If you’ve subscribed to YouTube TV, you’ve probably noticed that you can no longer watch Disney content on the live TV service. That’s because there’s an ongoing dispute between Disney and Google over that content appearing on YouTube TV.
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Disney removed its content from YouTube TV several weeks ago, after the two companies failed to reach a new carriage agreement on October 30th. That includes ESPN, ABC, Disney Channel, FX, National Geographic, and Freeform. As it stands, Disney content is still not available on YouTube TV. So the latest update is that there is no update, but something interesting is happening as a result of Disney withholding its content.
According to Business Insider, Apptopia recently ran an analysis to see the number of YouTube TV users who also use other apps that carry ESPN. The analysis also looked at Sling TV and DirecTV, as well as streamers owned or controlled by Disney, including Fubo, ESPN, and Hulu.
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The data shows that the percentage change in usage of Sling TV, Fubo, and DirectTV apps by YouTube TV subscribers went up 35% each night after Disney pulled its content from YouTube TV. Meanwhile, users were also turning to the NFL and ESPN apps in smaller percentages. Hulu, though, didn’t show any change, but Hulu + Live TV has far fewer subscribers than standard Hulu.
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The data only included mobile apps, though, but it’s still a good indication that sports viewers, in particular, have found other ways to watch live sports content on other streaming services. In the meantime, Disney content is also available via Disney+ and its bundles.
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In the meantime, both Disney and YouTube TV are probably going to lose a lot of money because of the blackout. YouTube TV is currently offering its subscribers a $20 credit during the blackout, while Disney is losing money every day its channels aren’t on YouTube TV.
For now, though, the dispute continues, so we’ll be keeping an eye out for more updates.
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