Paramount Skydance is launching a new programmatic advertising platform for live sports on Paramount+ and initiating a quarterly dividend, signaling a strategic shift towards monetizing its existing audience amid ongoing financial pressures.
Fox Corporation surpassed Wall Street's revenue and profit forecasts for the fourth quarter of 2025, driven by resilient advertising demand for its core news and sports programming and accelerating growth from its digital streaming services, Tubi and Fox One.
Fox Corporation reported a 2% rise in quarterly revenue to $5.18 billion, driven by distribution and advertising gains. However, shareholder net income fell sharply to $229 million, pressured by escalating costs for live sports programming rights—a strategic bet that is proving both a shield and a strain in a turbulent media landscape.
A new forecast reveals streaming platforms are set to increase sports rights spending by 7% in 2026, with Amazon's Prime Video overtaking DAZN as the top investor, signaling a major shift in the battle for live sports dominance.
Fox Corporation reported a 2% rise in Q2 revenue to $5.18 billion, fueled by robust advertising in news and sports, record engagement at Tubi, and the promising early performance of its new streaming service, Fox One. The media giant enters the second half of its fiscal year with confidence in its live-focused strategy.
In its first earnings report since acquiring Hulu + Live TV, FuboTV reports progress on ad tech integration and subscriber resilience despite the removal of NBCUniversal channels, while outlining a sports-centric path forward.
With Super Bowl LX approaching, NBCUniversal confirms unprecedented advertising rates, averaging $8 million per 30-second slot and reaching over $10 million for premium placements. The surge underscores the enduring power of live sports broadcasting in the streaming era.
BetMGM announced record financial results for fiscal year 2025, with net revenue soaring 33% to $2.8 billion. While CEO Adam Greenblatt reaffirmed the company's iGaming focus, a 63% surge in online sports betting revenue proved the primary growth driver, signaling a pivotal shift in the competitive U.S. digital gaming landscape.
Fox Corporation reported a resilient second quarter, with total revenue climbing 2% to $5.18 billion despite a tough comparison to a record political advertising period last year. The media giant highlighted robust advertising and distribution growth, record engagement for its sports and news properties, and sustained profitability for its ad-supported streaming platform, Tubi.
The Washington Post is undergoing a significant contraction, scaling back its international footprint and dismantling core sections like Sports and Books. The move, described by management as a necessary reset, has sparked internal turmoil and raised questions about the paper's future direction under owner Jeff Bezos.
The Washington Post has eliminated its standalone sports department and reduced headcount across nearly all news divisions, part of a sweeping restructuring aimed at achieving financial stability by 2026.
Fox Corporation surpassed Wall Street forecasts in its fiscal second quarter, posting $5.18 billion in revenue. The media giant weathered a significant drop in political advertising on the strength of its sports programming, Fox News, and the Tubi streaming platform.
Columbia Sportswear's fourth-quarter results surpassed guidance, driven by resilient international growth and direct-to-consumer strength, even as its domestic market continues to face pressure.
As the Super Bowl approaches, a new wave of exchange-traded funds offers investors a stake in the sprawling sports industry—from teams and venues to media and technology—rather than just a bet on the score.
Procter & Gamble is launching a series of high-profile sports marketing campaigns, including a new Old Spice Super Bowl activation and plans for the 2026 Winter Olympics, alongside expanding its oral care portfolio with Crest Clean Breath. The moves underscore the consumer goods giant's strategy to leverage global events and product innovation to maintain consumer mindshare and drive demand in key categories.
Columbia Sportswear's Q4 earnings beat profit forecasts by a wide margin, driven by robust international growth and strategic marketing. While U.S. sales remain under pressure, the company's brand strength and price adjustments aim to counter tariff impacts and fuel a recovery later this year.
Netflix's proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, valued at $82.7 billion, is undergoing intense antitrust scrutiny. U.S. regulators and lawmakers are examining the deal's potential impact on streaming competition, content diversity, and the future of live sports broadcasting, including the Olympics.
Columbia Sportswear's latest earnings and tempered 2026 guidance have sparked a debate among investors. While near-term headwinds are clear, the stock's valuation and long-term brand strength present a complex puzzle for the market.
Columbia Sportswear's fourth-quarter performance surpassed expectations, driven by resilient U.S. consumer demand that countered warm weather abroad. As new leadership takes the helm, the outdoor apparel giant forecasts modest growth for 2026 while navigating persistent tariff pressures and implementing strategic price increases.
As the Super Bowl captivates fans, a deeper financial play is unfolding. Professional sports teams, long the exclusive domain of billionaires, are now becoming accessible to a wider range of investors through innovative funds, signaling their evolution into a distinct and resilient asset class.
