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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.
Disney's YouTube TV blackout costs entertainment giant $30 million weekly as carriage dispute continues over channel fees and fair pricing terms.
Two weeks into the YouTube TV blackout of Disney networks including ESPN and ABC, Disney CEO Bob Iger said the company is working 'tirelessly' to close a deal but that it's 'imperative' a renewal 'reflects the value that we deliver.
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How YouTube TV subscribers can get their $20 credit while Disney’s ESPN and ABC remain off the air
Open YouTube TV in a web browser and go to your Membership Settings. Click Membership. Click Manage. Click Cancel Membership, and then click Cancel to confirm.
The Disney-YouTube TV fight is on day 13. One analyst expects a deal before Disney's earnings report.
At its first Creator Premieres event, YouTube announced new programming from Ms. Rachel, Trevor Noah, Dhar Mann, Cleo Abram, Mark Vins, Deestroying, Brittany Broski and more.
Disney has its quarterly earnings scheduled for Thursday, which could be a potential impetus for a deal to be completed.
YouTube TV and Disney failed to reach a deal at the end of October that would keep Disney-owned channels on the service. Subscribers have been offered a $20 credit for the missing channels, and they remain unavailable. Now a report specifically identifies ESPN pricing as the hurdle that’s holding up negotiations.
Disney shares plunged 8% in early trading Thursday after the company reported disappointing revenue and warned of a prolonged distribution fight with YouTube TV. Why it matters: Disney+ and Hulu's continued growth was overshadowed by a streaming-era carriage disagreement and declines in the legacy TV business.