StreamTime Sports

With an injunction being placed on Venu Sports in this episode of StreamTime Sports, Nick Meacham sits down with David Gandler, CEO of Fubo, to discuss the company’s ongoing legal battle and the broader implications for the sports streaming industry. Key Points: The latest news on the injunction of Fox Sports, Warner Bros, Discovery, and ESPN's Venu Sports joint venture Assessing the financial...

In a social media driven world fans are demanding more content, the value of video highlights has reportedly grown 101% over the last five years. On this episode of StreamTime Sports co-hosts Nick Meacham and Chris Stone are joined by Ross Tanner, senior vice president at Magnifi to discuss the role of social media and the power of AI to monetise sports content.    Key Points: How valuable are non...

With Ligue 1 and Serie A failing to secure international rights deals, two of Europe’s ‘big five’ leagues are foregoing traditional broadcast and opting for streaming. StreamTime Sports co-hosts Nick Meacham and Chris Stone discuss whether or not an OTT platform is a viable option for sports leagues or if it's simply the last resort of a desperate business. There’s also an RSN update and a pre...

Topping out at as much as $740 per year, the cost for YouTube TV’s NFL Sunday Ticket has deeply upset fans. Nick Meacham and Chris Stone discuss whether or not the price tag is justified; plus the latest news on the Venu Sports injunction; Amazon’s integrations with DAZN and TNT, as well as the Bundesliga legal disputes. Key points Is the NFL responsible for Sunday Ticket’s premium cost? How is Ap...

NBC's Peacock and Discovery+ played a pivotal role in the Olympics viewership rebound at Paris 2024. StreamTime Sports co-hosts Nick Meacham and Chris Stone delve into how streaming services elevated coverage of the Summer Games, as well as covering the start of a new Premier League season and growing YouTube consumption.    What to make of the Paris 2024 viewership figures?  How impactful was...

Sky Sports is the UK's dominant football broadcaster and for the kick off of the new season it has launched a batch of innovations. SteamTime Sports co-host Chris Stone is joined by technology editor Steve McCaskill to discuss how streaming is expanding Sky’s already extensive sports coverage. Key points: What is Sky Sports+ and what does it mean for fans? Is the loss of the NBA responsible fo...

NBC is the biggest financial backer of the Olympics but that investment has come under scrutiny after a couple of down Games. With Paris 2024 in full swing we hear from Gary Zenkel, NBC’s Olympics president, on the broadcaster’s welcome success so far. While StreamTime Sports host Chris Stone is also joined by Steve McCaskill to discuss latest broadcast technology on display at the Olympics. Talki...

After years of speculation the NBA has finally reached an agreement for its new broadcaster partners from 2025. StreamTime Sports co-hosts Nick Meacham and Chris Stone discuss the impact of the NBA’s decision, as well as other recent sports media news. Talking points: Why did the NBA choose ESPN, Amazon, and NBC? What is next for Warner Bros Discovery after losing the NBA? What impact will Ligue 1...

Whether it be subscriptions, PPV, or free-to-air, sports have been searching for the perfect way to monetise their content. On this episode of StreamTime Sports, co-hosts Nick Meacham and Chris Stone discuss which monetisation models are overrated or underrated. Talking points: Is the NFL’s free to air success replicable? Do linear broadcasters like ESPN and Sky still carry value? Are subscription...

After a decade-long absence due to ongoing NIL litigation, EA Sports is finally releasing the latest edition of its college football simulation game. StreamTime Sports co-hosts Nick Meacham and Chris Stone are joined by SportsPro technology editor Steve McCaskill to discuss the role video games play in sports media. The trio also discuss how other major rights holders such as Fifa, Wimbledon and t...

Just two years after launch and Fifa is already looking to raise $2 billion to expand its Fifa+ OTT platform. StreamTime Sports co-hosts Nick Meacham and Chris Stone analyse what Fifa is trying to do here, as well as providing their initial reactions to the NFL’s legal issues with the Sunday Ticket class action suit. Key points: Why did Fifa decide to originally invest in launching its own DTC pla...

In a summer filled with major events StreamTime Sports co-hosts Nick Meacham and Chris Stone examine their importance to broadcasters, how they differ to regular sporting competitions, and the role of social media. Key points: How do broadcasters assess the value of major events compared to the likes of the NFL, Premier League, and NBA? What role do time zones play in rights negotiations for globa...

