Netflix has agreed a ten-year, ‘$5bn’ deal with WWE to become the exclusive global broadcaster of Monday Night Raw, including in the US, from 2025. The agreement also covers the international rights to WWE’s other programming and premium live events – including Wrestlemania. The announcement is by far and away Netflix’s biggest investment in live sports and so an emergency podcast was convened featuring SportsPro's Nick Meacham and Steve McCaskill alongside Minal Modha research director at Ampere Analysis to discuss what it all means. Talking points: The detail behind the deal (0:59) Why this works for Netflix (8:32) Who will Netflix go after next? (16:58) The role of advertising on Netflix and what next in sports? (20:30) TKO's hand in securing this deal (24:54)

With the digital marketing sector facing the phasing out of third-party cookies, the sports industry needs an alternative for collecting and leveraging data that will allow a greater connection with fans. Sportradar has a solution and here, Mike Falconer, the sports technology company's vice president of strategy, explains to SportsPro CEO Nick Meacham how it works.

How has EA adjusted to life after Fifa and has it made the most of its new freedoms? What can we learn from EA's success with its sports titles? Steve McCaskill joins SportsPro CEO Nick Meacham to talk all things video games. Talking points: A brief history of the EA-Fifa journey (5:49) The shift that supercharged the gaming industry and how EA took advantage (15:25) Why Fifa split from EA and how the video games producer reacted (24:04) Will Fifa's tournaments miss out? (31:43) EA's new revenue opportunities (33:36) How Fifa is reacting (38:50)

Dan Rayburn is one of the foremost authorities on streaming media technology and digital video business models. He joins StreamTime hosts Nick Meacham and Chris Stone to discuss how sports media companies are transitioning to the digital age. Talking points: The main business and technical challenges that face the major platforms today Is ultra-low latency really that important? The impact of big tech on the market What to look out for in 2024 from the big media giants What does it mean for the fans? Can streaming only work as a strategy? The stats about sports streaming Both StreamTime Sports and the SportsPro Podcast have been nominated for Best Sports Business Podcast at the 2024 Sports Podcast Awards. Vote for us here

From 'Quarterback' to 'Hard Knocks' and 'All or Nothing', hear about how the NFL produces content. Plus, we hear how Fanatics is looking to play a role in the world of sports broadcast and the global ambitions of World Rugby’s newest streaming platform. On this episode of StreamTime Sports hear from Pat Kelleher of NFL Films, Fanatics' Matt Primack, and James Rothwell of World Rugby. Key Points: Does the NFL have a specific strategy for targeting different audiences with its original content? Are we in a docuseries bubble propped up by Formula One’s Drive to Survive? Why do broadcasters need Fanatics? How ecommerce can be the best real time fan engagement tool How World Rugby launched a global platform in a few short weeks How effective are fantasy sports driving audience growth and engagement? 

Amazon's Prime Video shifts focus to the Champions League in the UK. The podcast discusses how Amazon selects sports targets in Europe, delivers innovation through user experience, and the significance of the Champions League rights deal. They also touch on what Amazon learned from its first NFL 'Black Friday' game.

A European Super Bowl, the deal of the century, and whether or not it’s fair for fans to illegally stream live Premier League... worlds collide StreamTime Sports co-hosts Nick Meacham and Chris Stone face off with the stars of the SportsPro Podcast, Tom Bassam and George Breare, in a sports business debate that seeks settle the argument once and for all. -          Is piracy of the Premier League fair and inevitable? -          Was the IPL's latest rights deal the most significant of the century?  -          Will the NFL host a Super Bowl in Europe by the end of the decade?

Nick Meacham and Chris Stone discuss the Premier League's new TV deal and key learnings from SportsPro Madrid. Topics include changes in sports media, broadcast negotiations of LaLiga and Ligue 1, DAZN's goal of reaching 1 billion users, disrupting traditional sports with the Kings and Queens League, and the biggest takeaway of the Premier League's new UK broadcast deals.

How are the Premier League, PGA Tour, and WWE approaching sports tech? Jenna Kurath, VP of Startup Partnerships and Head of Comcast NBCU Sports, discusses how the media giant goes about its business in sports tech. Also, co-hosts Nick Meacham and Chris Stone discuss the NFL’s Thanksgiving broadcasts and Amazon’s inaugural Black Friday game. -          Why does Amazon’s Black Friday NFL broadcast matter? - (5:12) -          What technologies will have the largest impact on sports broadcast? - (17:02) -          How do Comcast NBCU SportsTech look to differentiate themselves from other accelerators? - (21:43)? -          Why did the Premier League decide now was the time to become involved? - (25:00) -          What is the biggest challenge sports properties are looking to solve? - (32:22) -          How does NBC Sports trial new innovation without disrupting the existing fan experience? = (41:13)

Disney CEO Bob Iger has confirmed that ESPN will launch a full DTC streaming service by 2025, but how will that impact the whole sports broadcast ecosystem? Co-hosts Nick Meacham and Chris Stone discuss this story amongst others including the NBA, Premier League, Amazon, and more. Key Points: -          What will ESPN’s DTC strategy look like? - (4:22) -          Did Netflix succeed with its first foray into live sports? - (11:47) -          Should European football be concerned about the broadcast negotiations for Ligue 1 and Serie A? - (16:20) -          Can the Premier League create a bidding war by offering more games to broadcasters? - (25:31) -          Will the NBA offer a comprehensive digital package in its upcoming broadcast talks? - (29:18) -          What to make of the Indian market with the sale of Disney Star - (32:48)