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  • Inside the Stream: A+E For Sale, Netflix Still #1, HBO Max is Back and Apple-F1

    Friday, July 11, 2025, 7:08 AM ET
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    Posted by Will Richmond

    First up this week, A+E Global Media, which is co-owned by Disney and Hearst, is the latest group of cable TV networks for sale or spinoff, as media companies rush to divest themselves of troubled assets. We discuss the reasons behind the divestments, including the steep drop-off in viewership over the past four years. 

    Next, Netflix is once again the number one ranked “must keep” brand in TV according to research from The Strategic Counsel. We explore what Netflix doing so well to keep retaining the top slot. 

    Rounding out, HBO Max is, HBO Max again, after a two year distraction as Max, a branding no man’s land. And Apple is eyeing F1 streaming rights, another potential foray into sports. 

    Listen to the podcast to learn more (25 minutes, 16 seconds)




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    Categories: Cable Networks, Deals & Financings, Podcasts, Sports, SVOD

    Topics: A&E Networks, Apple, HBO Max, Netflix, Podcast

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