Virtual reality has yet to reach mass adoption, but Apple has invested significantly in the idea that one day it will. On this episode of StreamTime Sports co-hosts Nick Meacham and Chris Stone discuss whether or not Apple can succeed where others have fallen short, while also looking at the tech giant's rights acquisition strategy and impending legal issues. Talking points: - Does the Vision...

YouTube is a more popular streaming service than Netflix, but it's not treated like a market leader. StreamTime Sports hosts Chris Stone and Nick Meacham discuss YouTube’s sports strategy, its first season with NFL Sunday Ticket and how Primetime Channels is setting up the platform as a future sports media juggernaut. Then, Nick speaks to Jon Cruz, YouTube's global head of sports partnersh...

Amid the exits of Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi, and Neymar from the French top flight in recent years, Ligue 1 will soon lose its longest tenured broadcast partner and may be forced to launch its own OTT platform. StreamTime Sports hosts Nick Meacham and Chris Stone discuss the future of Ligue 1 as a broadcast product, along with some other recent news in sports streaming. Talking points: Will Ligu...

As sports broadcasting steadily moves towards more streaming, the opportunities within sports marketing are also evolving. On this episode of StreamTime Sports host Nick Meacham discusses the development of ad technology, how to make live sports pay, and the challenges of the digital revolution. Joining the show are Paul Gleb, former senior director at Bayer, and Scott Young, co-founder and chief...

In an age where audiences are younger, more diverse, and growingly tech-savvy, the fight for fans has never been tougher. On this episode of StreamTime Sports host Nick Meacham is joined by sports media experts Robert Gottlieb (Fox Sports), Jennifer Storms (NBC Universal), and Phil Cook (WNBA) to discuss their marketing strategies. Talking points: The modern fan – who are they and what makes them...

The emergence of Comcast, Amazon and other tech giants as buyers of the biggest rights properties is changing the dynamics of sports media. StreamTime host Nick Meacham is joined by SportsPro's technology editor Steve McCaskill and founder of Triple Crown Consulting, Lydia Fairfax, to discuss the implications of these still relatively new players in the market.  Talking Points: How has Comcast...

With the evolution of NIL in the NCAA, and the digital empowerment of social media, the athlete economy is booming. StreamTime host Nick Meacham is joined by sports industry expert Dev Sethi to discuss how athletes are becoming more influential as their own media businesses and what that means for the future of sports. Key points: How have the likes TikTok, Instagram and YouTube elevated the platf...

After spending decades in the shadow of rivals Manchester United, the last ten years has seen Manchester City establish themselves as one of soccer’s most successful and influential clubs. Taken from SportsPro Live at London’s Kia Oval, City Football Group (CFG) chief marketing officer Nuria Tarré discusses how the club has transformed on and off the pitch into a global brand without losing its lo...

With streaming heavyweights Netflix, YouTube, Amazon, and Apple making big moves into sports what does it mean for a fragmented European market? As part of last week's SportsPro Live StreamTime host Nick Meacham is joined by SportsPro technology editor Steve McCaskill and Lydia Fairfax founder of Triple Crown Consulting to discuss on stage for a live podcast recording. Talking points: - Is WWE...

On this episode of StreamTime host Nick Meacham is joined by A Guy with a Scarf, Carlo de Marchis, as he breaks down all of the action from this year's NAB. The two also discuss the impact of ongoing media deals and how the power of individuals and content creators is impacting investments.    Talking Points: Key takeaways from NAB - the role of technology and trends impacting the sports ecosy...

The Masters has cornered its market when it comes to the high-status sports fan but it doesn't really cater to Gen Z. StreamTime Sports host Nick Meacham offers his thoughts on a 'tradition unlike any other' before introducing a panel from SportsPro New York which sought to answer how sports can attract younger generations of fans.

Seth Bacon, MLS executive vice president of media, discusses the league’s ongoing relationship with Apple, while Joe Markowski, DAZN’s former North American chief executive, provides his perspective on the challenge of piracy. Hosts Nick Meacham and Tom Bassam also share their biggest takeaway from SportsPro New York and offer insight into where the sports media market is heading. Talking points:...

In a world with countless subscription services the power of free-to-air broadcast is vital to the success of sports. In this episode of StreamTime Sports host Nick Meacham is joined by Glen Killane, executive director for the European Broadcasting Union. Talking points: Who is the European Broadcast Union and who do they work with? – (6:06) Why did the EBU decide to launch its own Eurovision Spor...