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Kayo’s streaming issues mostly from ‘inside consumer’s home’, says Foxtel boss
Despite glitches that frustrate some subscribers, Kayo is the best sports streaming service in the world, according to Foxtel boss Patrick Delany. Meanwhile, the Hawks have locked in a prized signature.
- Jon Pierik and Peter Ryan
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Viewers loved the Suns v Pies. Here’s why that matters for footy on TV in 2026
Once upon a time, the biggest clubs dominated footy’s premium timeslots. But times, and viewing habits, are changing, and that will spark a new approach to the AFL fixture.
- Jon Pierik
Kayo hikes premium price by $6 a month on eve of AFL season
The increasing costs associated with expensive sports rights have prompted Kayo to lift fees for its premium service, prompting a warning from the AFL Fans Association.
- Jon Pierik
‘Devalues the future of cricket rights’: How two-day Tests may dent next broadcast deal
Games that wrap up long before they are scheduled to have a significant financial impact on stakeholders such as Channel Seven and the Big Bash League.
- Daniel Brettig
Waleed Aly decides against going global
In this week’s On Background: a spanner in the works for Waleed Aly’s ABC summer plans, Aunty’s top brass grilled, Mike Sneesby’s Saudi side gig, and Foxtel adds to its scrap pile.
- Calum Jaspan
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- Media & marketing
Could a Bazball Ashes become a multimillion-dollar headache for Seven?
In this week’s On Background, why England’s rapid style of cricket (and capitulation) is bad news for Cricket Australia’s broadcasters, Fevola joins Seven, Sky goes gaga for Pauline, and a happy News Corp family.
- Calum Jaspan
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AFL’s biggest broadcast partner isn’t happy with its deal – and it’s pulled the plug before
The British sports streaming giant has recently terminated domestic soccer deals in France and Belgium.
- Sam McClure
Keeping costs down top priority as Nine’s new TV boss rings in changes
Amanda Laing, who joined Nine from Foxtel earlier this year, says the local media giant’s biggest division can squeeze more money out of its hit shows.
- Calum Jaspan
‘Healthy banter’, legends, larrikins and star wars: Inside this summer’s Ashes commentary
Whether it’s on the screen or in the radio booth, fans have plenty of options to get their Ashes fix this summer. Here’s who you will be listening to.
- Jon Pierik
Many fans are asking why the AFL has introduced wildcard round. The answer is in the TV rights
Aside from the added value of the two extra games now added to its season, the AFL needs to ensure there are more “games of consequence” in its home-and-away fixture to protect the value of its lucrative broadcast deal.
- Peter Ryan