Disney internal memo reflects pessimism around YouTube TV-ESPN standoff

The release of the memo to ESPN employees is the latest twist in the protracted stand-off between the distributor and content company.

Disappointing Update Emerges on ESPN-YouTube TV Standoff

A discouraging update emerged regarding ESPN and Disney’s ongoing standoff with YouTube TV ahead of a weekend packed with sports.

YouTube vs. Disney: What’s behind the fight

Rising costs of sports rights fees and other other factors have fueled YouTube's disputes with Disney and other media companies.

Is ESPN’s standoff with YouTube TV actually hurting ESPN’s TV ratings?

The answer is a predictably unsatisfying mix of "maybe a smidgen," "probably less than you think" and "it's complicated."

Disney Tells Employees YouTube TV Deal Remains Elusive

Disney and YouTube TV still have no deal in place, three of Disney’s most senior TV executives told staffers in a memo Friday, and the company faces the prospect of another weekend heavy with sports telecasts that won’t be seen by a significant portion of potential viewers.

The YouTube-Disney Fight Echoes the Music Industry’s Fraught Relationship With the Platform

Echoing disagreements between YouTube and music rights holders, Alphabet-owned YouTube TV is currently in fraught negotiations with Disney over the amounts the pay TV streaming pl

Why the YouTube vs Disney battle isn't ending anytime soon

Rising costs of sports rights fees and other other factors have fueled YouTube's disputes with Disney and other media companies.
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