memo from Disney execs to employees
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/disney-senior-execs-youtube-tv-160136047.html Team, As you are no doubt aware, last night YouTube TV pulled our channels from their service, prior to the midnight expiration of our deal, and with no advance notice to their subscribers, or to us. In doing so, they not only cut off access to our live programming but also deleted all previously recorded shows and events from their subscribers’ libraries. Their actions make clear how little regard they have for their customers and are consistent with an attitude which has been prevalent throughout our negotiations — YouTube TV and its owner, Google, are not interested in achieving a fair deal with us. Instead, they want to use their power and extraordinary resources to eliminate competition and devalue the very content that helped them build their service. We are enormously proud of the work done by so many of you to create the highest quality and most compelling content. At ESPN and ABC in particular, we have made significant investments in programming, including the best line-up of live sports in the industry — bar none. On ABC alone, we have increased the number of live games by nearly 80% over the past several years. The lineup for this weekend is incredible and includes 13 of the top 25 college football teams on our platforms, a double header of NWSL games on ESPN, and leads right into Monday Night Football featuring the Arizona Cardinals vs. the Dallas Cowboys on ABC. The bottom line is that our channels are extremely valuable, and we can only continue to program them with the sports and entertainment viewers love most if we stand our ground against tactics that threaten the integrity of our business and the value of our creative work. We are asking nothing more of YouTube TV than what we have gotten from every other distributor – fair rates for our channels. We will keep you informed as this matter progresses. For those of you who are YouTube TV customers and have lost access to our channels, there are other ways you can watch, which you can find here: KeepMyNetworks.com. We know how hard so many of you work every day to create, promote, and support our programming. We’re deeply grateful for your continued focus, professionalism, and commitment. Alan, Dana & Jimmy
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 Google and Disney fail to reach an agreement - jdl October 31, 2025, 8:43:39
- *celebratory gunfire* - jdl November 14, 2025, 18:51:42
- Will Disney squeeze ESPN Select nee ESPN+? - Potomac November 13, 2025, 16:19:45
- Not great, Bob - jdl November 13, 2025, 15:20:13
- Fuck off, disney. I'm not interested in paying for your scrappy espn unlimited content - IlliniSax05 November 13, 2025, 17:04:10
- What the heck do I have to do with this?* - RSMBob November 13, 2025, 16:53:22
- I’m pretty sure Disney wants YTTV to take on Unlimited ESPN along with a price increase…. - timmer November 13, 2025, 16:28:55
- Yeah, this isn't getting done any time soon. Brutal* - illini21 November 13, 2025, 15:24:26
- I guess it's good most of the Illinois fball/bball games are off ESPN (other than Tenn game)... - shua November 13, 2025, 15:35:33
- I really dont want to change from YT TV though. - ISeeDeadHawkeyes November 13, 2025, 15:31:09
- Well, now that Disney owns Hulu and apparently Fubo, I'm sure this is their strategy. - Kajagoogoo November 13, 2025, 16:12:23
- Plus, like, Sunday Ticket. That’s a show stopper for me* - opossum jenkins November 13, 2025, 15:57:16
- yeah I'm not changing providers. - OrangeSox November 13, 2025, 15:46:29
- same* - illini21 November 13, 2025, 15:44:06
- It will be resolved eventually. I'm not leaving YTTV. - uofi1998 November 13, 2025, 15:37:03
- I definitely miss the multi-view option on YTTV - jayd November 13, 2025, 15:33:25
- PSA: Sling Orange plan has ESPN and you can buy a pass for a day, weekend, or week only - meanjeans November 13, 2025, 13:13:22
- Every time this thread bumps i think a deal was done* - illini21 November 13, 2025, 11:26:53
- ooo - IlliniSax05 November 13, 2025, 11:27:39
- Disney CFO: "We're ready to go as long as long as they want to." - IlliniSax05 November 13, 2025, 11:25:08
- from what I've seen/read here is what both sides seem to be asking for... - IlliniSax05 November 11, 2025, 14:23:17
- psa...just got the email to claim the credit. all you do is click a button on the updates tab* - lcubed November 11, 2025, 14:04:34
- Claim your $20 YTTV credit… - DocWalk20 November 10, 2025, 17:04:57
- I’ve gotta be honest this whole thing is making me notice how little ABC/ESPN content I watch * - meanjeans November 9, 2025, 18:48:41
- ooo - jdl November 9, 2025, 16:15:52
- Gameday is free on the espn app this morning.* - voiceofreason November 1, 2025, 9:31:23
- Looks like you can sign up for a day or weekend pass for Sling - illini21 October 31, 2025, 12:25:51
- memo from Disney execs to employees - IlliniSax05 October 31, 2025, 11:53:19
- this isn't great. I hope a bunch of people cancel* - cpsteine October 31, 2025, 10:46:00
- Glad I have spectrum. * - harb October 31, 2025, 9:56:31
- Also, my first reaction to this was “whoa, this is a dealbreaker” - Carl Spackler October 31, 2025, 9:49:56
- the level of complaints I've heard directed at YTTV about this surprises me - IlliniSax05 October 31, 2025, 9:21:10
- Why would I take YTTV’s side? They are making tons of money, can control the rates and - memyselfandillini October 31, 2025, 16:19:25
- What I don't understand about any of these strategies is it's never been easier to switch. - tvillini October 31, 2025, 11:11:47
- The hilarious part was Disney trying to paint Google as the corporate boogeyman.* - Carl Spackler October 31, 2025, 9:48:41
- Capitalism enriching us all! Glorious * - Jackie October 31, 2025, 9:39:52
- This is what happens when we want to pay college football coaches $10M a year... - uofi1998 October 31, 2025, 9:32:09
- trump tweet o/u 6pm* - John Coctostan October 31, 2025, 8:47:16
- well thats lame as hell - illini21 October 31, 2025, 8:46:53
- I’m guessing the new ESPN app may have something to do with this. * - MC October 31, 2025, 8:46:21
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