DaveG
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I'll be curious to see if that's indeed what we get, or if they still have the local cable blackouts.Just getting the games on Prime is a huge win for us
I'll be curious to see if that's indeed what we get, or if they still have the local cable blackouts.Just getting the games on Prime is a huge win for us
If true, expect to see your local Bally Sports RSN rebrand into a FanDuel one starting with the upcoming NBA and NHL seasons. Presumably, there will be some kind of integration with the gambling company’s sportsbook and daily fantasy sports efforts.
DSG said it would file an approval motion with the court related to the naming rights partner in the coming weeks.
Yeah I think it's either partner with WRAL (Capital Broadcasting) or go in-house with a streaming app. I actually think it'll probably be a combination of the 2 where the games will air on WRAL but also be available to stream for those on the go. WRAL becomes even more of a necessity for those in the region, meaning they can sell even more expensive ad slots while the Canes get themselves a great network partner which immediately gets them into every house in the majority of the region. And the fans win because it's over the air and essentially free to access.So far, two teams have left Bally's with different models.
Over the Air--Panthers rights were "sold" (don't know the financial arrangements though) to 3 Scripps Stations in Miami, West Palm Beach & Naples (SE and SW Florida for those that don't know the geography) for traditional over-the-air broadcasts.
Via an APP--Stars... folks that live in Oklahoma, Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas, 42M or so, can view the Stars via an App. Will that APP be better than Bally's? Will the major streaming companies add that APP to their platforms?
RE Canes: Very complicated and doubtful they can get wide OTA distribution.
In the Triangle, they would have to get one of the locals, ie. Capitol Broadcasting who distributes NBC & Fox in Raleigh and WILM in Wilmington. If not Capitol, then they would have to negotiate with national ABC & CBS management since they are parent owned. Then, they would have to get the rest of the State's TV distributors + a SC station(s) to come on board to enable multi-state wide distribution. Further, there is only around 15M between NC and SC so a lot less eyeballs for distribution versus Dallas.
Thus, I think an APP is their only pathway if they don't stay with Ballys/Diamond (or if Diamond/Bally's goes bankrupt).
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Stars launching trailblazing streaming app to replace Bally Sports with free broadcasts
The Dallas Stars announced a new direct-to-consumer streaming platform called Victory+ on Monday, offering their games to in-market fans for free and...www.dallasnews.com
I doubt it will be an abc, cbs or nbc station though. Back in the “old” days before cable it was auxiliary stations, not Nationals, that typically broadcast games. Boston’s 38, ny’s channel 9 are two.Yeah I think it's either partner with WRAL (Capital Broadcasting) or go in-house with a streaming app. I actually think it'll probably be a combination of the 2 where the games will air on WRAL but also be available to stream for those on the go. WRAL becomes even more of a necessity for those in the region, meaning they can sell even more expensive ad slots while the Canes get themselves a great network partner which immediately gets them into every house in the majority of the region. And the fans win because it's over the air and essentially free to access.
They have overflow channels that do go over the air when neededI doubt it will be an abc, cbs or nbc station though. Back in the “old” days before cable it was auxiliary stations, not Nationals, that typically broadcast games. Boston’s 38, ny’s channel 9 are two.
I don’t think Capitol will give up and/or can’t give up 82 nights or so of national programming.
Which (overflow) can be seen by very few.They have overflow channels that do go over the air when needed
They're on Spectrum and antennas (indoor in the area) pick them up. Add the app...Which (overflow) can be seen by very few.
Meanwhile, Optimum just dropped them.
As is the case with the NBA clubs, the NHL agreement extends through the end of the coming season. That said, the haircut the seven NHL teams have agreed to is considerably lower than the NBA tithe, as the reduction in rights fees is said to be closer to 20%.