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☆ David Zaslav risked Warner Bros. Discovery's future by passing on the NBA — and the gamble might pay off
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-14 | by ( James Faris | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

NBA rights proved to be a hotter commodity than many expected — seemingly including WBD CEO David Zaslav. The Charter deal is a coup for WBDWall Street has had little confidence in Zaslav and company lately. AdvertisementAfter the news that WBD had done just that with Charter, Greenfield heaped praise on WBD. As great as WBD's deal with Charter may be, Greenfield doesn't believe Zaslav is out of the woods. If Zaslav surprises the Street again with his Comcast deal, his company may have better days ahead.

Persons: —, David Zaslav, NBCU, WBD's, Max —, WBD, Rich Greenfield, LightShed, Greenfield, Turner, Craig Moffett, MoffettNathanson, Moffett, Zaslav, Brian Roberts, Matt Belloni, Greenfield doesn't, Comcast's NBCU, Charter's, Venu, Brandon Ross Organizations: Service, Warner, NBA, Business, TNT, HGTV, Food Network, Comcast, DirecTV, Warner Bros, WBD, Charter, NBC Universal, Zaslav, Puck News, —, Disney Locations: Zaslav

☆ A complete timeline of 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' star Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen's relationship
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-13 | by ( Palmer Haasch | Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Read previewTaylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen's rocky relationship is finally coming to light after their appearance in "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" season one. That was the inciting incident that eventually led to "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives." Taylor Frankie Paul was arrested while they were filming the first episode of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives." Spring 2024: Paul and Mortensen document their relationship difficulties on "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives." On September 4, Paul appeared on "The Viall Files" podcast to address her previous scandals and her appearance on "The Secret Wives to Mormon Wives."

Persons: —, Taylor Frankie Paul, TikTok, Paul, Mortensen, Tate Paul, Tate, Disney, Pamela Littky Paul, Indy, she's, Taylor's, it's, Mortensen's, Ashley Rose Ramirez Paul, Neeley, Jenna, Neely, 6lbs, we've, I've, It's Organizations: Service, Business, Herriman City Police Department, Salt Lake Tribune, Daily Mail Locations: Dakota, Salt, Las Vegas

☆ Yes, a couple on 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' is related to Ben and Casey Affleck. Here's what to know about Jen and Zac.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

But it's fellow influencer Jen Affleck's relationship with her husband, Zac Affleck, that show has caught fans' attention. Here's what to know about Zac and Jen Affleck and their relationship. Zac and Jen met when she was 18 and they got married a year laterJen said she met Zac on a dating app called Mutual in 2018 when she was 18 and he was 21. Jen said last week during an interview with People that Zac was only a "distant relative" and the couple had never met Ben or Casey Affleck. AdvertisementJen auditioned to be part of 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' before joining Mormon MomTokIn the "Weekly Trash" podcast episode, Jen said she wasn't affiliated with Mormon MomTok before the show started filming.

Persons: —, Ben, Casey Affleck, Taylor Frankie Paul, Jen Affleck's, Zac Affleck, Zac, Jen, Jen Affleck, Maria, Jen's, Rick, Nora Affleck, Lucas Lowell Affleck, Ben Affleck, Jennifer Lopez, Monica Schipper, I'm, Arizona Jen Organizations: Service, Hulu, Business, Brigham Young University, Brigham Young University in, Mormon, TikTok Locations: Las Vegas, Utah, Ecuador, Brigham Young University in Utah, Northern California, Salt Lake City, Arizona

☆ TV shows face a cutthroat new era
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Lucia Moses | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

To hear agents, lawyers, and producers tell it, the Hollywood they're going back to is more risk-averse than ever. Think of the "Suits LA" spinoff of the USA Networks show that was popularized by Netflix, and shows with big stars attached to them. Even big stars are getting slightedThere's an overall feeling that Hollywood has become too risk-averse. But in the meantime, the dearth of shows being ordered will take its toll on Hollywood. "There's just some people who are not going to be able to survive this dark period," a second lawyer said.

