The Charter-Disney showdown didn't transform the TV industry, after all, despite the hype
Publishing timestamp: 2023-09-11 13:18:22
Summary
The article discusses the recent deal between Charter Communications and Disney, which allows Charter customers to watch Disney networks and also includes the offering of Disney+ and ESPN+ for free to select consumers. However, the article argues that this deal is not transformative and does not signal a major shift away from traditional cable TV. It highlights the ongoing conflicts between pay-TV providers and networks and suggests that the media landscape is still reliant on cable TV despite the rise of streaming services.
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Keywords: technology, charter communications inc, walt disney co, breaking news: business, business news, media, comcast corp, dish network corp,
Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/09/11/disney-charter-showdown-did-not-transform-tv.html