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[Perth Red]

The article says they are losing money on the premier deal

And they are paying 100 million pa for it

Soccer is a minor sport here you should know this

no they aren't, they paid $80mill a year for it.
yes it is at Aleague level.
At EPL, and international level it is big enough to generate 1 million paying subscribers to a streaming service.

75 million revenue from all subscribers v 100 million for one contract

lol bargain

Its somewhere between $84mill and $300mill (Optus sport subscriptions range between $7 and $25 a month) on an $80 mill contact for EPL and around $10 mill for other soccer tournaments and leagues, with zero production costs.

And if they are on the lowest subscription Optus are raking it elsewhere from mobile contract of that subscriber.

 

[Mother Nature's Son]

That article shows why Streaming alone doesn't bring in the cash

We are certainly very suddenly seeing the rationalisation of the streaming industry, the competition to see who will survive may well work in the NRL`s favour.

 

[Wb1234]

no they aren't, they paid $80mill a year for it.
yes it is at Aleague level.
At EPL, and international level it is big enough to generate 1 million paying subscribers to a streaming service.



Its somewhere between $84mill and $300mill (Optus sport subscriptions range between $7 and $25 a month) on an $80 mill contact for EPL and around $10 mill for other soccer tournaments and leagues, with zero production costs.

And if they are on the lowest subscription Optus are raking it elsewhere from mobile contract of that subscriber.

One million subs paying 75 million pa is under 7 dollars a month

Nrl might as well give out free kayo jn Campbelltown it wil make similar revenue

 

[The_Wookie]

Its somewhere between $84mill and $300mill (Optus sport subscriptions range between $7 and $25 a month) on an $80 mill contact for EPL and around $10 mill for other soccer tournaments and leagues, with zero production costs.

Media reports already posted have it at $75m for their subscription tv revenue in 2023-24.

Singtels annual report puts their entire paytv revenue at S$199m (AU$234m) - and they are one of two paytv providers in Singapore.

 

[Vlad59]

I’ll go off on a tangent. If you are trying to sell rugby league to these competitors you have an entry point through the word ‘rugby’. The sport is known world wide but not really understood. So the tired boring version of rugby known as union gives us an entry point. If you are trying to sell AFL what is your entry point?

 

[Iamback]

We are certainly very suddenly seeing the rationalisation of the streaming industry, the competition to see who will survive may well work in the NRL`s favour.

There are too many streamers that is for sure, Not sure how it is affordable for both streamers and fans with just streaming options

 

[Canard]

Nrl or bust baby

If premier league soccer meant anything Optus wouldn’t be selling the business it’s a lemon

The future of which platform wins the streaming / pay tv battle in Australia will be determined by who gets the nrl rights

I mean, Foxtel just literally sold the rights to the NRL off.

You just keep punching yourself in the balls

 

[Wb1234]

I mean, Foxtel just literally sold the rights to the NRL off.

You just keep punching yourself in the balls

You know most of the value they got is in shares in Dazn

Obviously someone needs to help you join the dots

 

[colly]

We are certainly very suddenly seeing the rationalisation of the streaming industry, the competition to see who will survive may well work in the NRL`s favour.

Streaming platforms have indeed revolutionized how content is consumed, but they face significant hurdles in turning a profit due to high production costs, licensing fees, and intense competition.

The "rationalisation" of the streaming industry likely refers to the consolidation and restructuring happening as platforms struggle to achieve sustainable profitability. This could involve mergers, acquisitions, or even some services shutting down. For sports leagues like the NRL, this could create opportunities to negotiate better deals or partner with surviving platforms, as streaming services may compete more aggressively for live sports content, which remains a key driver of subscriptions.

If streaming platforms are under pressure, the NRL might find itself in a stronger position to leverage its broadcasting rights, especially if demand for live sports remains high. However, the league would also need to balance traditional broadcast deals with streaming partnerships to maximize revenue and reach.

HA HA ha.. as with all 'hals', 'injections' ( Dave i can't open the pod Bay doors) their is 'vibe' to it or rational ghost seance........

 

[colly]

Streaming platforms have indeed revolutionized how content is consumed, but they face significant hurdles in turning a profit due to high production costs, licensing fees, and intense competition.

The "rationalisation" of the streaming industry likely refers to the consolidation and restructuring happening as platforms struggle to achieve sustainable profitability. This could involve mergers, acquisitions, or even some services shutting down. For sports leagues like the NRL, this could create opportunities to negotiate better deals or partner with surviving platforms, as streaming services may compete more aggressively for live sports content, which remains a key driver of subscriptions.

If streaming platforms are under pressure, the NRL might find itself in a stronger position to leverage its broadcasting rights, especially if demand for live sports remains high. However, the league would also need to balance traditional broadcast deals with streaming partnerships to maximize revenue and reach.

HA HA ha.. as with all 'hals', 'injections' ( Dave i can't open the pod Bay doors) their is 'vibe' to it or rational ghost seance........

We should get back to the main game TV money ( not Telstra, EPL, Super league, Cricket internationals etc..)
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