Persons: —, it's, ProdPro, David Zaslav, Jennifer Salke, bankable, Elle Fanning, Nicole Kidman, David E, Kelley, Bill Dubuque, Comcast's Peacock, Jake Gyllenhaal, Kathy Bates, There's, Jonathan Glickman Organizations: Service, Hollywood, Netflix, USA Networks, Business, Warner Bros . Discovery, Amazon MGM Studios, Apple, Netflix . Media, Disney, CBS, Industry, Producers, Miramax Locations: Hollywood

To help you decide whether ESPN Plus is right for your needs, we've answered all of your pressing questions, including how much is ESPN Plus and any available deals on subscriptions. ESPN Plus (Monthly Plan) ESPN Plus is designed for sports, giving subscribers access to live MLB, NHL, NFL, soccer, golf, and UFC fights. Hulu + Live TV Hulu + Live TV includes over 90 channels, along with Hulu's on-demand library and access to Disney Plus and ESPN Plus. If you already have a Hulu or Disney Plus subscription, your MyDisney account login information will be the same for ESPN Plus. Instead of launching a separate service, all ESPN Plus content is unlocked in the ESPN app once you subscribe.

Persons: we've, There's, Peyton Manning, What's, Hulu's, you'll, Venu, —, Fubo Organizations: Business, ESPN, ESPN Plus, NBA, MLB, NHL, NFL, UFC, Hulu, Disney Plus, Disney, ABC, ESPN3, ESPN2, ESPN ESPN, Fire, Apple, Google, Fox, Warner Bros, Discovery, TNT, TBS

☆ Apple is taking a bigger bite out of the creator economy and influencers are fuming
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-11 | by ( Amanda Perelli | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewApple's in-app fees are eating away at creator earnings without giving much back in return, according to disgruntled members of the influencer industry. The fee takes a percentage of donations and purchases made through Apple mobile devices, affecting marketers, followers, and creators themselves. Advertisement"There's no denying the positive impact Apple has had on the creator economy," said Lindsey Gamble, who advises influencers on marketing strategies. Patreon is the latest creator platform hit with Apple's in-app fee. Jim Louderback, a creator economy advisor, recently wrote that creators should Boycott Apple in his newsletter, "Inside the Creator Economy."

Persons: —, Lindsey Gamble, influencers, Gamble, Apple, Hulu, TikTok, HBO's Max, influencers Rosanna Pansino, Lauren Riihimaki, YouTuber, Patreon, Jim Louderback, Boycott Apple, Louderback, vig Organizations: Service, Substack, YouTube, Facebook, Business, Apple, Mighty Networks, Services, Spotify, Hollywood, Netflix, Hype, Apple's, Google

☆ Whitney Leavitt has emerged as the villain of 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' season one. She said the show was 'not how I remember it.'
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-10 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewWhitney Leavitt blamed the edit for looking bad on "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives," after fans called her the villain of season one. It's unclear if Whitney is done with the other Mormon MomTokersAt the end of season one, Whitney seems to leave the Mormon MomTok group. Whitney told Distractify last week: "I don't really know, and I don't really feel welcomed in, like, the whole group as a whole. Taylor told Distractify last week that she's friends with Whitney, but added "you never know if she has mixed feelings." Advertisement"The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" season one is available to stream on Hulu.

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We'll show you how to watch the presidential debate from anywhere, including cable, streaming, and free options. How to watch the presidential debate in the USThere are tons of ways to watch the debate live in the US. Sling TV and Fubo are great services to upgrade your live TV viewing options and watch the presidential debate. How to watch the presidential debate in CanadaThe debate will be available to stream through CTV News Live in Canada. Like the first presidential debate, tonight's debate will last 90 minutes.

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Keep reading to learn how to watch US Open live streams, including free options. ESPN Plus (Monthly Plan) ESPN Plus is designed for sports, giving subscribers access to live MLB, NHL, NFL, soccer, golf, and UFC fights. Both services carry ABC, ESPN, ESPN 2, ESPN3, and ESPNews, with a few exceptions, which we'll detail below. Sling TV Subscription For just the essentials without any extra fluff, Sling TV is the streaming service you're looking for. Where to watch the US Open in AustraliaThere are a couple of ways to watch the US Open in Australia.

