Tag: NFL Media Rights

"Television rights continue to splinter games across broadcast networks, cable channels, streaming services, and subscription platforms, asking consumers to pay more while receiving less convenience. Radio has an opportunity to move in the opposite direction. That's what happened here."

"This panel, led by Congressman [Scott] Fitzgerald, who's right there in Wisconsin, has witnesses solely on one side of the issue. There is no effort. We've offered many witnesses, and there's no effort to have a balanced group."

"Mexico is a market with an enormous passion for football, and we are proud to offer fans a sizeable NFL package in the country, with a robust content experience, designed to engage audiences throughout the entire year."

"The NFL currently has television contracts with ESPN/ABC, NBC Sports, CBS Sports, Prime Video and Netflix to air its games."

"At some point, networks must stop acting like victims of disruption and start behaving like competitors within it."

"The league met last week with senior FCC officials to defend its media-rights approach amid growing federal scrutiny."

"Some estimates suggest the league could seek a doubling of its current deals. By comparison, media companies appear far more cautious, with expectations reportedly landing closer to a 25% increase."

"Additionally, the proposal includes a provision that would let teams distribute preseason games beyond their home territories."

"Our member companies need scale if we’re going to compete for that type of dollar to maintain this must-have programming."

"If the NFL grows at that scale, it just doesn’t leave a lot of money out there for everybody else."