Disney sells a 10% stake in ESPN to the NFL, enhancing its control of the NFL Network and RedZone channel while preparing for a standalone ESPN streaming service. Analysts value ESPN at around USD$25 billion, indicating a price of USD$2-3 billion for the NFL’s media assets. Disney will hold 72% of ESPN post-approval. Roku introduces Howdy, an ad-free subscription service priced at USD$2.99, featuring nearly 10,000 hours of content. Howdy positions Roku against competitors like Tubi while benefiting from its existing user base of over 125 million.
Disney's sale of a 10% stake in ESPN to the NFL grants control over the NFL Network and RedZone channel, enhancing its ties with American football.
Roku's Howdy, an ad-free streaming service, offers nearly 10,000 hours of content and popular titles at a low subscription cost, enhancing Roku's content platform.
Disney's 10% stake sale strengthens its ESPN control to 72%, with plans for a standalone streaming service to offer a more compelling sports viewing experience.
Roku's Howdy adds a paid, ad-free subscription model to its offerings, competing with free FAST services like Tubi, leveraging over 125 million daily users.
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