Another example of how the TV networks make their content available over
multiple OTT sites, competing against one another throughout the country, based
on the makeup of these bundles.
Bert
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http://www.tvtechnology.com/news/0002/report-google-enlists-cbs-for-planned-skinny-bundle/279670
Report: Google Enlists CBS for Planned Skinny Bundle
Also in talks with Fox, ABC | Disney and NBC
October 19, 2016
By Michael Balderston
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIF.-The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Google and CBS
have reached a deal to include CBS Network content on Google's planned skinny
bundle channel. This new streaming package, which Google is eyeing for an early
2017 release, would launch under the YouTube umbrella.
The deal with CBS will allow the Google channel to carry CBS' main programs, as
well as content from CBS-owned CBS Sports and entertainment cabler Pop. In
addition, Google is reportedly in talks with 21st Century Fox for carriage of
the Fox broadcast network and its cable channels, which include FX, Fox Sports
and National Geographic.
There are also apparently talks with ABC | Disney and NBC, though those are not
as far along. The WSJ's report indicates that Google could decide to launch
without NBC if necessary to get its package out ahead of similar offerings
expected from Hulu and possibly Apple.
For the full story, check out the Wall Street Journal's report.
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