Tag: Hulu

Nielsen: Sports Help Broadcast Get Bigger Share of Viewing in October

Viewing of broadcast and cable networks increased in October due to higher sports viewership. Cable rose 0.9% with a 19% increase in sports, and 17% in news. Streaming was down 0.6%, with a 5.6% decrease in Netflix usage. NFL, World Series, and Suits were the top programs while streaming services such as YouTube, Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, and Disney+ saw no change from Sept.

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ESPN App Launches on LG Smart TVs

LG Smart TV owners now have easy access to ESPN with the ESPN App and streaming platform, ESPN+. The app offers 27,000 live sports events per year, plus an on-demand library and original content. Users can also subscribe to the Disney Bundle Trio of ESPN+, Disney+, and Hulu. Availability for 2018 & 2019 models coming soon.

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Hulu Takeover to Expand the Disney Universe

Disney and Hulu are combining forces to create a powerful streaming platform that could surpass Netflix. Potential challenges such as merging the services and creating profits by 2024 need to be managed carefully. Disney+ and Hulu have the resources needed to succeed in this endeavor.

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Hulu Takeover to Expand the Disney Universe

Disney is seeking to acquire Hulu by the end of 2020 to increase its streaming presence and profitability before 2024. Investors are applying pressure and Disney must quickly integrate its platforms across OTTs in order to see maximum profits before the end of 2021. The takeover could expand ad revenues for Disney and allow them to outcompete Netflix, but full benefits may take time due to the difficulty of merging businesses.

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