StreamTime Sports cover image

StreamTime Sports

Big tech and sports media in 2024

May 22, 2024
SportsPro's technology editor Steve McCaskill and founder of Triple Crown Consulting, Lydia Fairfax, discuss the impact of big tech companies like Comcast, Amazon, and Disney on the sports media landscape. Topics include Comcast's hold on European sports, NBC's sports commitment on Peacock, Disney+ entering live sports in Scandinavia, and the repercussions of big tech investing in media rights on traditional broadcasters and fans.
52:18

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

  • Comcast's strategic acquisitions and innovation have solidified their stronghold in European sports media.
  • Disney's global sports expansion includes testing markets like Scandinavia through Disney+ offerings and bundle partnerships.

Deep dives

Sky and Comcast Dominance in Sports Broadcasting Market

Sky and Comcast dominate the sports broadcasting market across multiple regions, with a strong presence in the UK, Italy, and Germany. Sky's strategic moves in acquiring rights, such as the Premier League and EFL, have solidified their position. Comcast's approach focusing on platform innovation and usability, like Skyglass and Sky Sports Plus, has enhanced their offering. The synergy between the two companies allows for economies of scale and smart aggregation strategies.

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode