Daily Summary
The NHL and Rogers signed a 12‐year media rights deal worth CAD 11 billion, expanding coverage across TV, digital, and streaming in Canada, while CNBC launched a new subscription streaming service to bring live and on-demand business content to international audiences. Meanwhile, conservative network Newsmax went public with a dramatic surge in share price and is now seeking to boost its revenue by charging distributors, even as it faces a competitive media landscape. In entertainment, Apple TV+ premiered a new series featuring Jon Hamm as a former trader turned thief, offering a mix of dark humor and social commentary in a wealthy New York suburb.
NHL and Rogers Seal 12-Year Canadian Media Rights Deal Through 2037-38 Season
The NHL and Rogers Communications have agreed to a 12-year Canadian media rights deal worth CAD $11 billion, more than doubling the value of the previous contract. The deal, running through the 2037-38 season, covers all major platforms and game types.
Apple TV+’s 'Your Friends & Neighbors': Jon Hamm as a Trader-Turned-Thief in a Stale Caper
Apple TV+ premieres *Your Friends & Neighbors*, a nine-part drama where Jon Hamm plays a former trader turned thief struggling to sustain his lavish lifestyle in a wealthy New York suburb.
Newsmax: A Trump-Adjacent Media Outlet with Expanding Prospects
Newsmax, a conservative cable news network aligned with Trump, recently went public with a meteoric rise in share price and high investor interest. The network is repositioning its revenue model and expanding its digital offerings to challenge Fox News for the conservative audience.
CNBC Rolls Out Smart TV Streaming Service
CNBC has launched CNBC+, a subscription-based streaming service providing live and on-demand business content on smart TVs, as part of its strategy to expand internationally and explore emerging sectors.