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Dec 2024
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UFC to Netflix? European Super League? B...

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About this episode

As the sports industry moves into 2025, StreamTime Sports co-hosts Nick Meacham and Chris Stone look back at some of the biggest stories of 2024, while also providing bold predictions for year ahead.

 

Key Points:

  • Will the NBA’s recent broadcast deal be the last time we see major growth for a sports property?
  • Will 2024 be looked back on as a landmark year for sports streaming?
  • Why were there so many sports media joint ventures and acquisitions in 2024? And what does it mean going forward?
  • Can X survive competition from Bluesky?
  • Is European football in serious trouble?
  • What’s next for big tech - Amazon, YouTube, Apple?
  • Which platforms and sports properties will deliver the biggest surprises in 2025?

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