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☆ Selena Gomez is a billionaire
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-06 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

New York CNN —Selena Gomez can now add becoming a billionaire to her long list of achievements. The 32-year-old actress, singer, investor and entrepreneur just achieved the financial milestone thus making her one of the youngest self-made billionaires in the United States, according to Bloomberg, which values her net worth at $1.3 billion. But her following has also helped her Rare Beauty line, putting her in the celebrity-led category of makeup brands dominated by Rihanna and the Kardashians. Gomez also has reportedly reached out to investors for Rare Beauty, seeking a $2 billion valuation. Gomez’s representative didn’t immediately respond to CNN’s request for comment.

Persons: New York CNN — Selena Gomez, influencers, Instagram, Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Gomez, didn’t Organizations: New, New York CNN, Bloomberg, Puma, Rihanna, Rare, Fund, Hulu Locations: New York, United States

☆ Fyre Festival II has no lineup, no location, and no actual date — but mastermind Billy McFarland insists it's still happening
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-05 | by ( Palmer Haasch | Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Here's everything we know about Fyre Festival II — and be warned, it's not a lot. "It really all started during this seven-month stint in solitary confinement," he said in the Fyre Festival II announcement video. When and where is Fyre Festival II? Who's on the lineup for Fyre Festival II? He also said he was working with "one of the biggest production companies" on a deal to produce "Fyre Festival: The Broadway Musical," which is admittedly much more intriguing than the prospect of another Fyre Festival itself.

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☆ Why 'fake heiress' Anna Sorokin, quietly released from house arrest, can compete in 'Dancing With the Stars' with an ankle monitor
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-04 | by ( Caralynn Matassa | Jacob Shamsian | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

On Wednesday, ABC announced that Sorokin — who in 2019 was convicted of conning banks, hotels, and individuals out of money by posing as a European heiress named Anna Delvey — would join the cast of "Dancing With the Stars" season 33. Sorokin finished her prison sentence (which she previously called "a huge waste of time") for her crimes in February 2021. Shortly after she was released from prison, an immigration judge put her under house arrest in New York and banned her from using social media. Related storiesAnna Delvey having to wear an ankle monitor in her #DWTS promo photo is absolute perfection. Advertisement"Dancing With the Stars" season 33 airs September 17 on ABC and Disney+ and streams on Hulu the next day.

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☆ Cable TV's collapse deepens: 'It is becoming increasingly clear that there is no longer any floor'
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-03 | by ( Peter Kafka | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Pay-TV distributors — that's conventional cable guys like Comcast, satellite-TV outfits like DirecTV, and digital alternatives like YouTube TV — lost 1.6 million subscribers in the second quarter of 2024, according to analysts at MoffettNathanson. But not as bad as other Q2s, like in 2023, when the industry lost 1.7 million subscribers, or in 2022, when it lost 1.8 million subs. And in other good news for the TV industry … well, that's about it. That's why YouTube TV lost subscribers for the first time in the first quarter, and added only 50,000 subscribers in the second.

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☆ Inside Netflix's hunt for its next ads leader and what it signals about the company's future
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-03 | by ( Lucia Moses | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Reinhard parted ways with previous ad sales leader Peter Naylor in July, in Netflix's second ads leadership shake-up in two years. To get a sense of how Reinhard is approaching the hire, Business Insider spoke with 11 people who had inside knowledge about the search or who are close to Netflix's ad business. Others with those credentials who some insiders think could be in the mix include Pooja Midha, EVP and GM for Effectv, the ad sales arm of Comcast's cable division. "They view ad sales as having a lack of rigor and discipline," the first person who'd had conversations with Netflix said. Netflix also shook up its ad sales leadership twice, with its first ads leader Jeremi Gorman being replaced after a year, and then with Naylor's recent exit.

