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  • Inside the Stream: Charter-Disney Dispute Breaking the Big TV Bundle

    Friday, September 8, 2023, 10:41 AM ET
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    Posted by Will Richmond

    Blackouts have been commonplace in the pay-TV industry when operators and TV network owners are unable to come to terms on renewal terms. While the current dispute between Charter and Disney includes typical challenges like pricing and bundling, it also includes Charter’s desire to see its subscribers receive complimentary access to Disney’s DTC apps.

    Disney is of course reluctant to do so because it is trying to build a parallel revenue stream as pay-TV declines. Yet, the “pay once, access anywhere” approach was at the heart of the TV Everywhere initiative from years ago, which was meant to provide an elegant solution for subscribers. But that industry effort faltered and TV networks have since invested billions in DTC.

    Colin and I discuss what this dispute means for the future on the big TV bundle.

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    Categories: Cable Networks, Cable TV Operators, Podcasts

    Topics: Charter, Disney, Podcast

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