next year or two. What…

si.com - Greg Kuffner - Reds Broadcaster Jeff Brantley Reveals Bold Plan for Rhett Lowder and Chase Burns
Reds Broadcaster Jeff Brantley Reveals Bold Plan for Rhett Lowder and Chase Burns
Sports Illustrated

One of the biggest storyline in Reds Spring Training is the battle for the fifth starter spot. While it certainly feels like Chase Burns is the favorite to win the job, Reds broadcaster Jeff Brantley proposed an interesting idea on the Reds Hot…

cbssports.com - Brandon Marcello - Big Ten, SEC urge Congress to reject proposal that would consolidate FBS broadcasting rights
Big Ten, SEC urge Congress to reject proposal that would consolidate FBS broadcasting rights
CBS Sports

The Big Ten and SEC have submitted a white paper to members of Congress urging lawmakers to reject a proposal that would consolidate college sports media rights under a federally supervised entity, arguing the plan would not deliver the promised…

dailystar.co.uk - Will Schofield - Premier League to launch own streaming service in major broadcasting shake-up
Premier League to launch own streaming service in major broadcasting shake-up
Daily Star

The Premier League is set to launch its own streaming platform in a major broadcasting shake-up. Richard Masters, the chief executive of the Premier League, revealed the news at the FT Business of Football Conference on Thursday. The platform will…

nytimes.com - Matt Slater - Premier League trialling direct-to-consumer streaming in Singapore: Is this the future?
Premier League trialling direct-to-consumer streaming in Singapore: Is this the future?
The New York Times

The Premier League has finally decided to cut out the middle man by launching its own direct-to-consumer streaming channel in Singapore — a move that may signal the end of a decades-old broadcasting model. Dubbed ‘Premflix' when it…

koreatimes.co.kr - Yonhap - Korea's content industry exports hit record level
Korea's content industry exports hit record level
The Korea Times

Korea's content industry exports hit a record high in 2024, fueled by the global boom of Korean pop culture, known as 'hallyu,' the government said Friday. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism reported that the industry's exports totaled…

broadbandtvnews.com - Julian Clover - MPs line up behind broadcasters' bid to expand UK free-to-air sports 'crown jewels'
MPs line up behind broadcasters' bid to expand UK free-to-air sports 'crown jewels'
Broadband TV News

Public service broadcasters are stepping up efforts to persuade the UK government to expand the list of sporting events protected for free-to-air TV, with a number of Labour MPs understood to be supportive. Broadcasters want key properties moved…

forbes.com - Bernard Marr - Why AI Is A Game-Changer For Creatives, And Why The Creative Industries Must Fight For Their Rights
Why AI Is A Game-Changer For Creatives, And Why The Creative Industries Must Fight For Their Rights
Forbes

AI is transforming the creative industries, and the debate around whether it helps or harms artists is missing the bigger picture When Will.i.am and Mercedes decided to rethink what it feels like to drive an electric car, they did not hire a film…

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