Sports media rights continue to grow as streamers spar with TV networks for the right to broadcast marquee events. As a key linchpin in the media landscape, TV networks and streaming services are focused more than ever on their live sports strategy. Join this panel discussion to hear from industry insiders about how sports rights are being used to attract large audiences, maintain subscribers and drive revenues.

All the streaming entertainment discussed this morning runs “over the top” of high-speed internet connections. But 14 million US homes are still without broadband.  While nothing beats fiber, the ROI of running wires everywhere doesn’t always make cents.  Join us as we discuss where broadband is headed as consumers demand content on their terms.

This year Crown Castle announced the $8B divestment of its fiber operations with AT&T rumored to be acquiring a portion of Lumen’s fiber operations for $6B.  Both follow a hot 2024 when Verizon offered $20B for fellow telco/fiber operator Frontier and T-Mobile offered $6B for two regional fiber operators. This year, Comcast is spinning off most of its cable nets including USA and CNBC which might spurn future network and streaming deals.  US broadcasters are hopeful that deregulatory proposals with relaxed ownership caps and duopoly rules at the FCC will revive a stagnant deal market for stations. What else is on deck? Are interest rates poised for a drop? Join us as we discuss what’s in store this year and beyond for media and telecom M&A as a new administration settles in.