Disney executives update staff on the ongoing negotiation challenges with YouTube TV, resulting in a weekend of sports broadcasts being unavailable to many viewers. The disagreement revolves around price negotiations, with Disney seeking rate increases that Google is reluctant to agree to.
Disney’s top TV executives informed employees that a deal with YouTube TV is still pending, leading to a weekend of sports broadcasts being unavailable to a significant portion of viewers. The disagreement stems from price negotiations, with Disney seeking rate increases that Google is hesitant to accept.
The removal of Disney’s networks from YouTube TV on October 30 has resulted in popular shows like ESPN’s ‘College GameDay’ and ABC’s ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ being inaccessible to subscribers. YouTube TV has offered a $20 credit to users if the channels remain unavailable for an extended period, as the base subscription plan costs $82.99 per month.
Despite Disney’s efforts to offer cost-effective deals and tailored programming packages, little progress has been made in resolving the impasse. YouTube TV has accused Disney of seeking preferential terms below market value, leading to a public dispute between the two companies.
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