ReviewGeek: YouTube Tests Out Ad-Supported Free TV Channel Streaming. “At this point, it’s pretty clear that Google is going all-in on YouTube’s video streaming initiative. It’ll have the NFL Sunday Ticket starting next season, and now we’re hearing YouTube is testing a hub where it’ll offer cable-TV channels for free, but with ads.”
Front Office Sports: ESPN’s Newest Attempt To Target Younger Audiences. “ESPN is making a play for Gen Z by putting its social media might behind a new network of content creators, the network told Front Office Sports. The Worldwide Leader is launching ESPN Creator Network, a program that will provide up-close access to ESPN’s sports properties — as well as the company’s considerable resources — to up-and-coming content creators.”
Variety: Disney Channels Including ABC, ESPN Go Dark on YouTube TV After Google Deal Lapses. “Disney’s suite of networks — including ABC and ESPN — have gone dark on YouTube TV after the media conglomerate and Google failed to forge a new deal before the midnight ET deadline Friday.”
The Verge: Roku now streams over 200 free live TV channels, and here are the newest 17. “Roku is adding more than a dozen new channels to the Live TV Channel Guide on the Roku Channel, its free streaming service. Roku’s live and linear live TV hub includes more than 200 free channels to surf. The newest slate of channels arriving on its live guide includes CBC, AccuWeather Now, FilmRise True Crime, Haunt TV, and IGN.”
The Hill: CNN to sell ‘Moments’ NFTs based on historic events recorded in digital archives. “CNN has started selling NFTs, or digital nonfungible tokens representing historical moments stored in its archives, although NFT purchasers will not own copyrights to the content or have any control over it.”
CNET: YouTube TV adds NFL Network, option for RedZone as NFL season nears. “YouTube TV is getting ready for the 2020 football season, whatever it may look like. On Thursday, Google’s live TV streaming service announced that it’s added the NFL Network to its $65-a-month base package.”
Boy Genius Report: YouTube TV is adding CNN, NBA basketball and the MLB – but it’ll cost you. “YouTube TV is one of the best cord-cutting cable alternatives out there as it currently stands. The pricing and channel line-up is in line with the rest of the market, but rather than having to deal with a buggy interface and limited platforms, customers can use the YouTube interface they know and love on virtually any set-top box. According to a leaked post from BuzzFeed, things are getting even better starting tomorrow.”
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