Persons: —, Amy Reinhard, Reinhard, Peter Naylor, Lisa Valentino, WBD's Ryan Gould, Jim Keller, Pooja Midha, who'd, Naylor, Dimitrios Kambouris, Greg Peters, Peters, hadn't, Jon Whitticom, Whitticom, Netflix's, Jeremi Gorman, they're Organizations: Service, Madison, Business, Netflix, Warner Bros, Disney, Effectv, Hulu, Google, Big Tech, Insiders, Prime, Microsoft, Street Journal, NFL Locations: Madison

☆ Cord cutters prepare for political ad blitz as campaigns flood Roku, Hulu ahead of election
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-29 | by ( Jonathan Vanian | In | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Consumers who cut their cable cord in recent years are finding that there's one thing about linear TV they can't escape: political ads. With the U.S. presidential election less than 70 days away, campaigns are swarming streaming services like Roku and Hulu to such a degree that connected TVs are seeing more ad spending than internet platforms such as Facebook and Google . That's according to data provided to CNBC by political ad analytics firm AdImpact, which started tracking the connected TV (CTV) category in 2022. "When voters say they are watching TV, they don't' say 'I'm watching broadcast." AdImpact currently projects that overall political ad spending for the 2024 election cycle will be as high as $10.7 billion.

Persons: AdImpact, Jaime Vasil Winkelfoos, Winkelfoos Organizations: U.S, Facebook, Google, CNBC, CTV, Technologies Locations: Hulu, eMarketer

☆ Free TV Streaming Is Surging, and It's a Problem for Hollywood
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-29 | by ( Lucia Moses | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

The basic problem: It's unclear how these free services could support new, Hollywood-style programming even if they wanted to. Now, with YouTube making the jump to TV screens and "free, ad-supported TV" (FAST) services having a moment, where does that leave Hollywood? Tech and legacy media will battle over free TV in the coming monthsLooking ahead, the major players already ahead in free TV will likely continue to gain share. Free streaming may seem like a way for Hollywood to claw back viewers. If not, it's hard to say what winning in the battle for free TV will actually get them.

Persons: Prognosticators, YouTuber Jamie Clement, Tubi's, Sarah Lee, Evan Shapiro, There's, Jenn Vaux, it's, Max, Peacock, Roku, It's, Tubi, Adam Lewinson, WBD, Laura Florence, Horowitz Organizations: Netflix, Business, YouTube, Hollywood, Disney, Hulu, Warner, Comcast, FX Networks, Parks Associates, Nielsen, Media, Fox, ABC News, NFL, FAST, Horowitz Research, Hub Entertainment Research, Tech, Fire TV, Paramount, Pluto, SVP, Global, Fremantle, JPMorgan, CNBC Locations: Hollywood, Fremantle

☆ DirecTV is on the warpath against Disney in a battle it says is existential for cable TV
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-27 | by ( James Faris | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

They really just want to disintermediate all of pay TV and drive everyone to themselves. Fresh off a vicarious victory over Disney, Thun is still looking for revenge. For DirecTV, it's skinny bundles or bustDirecTV believes these strict bundling requirements are to blame for putting pay TV on life support. Disney is "completely responsible" for the fall of pay TV, Pachter said, "because they think the only direction that retransmission fees should go is up." Without skinny bundles, pay TV is 'going to die'If skinnier bundles can't solve pay TV's woes, it's unclear what could.

Persons: —, Venu Sports, Venu, Rob Thun, Thun, Venu didn't, DirecTV's, Geo, They've, Venu wouldn't, Margaret Garnett, I'm, Michael Pachter, he'd, Pachter, Brian Wieser, Puck's John Ourand, Rich Greenfield, Greenfield, — we're, Wieser Organizations: Service, Disney, Fox, Warner Bros ., DirecTV, Business, ESPN, balk, YouTube, Wedbush Securities, Madison, Cable, Paramount, LightShed Partners, Charter Locations: Thun, Wall

We've identified tons of streaming services to watch games on, from cheaper services that only carry specific networks to elaborate cable alternatives. We also have a guide on how to watch NFL games and the best sports streaming services you can subscribe to this year. How to watch College Football in the USAs with the NFL, college football is spread across several broadcasters and streaming services. ESPN Plus (Monthly Plan) ESPN Plus is designed for sports, giving subscribers access to live MLB, NHL, NFL, soccer, golf, and UFC fights. It carries ABC, NBC, FOX, CBS, CBS Sports Network, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, FS1, SEC Network, Big 10 Network, the CW, and more.

