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Disney has its quarterly earnings scheduled for Thursday, which could be a potential impetus for a deal to be completed.
Google and Disney are locked in a battle for the ages, but two of Disney's channels could return to YouTube TV soon.
YouTube TV's 10 million customers have been without Disney channels for two weeks; CEO Bob Iger told Wall Street analysts: "We're trying really hard ... working tirelessly to close this deal."
On the streaming topic, analysts pointed out that they were taking into account 14 days of impact from the ongoing YouTube TV blackout, which they estimated at “$60 million revenue headwind.” This means that with each week that passes with Disney channels not accessible via YouTube TV, Disney is losing around $30 million.
It isn't the same as being able to watch the games, but YouTube TV subscribers can now claim their $20 credit for missing them.
YouTube TV customers are growing frustrated by missing big events. Analysts say the fight must be resolved soon to avoid alienating them.