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NBCUniversal and YouTube TV have agreed to a short-term extension of their current agreement while they negotiate a new carriage deal, avoiding service disruption. The negotiations come amid broader tensions in the streaming and pay-TV industry, with YouTube TV also in talks with other networks like Disney and ESPN. The dispute highlights the ongoing challenges in media rights and distribution in the evolving streaming landscape.
SiriusXM is optimistic about re-signing Howard Stern, with executives expressing confidence that they will reach an agreement to keep him on the platform, emphasizing his importance to their content and audience engagement.
SiriusXM is in negotiations to renew Howard Stern's contract, with executives expressing confidence they'll reach an agreement, emphasizing Stern's importance to the platform and ongoing efforts to expand content and audience through strategic deals and exclusive content opportunities.
SiriusXM CEO Scott Greenstein expressed optimism about renewing Howard Stern's contract, emphasizing Stern's importance to the platform and the ongoing negotiations to reach a mutually beneficial agreement, with both parties aiming to 'get to the right place.'
YouTube TV and Fox Corp. have agreed to a short-term extension of their contract, preventing an immediate blackout of Fox News and other Fox channels while negotiations for a new deal continue, amid ongoing disputes over programming fees.
Charles Barkley expressed frustration over the lack of communication from Warner Brothers Discovery/TNT management regarding the future of their NBA broadcasting rights. Barkley criticized WBD CEO David Zaslav for downplaying the importance of the NBA to TNT and lamented the uncertainty faced by employees. He also shared his concerns about the potential end of TNT's long-standing relationship with the NBA and the impact on morale at the network.
Colorado's future as a member of the Pac-12 remains uncertain as the school's athletic director, Rick George, and chancellor, Phil DiStefano, have hinted at exploring other conference options if the Pac-12's upcoming television deal is unsatisfactory. At the Pac-12 football media day, George evaded reporters' questions about the situation. Pac-12 commissioner George Kliavkoff attempted to shift the focus to football but acknowledged that the media deal is not yet finalized. Impatience is growing among conference officials, who want to see concrete numbers. While some details are known, such as a negotiated grant-of-rights among the current members, the completion of the TV deal remains elusive. The Big 12's pursuit of Pac-12 schools, particularly Colorado, adds to the uncertainty.