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☆ 2 reasons why Disney's stock is worth buying despite a theme-park slowdown
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-24 | by ( Paulina Likos | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +11 min

In fiscal 2022 and 2023 combined, Disney's experiences unit, which houses the parks, generated 67.5% of the company's operating income. That represents a significant deceleration in growth from its first and second quarters, when operating income rose 8% and 12%, respectively. Nispel argued that negative sentiment around Disney's theme parks performance could be a reason to have less conviction on the stock in the near term. The more excitement around its movies, the more interest in everything from theme parks to streaming services to branded merchandise. Operating income, in particular, rose more than $350 million year over year to $254 million.

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How to stream NFL games without cableBelow, we'll dive deeper into all your NFL streaming options. We'll show you how to watch Thursday Night Football, Monday Night Football, Sunday Night Football, and more, whether you want an all-inclusive streaming service or cheaper monthly subscriptions. What you get:Local games on FoxLocal games on CBSSunday Night Football on NBCMonday Night Football on ESPNNFL Network gamesWhat you don't get:Thursday Night Football gamesOut-of-market games**Out-of-market games are available with the NFL Sunday Ticket package. What you get:Thursday Night Football gamesExclusive Wild Card game in January 2025What you don't get:Local games on CBSLocal games on FoxMonday Night Football on ESPNSunday Night Football games on NBCNFL Network gamesOut-of-market Sunday afternoon gamesNFL+NFL+ Subscription NFL Plus lets you stream live games to your phone or mobile device, and watch on-demand content from NFL Films and the NFL Network. The platform will let you watch local and primetime broadcast games (regular and postseason), NFL Network games, and out-of-market preseason games.

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☆ Streaming is getting more expensive for consumers. Here's why
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-16 | by ( Justine Fisher | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Now, looking for a return on their content investments, Disney , Warner Bros. Disney said last week that its combined streaming services — Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+ — were profitable for the first time during its fiscal third quarter. Ahead of earnings, Disney announced it's raising streaming prices by $1 to $2 a month for Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN+. Similar to Disney, Paramount Global said last week in its quarterly earnings conference call that its streaming business, centered on flagship service Paramount+, reached profitability. Discovery said during its second-quarter earnings conference call that streaming ad revenue doubled year over year.

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☆ How David Zaslav can save Warner Bros. Discovery as the cable bundle collapses, according to a top media analyst
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-14 | by ( James Faris | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

AdvertisementThose moves show just how rapidly the cable TV business is unraveling. WBD's direct-to-consumer segment still loses money, and its streaming revenue actually declined 6% from last year — even though Max added 3.7 million subscribers. WBD added 3.9 million streaming subscribers abroad last quarter, thanks to its rollout across Europe ahead of the Olympics, which the company broadcasts outside the US. If that service attracts enough cord-cutters, it could help stop the bleeding in WBD's fast-declining pay TV business in a best-case scenario. Join forces with other media firmsAdvertisementAlthough WBD is struggling as the pay-TV business shrinks, the silver lining is that it's not alone.

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☆ The Little Streamer That Could
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-13 | by ( John Koblin | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

“Would it put a virus on your computer?” Ms. Parlapiano said. Tubi has exploded in popularity over the last 18 months, establishing itself as one of the most popular streaming outfits in the United States. It now consistently outranks Peacock, Max, Paramount+ and Apple TV+ in total viewing time, according to Nielsen — and is drawing even with Disney+. The streaming service, which is owned by the Fox Corporation, runs a different business model from those competitors. And it comfortably commands more engagement than those peers, according to Nielsen.

Persons: Nicole Parlapiano, Parlapiano, ” That’s, outranks Peacock, Max, Nielsen Organizations: Paramount, Apple, Disney, Netflix, Hulu, Fox Corporation, Nielsen Locations: Tubi, United States

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