Nbcuniversal and Google concluded a Mulityear distribution agreement to maintain NBC and NBCU other networks on TV Youtube.
In addition to the current NBCU Slate, under YouTube TV Deal Renewal, the streaming service will wear the newly relaunched NBC Sports Network (NBCSN). NBCU said that the new NBCSN, which will be launched later this fall, “will complete the leading sports goods presented all year round on the NBC distribution network”. The company had previously closed NBCSN in 2021.
The announcement of the agreement Thursday occurred after the previous agreement of the companies expired on September 30; The parties have reached a short -term extension to eliminate the final details. YouTube TV is the largest Internet remuneration television service in the United States, with around 9.5 million customers at the end of 2024, according to the research company Moffettnathanson.
The agreement continues the car of YouTube TV of the complete portfolio of NBCUNIVERIVERSAL networks, in particular NBC, BRAVO, CNBC, Golf Channel, E!, Oxygen True Crime, MSNBC, USA, Syfy, Telemundo and Universo. The company’s wired networks (excluding Bravo) will be part of the spin-off slope, a transaction which should close by the end of 2025.
In addition, the NBCU-Google agreement calls on Peacock to be available in the coming months as ability via Primitime Channel YouTube, the third-party subscription offer of the platform (which is independent of Youtube TV). Companies have also concluded a multi -year extension of Peacock’s availability on Google’s Android platforms, including Google Play and Google TV.
In addition, YouTube TV abandoned univision and other networks belonging to Televisauvision on Tuesday evening, after Google and the Hispanic media giant did not reach terms on a renewal of transport. Their previous agreement also expired on September 30.
“Our new agreement with Google is a clear victory for our company and our viewers – emphasizing the sustainable value of unavoidable emissions, films, sports and lives while extending our reach to even more public,” Matt Schnaars, president of the distribution and partnerships of the NBCU platform, in a statement and partnerships. “We have obtained long -term access to our full portfolio of broadcasting networks and cables on YouTube TV, and we make our peacock strategy progress with an upcoming launch on the YouTube channels in Prime Time and a continuous presence on Google TV. This agreement positions us for continuous growth and reflects our commitment to issue exceptional entertainment to fans through platforms. ”
Justin Connolly, vice-president, global media and sports manager in YouTube, said: “This agreement is based on our long-standing partnership with NBCU while addressing the evolutionary media landscape and recognizing the importance of making the content available where and how viewers want to look at it. We are delighted to have reached this agreement and look forward to continuing our partnership to serve billions of viewers around the world. ” ».
The other elements of the NBCU-Google agreement include:
- A long -term agreement for short clips, bleeding and NBCU premium programming shows on Youtube; And
- An extension of the agreement making universal films pictures of home entertainment and television programs available to buy or rent on Google TV, YouTube TV and YouTube, as well as library films from NBCUNIVERIVER GLOBAL TV available to broadcast via a SUB -SUB -SUBSCTION VOD on Youtube Premium and Advertising VOD on YouTube.
