ESPN actively planning to offer linear feed directly to consumers, has deals with two leagues

[cosmo_kramer]

View: https://x.com/sherman4949/status/1722363020792193267?s=20

 

[Yespage]

I can't wait for bundling of all the streaming sevices, in "one convenient and less expensive app".

 

[cosmo_kramer]

View: https://x.com/andrewmarchand/status/1828807222098300991?s=46&t=SgVmKWgotnunXTHuBagFSA

 

[Bruce]

View: https://x.com/andrewmarchand/status/1828807222098300991?s=46&t=SgVmKWgotnunXTHuBagFSA

And they are back to Disney/Fox talking about including Fox Sports content, because of the Venu disaster.

Fox desperately needs more revenue from it's sports content, but cannot go on it alone, not enough content to make it viable by itself.

 

[prushing]

View: https://x.com/andrewmarchand/status/1828807222098300991?s=46&t=SgVmKWgotnunXTHuBagFSA

ESPN needs to hurry up and figure this out, they shouldn't need a year. I think the only issue is they have to immediately offer the same package to all providers and most of them will probably move away from providing a total subscriber fee model.

 

[Joe The Dragon]

ESPN needs to hurry up and figure this out, they shouldn't need a year. I think the only issue is they have to immediately offer the same package to all providers and most of them will probably move away from providing a total subscriber fee model.

Disney also needs to unlink the locals as well.

 

[Bruce]

Some info was released-
Along with the Live Simulcast

• Multi-screen viewing: Watch multiple games or events simultaneously.
• ESPN Bet integration: Place bets directly within the streaming experience.
• Ticketing and merchandising: Purchase tickets and merchandise seamlessly.
• Fantasy sports tools: Manage your fantasy teams and access real-time data.
• Personalized content: Receive customized recommendations and curated content feeds.
• Advanced statistics: Dive deep into real-time data and analytics.
• ESPN+ inclusion: Access the existing ESPN+ library within the flagship service.

ESPN’s Pitaro Unveils Ambitious Sports Streaming Plans

ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro laid out plans for the company's flagship app—while also explaining one of his foremost pet peeves.

frontofficesports.com

The above link, I had to go into reader mode to view, but some of the story available here-

New Details About ESPN's New Stand Alone Streaming Service | Cord Cutters News

ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro has painted a bold vision for the future of the sports media giant, emphasizing that its forthcoming direct-to-consumer streaming service will be much more than just a digital version of the traditional cable channel. Speaking at the Columbia University Sports...

cordcuttersnews.com

 

[osu1991]

ESPN Streaming Service Sets $29.99 Price and Bundle With Disney+

The service will be called ESPN: "Simple, straightforward, clear," chief Jimmy Pitaro said Tuesday.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

ESPN pulled back the curtain on its long-awaited direct-to-consumer streaming service Tuesday, planning a fall launch at $29.99 per month, or $35.99 for a bundle that will include Disney+ and Hulu.

The service, which will be called ESPN, will live inside a completely redesigned ESPN app.

 

[Bruce]

ESPN Streaming Service Sets $29.99 Price and Bundle With Disney+

The service will be called ESPN: "Simple, straightforward, clear," chief Jimmy Pitaro said Tuesday.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

ESPN pulled back the curtain on its long-awaited direct-to-consumer streaming service Tuesday, planning a fall launch at $29.99 per month, or $35.99 for a bundle that will include Disney+ and Hulu.

The service, which will be called ESPN, will live inside a completely redesigned ESPN app.

The no-ads option (for Disney+ and Hulu) is $44.99 per month, so basically $25 extra.

So, upgrade my bundle in September, downgrade after the College Football playoffs.

Also, it is a mistake not to offer a discounted year long bundle for the no ads option like they are for the with ads version ($300), it would keep more people on the hook all year.

I also pay for the Hulu/Disney bundle with Hulu gift cards I get with my credit card points, so still basically free.

 

[b4pjoe]

Also, it is a mistake not to offer a discounted year long bundle for the no ads option like they are for the with ads version ($300), it would keep more people on the hook all year.

I have often wondered why they don't offer that as a yearly bundle.

 

[b4pjoe]

The no-ads option (for Disney+ and Hulu) is $44.99 per month, so basically $25 extra.

If DIsney+ would include the ABC local I could possibly break free of DIRECTV for good. That would make all 4 network locals available via streaming.

 

[Bruce]

I have often wondered why they don't offer that as a yearly bundle.

It is the only way I might keep it all year.

By the way, just found out, Monday Night Football will be on ESPN and ABC this fall, so I would only need ESPN during the College Football Playoffs, since I get ABC OTA, so 2 months instead of 4.

 

[meStevo]

Yeah, not having a non-ads promotion could push me to just spin up YTTV again for the season. We'll see. I've got access to mom's DTV credentials that I pay for, so will be able to skirt by on some things in the meantime still.

 

[Ronnie-]

With Disney + I got the buy two years at a discount get the third year free for i want to say $140 or something close to that.

About a week after I got it, Verizon started offering a free Disney/hulu/espn+ deal with the plan I was on at the time, and I am grandfathered in. When it happened, my prepaid "three year deal" went on pause, and will only activate when verizon kicks me out of the grandfathered deal/plan I have now.

Suffice it to say, Disney + has been a great value for me since it launched, with them nearly paying me to watch the service at this point.

All of that to say, the bundle deal with the new ESPN service isnt something I will look at, but Ill definitely give the base service a look when it launches. Nearly all of the college football and basketball games I really want to watch will be on those channels and ABC, so it should cover it nicely.

 

[savarese04]

I have often wondered why they don't offer that as a yearly bundle.

my only guess is sticker shock and optics of offering anything to consumers for that price. if no ad bundle is $45/mo, offering yearly for $450 would probably be met with derision (because let's be honest, american consumers are dumb)

 

[b4pjoe]

my only guess is sticker shock and optics of offering anything to consumers for that price. if no ad bundle is $45/mo, offering yearly for $450 would probably be met with derision (because let's be honest, american consumers are dumb)

Disney+ does not offer discounted yearly plans for any of their bundles. In my case I was wondering why my bundle of Disney+ & Hulu has no yearly option. It is $19.99 per month. That works out to $239.88 per year. I assume they don't offer a yearly discounted option because if they do people would expect a discount off of that $239.88 and Disney doesn't want to come down on that price.

 

[glrush]

Analysts: ESPN's new streaming service is a 'Trojan horse'

The media analysts at LightShed Partners describe ESPN's new direct-to-consumer platform as a "Trojan horse."

awfulannouncing.com

 

[Bruce]

Analysts: ESPN's new streaming service is a 'Trojan horse'

The media analysts at LightShed Partners describe ESPN's new direct-to-consumer platform as a "Trojan horse."

awfulannouncing.com

It will be there for current Live TV subscribers, those who have left paid Live TV subscribers and those who will be leaving Paid Live TV in the future ( around 14 Million this year and next estimated), which is what Disney wants.

Will it be successful……I really doubt it, rating are still pretty terrible for most sports outside of Football.

NBC's SNF still only has 8-12 Million Households watching, that is out of 131 Million Households in the United States, World Series only averaged 6.4 Million Households, NBA/NHL get much worse ratings, specially regular season, NBA was a .5 Household average for regular season.

I just believe not enough care, if people did care, they never would of left paid live tv, or the losses would of stabilized, instead of increasing every year.