We’re elevating your streaming experience! We’ve partnered with VideoElephant to add 3 new FAST channels to FreeCast: Beyond Paranormal, Travel Escapes, and Real Crime Uncovered. Whether you’re into supernatural mysteries, thrilling true crime, or stunning travel destinations, these channels offer something for every viewer. Learn more 👉 https://lnkd.in/e6rTTNJ3 #FreeCast #NextGenStreaming #Streaming #fast #free #tv

William (Bill) Mobley: -"It's Getting Real - Sportico: "It Costs $788 to Watch Every NFL Game on Your TV" or FreeCast: "What if it Cost less than $100 to Watch Your NFL Team Games?" https://lnkd.in/epZ5dfa7 #nextgenstreaming #freecast #nomoreappdiving

FreeCast and DISH Network have teamed up to deliver a whole-home solution for live local TV and 500+ Streaming channels on all devices with AirTv. Enjoy 500K+ Free on-demand TV shows and movies, plus DIY bundle options. The Next Generation TV is here! Learn more👉 https://lnkd.in/eVfj3-kr #FreeCast #Dish #Airtv #Airtv2 #NextGenStreaming

William (Bill) Mobley: - YouTube TV Slows Its Roll — vMVPD Adds Only 50,000 Customers in Q2 After Posting First-Ever Quarterly Loss - NextTV "With the U.S. pay TV business collectively shedding another 1.62 million customers in the second quarter, a trend seems to have emerged. The industry's biggest remaining growth engine, YouTube TV, has become a seasonal business, expanding when the NFL season is in full swing, and retreating amid other parts of the calendar year. The latest MoffettNathanson quarterly Cord-Cutting Monitor report illustrates this seasonality, estimating that Google's virtual MVPD only added 50,000 subscribers in the second quarter, after for the first time ever losing customers in a quarter — an estimated 150,000 of them — back in January through March." Now with 10 scattered options for NFL, RSN's in the drink, other pro sports winging it with locals on antennas...you have to question did YouTube TV win or lose the pig in a poke game with doling out all that dough and commitment for NFL Ticket? The combination of failing cable channels facing extinction and sports scattered everywhere like ants. I am not sure if that audience willing to pay for these is dying off as fast as the concept of cable? A LA CARTE baby! Sell sports Team by Team to fans of Teams! https://lnkd.in/eSdzcTcj #nextgenstreaming #freecast #nomoreappdiving

William (Bill) Mobley: -New NFL Season: 49% Of Games On Streaming, 7% Exclusively! - TelevisionNewsDaily "Half of all NFL games this season -- 133 -- will be available on streaming platforms -- virtually all on a non-exclusive basis, according to MoffettNathanson Research. Just 7% -- or 20 games -- will be available exclusively on direct-to-consumer platforms, largely on Amazon Prime Video, including one wildcard playoff game. Linear TV networks will have 42% \(114 games\) of all NFL games on an exclusive basis. " What I think is going to be interesting tonight with "Friday Night Football" is other than Green Bay and Philly fans who can watch the game on NBC locally, everyone else at 815p is going to realize its not a nationally televised game and will be clicking everywhere to find out ultimately they have to pay Peacock to watch it. Even more interesting will be Peacock's ability to process all those registrations within what will likely be a 5-10 minute window before people get really p\*ssed off. And the cancellation trate immediately following. This will be more intersting than the game and Saturady a.m. social will be a hoot. hashtag https://lnkd.in/eWkXUPJp #freecast #nextegenstreaming #nomoreappdiving #Nfl #football

Our CRO, Erik Genrich, will represent FreeCast at the 11th Annual Build-to-Rent Forum, hosted by Information Management Network, this September 9 at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina. This event is a fantastic opportunity to explore the latest trends in the Build-to-Rent sector, connect with industry leaders, and discuss innovative solutions in the space. Erik is eager to bring his insights on how FreeCast is helping developers and property managers enhance resident experiences through comprehensive TV and streaming solutions. If you're attending, don't miss the chance to meet Erik and discover how we can elevate your property's media offerings! If you would like to connect with Erik, you can reach him at 👉 Egenrich\@FreeCast.com Information Management Network \(IMN\) #FreeCast #StreamingSolutions #Networking #SanDiego #BuildToRent #BTR #PropertyManagement #Realty

William (Bill) Mobley: -Things That Make You Go...Hummm. TVREV - Is Freevee Doomed? - "Reports that Amazon had branded its Freevee channels on Fire TV as “Prime Video Channels” fueled speculation that Amazon was about to sunset the oft-renamed service, whose purpose has always been a cipher." "We don’t think that is the case, at least not fully, because Amazon’s Fire TV division seems to operate separately from its Prime Video division, at least for now. And while each is now largely ad-supported, Amazon would still seem to have a strong interest in keeping them separate" Interesting read and rationale.- https://lnkd.in/euf3sq8D #FreeCast #NextGenStreaming

William (Bill) Mobley: "LG Celebrates 10 years of WebOS with TV OS Wars in Spotlight- LG is announcing its “LG Streaming Week” promotion, offering free trials and discount pricing for streaming services to owners of LG TVs with WebOS. WebOS has had quite a journey on its way to becoming a contender in the TV OS wars, having began as a mobile operating system designed by Palm, before being taken over by HP, then sold to LG after the failure of HP’s entry into the mobile phone and tablet spaces. That investment by LG has paid off, as WebOS now powers its smartTVs, which have exploded in popularity since the early 2010s. Smart features are now standard on all TVs, and the providers of their operating systems benefit from ad real estate and data opportunities within. LG is taking full advantage of this, while other TV manufacturers that didn’t have a smartTV OS of their own have had to strike licensing deals with Google or other, reaping fewer of the benefits. Who will bring this same TV OS logic to the needs of the hundreds of millions of Commercial dedicated households in the Multi-Dwelling, Community, Campus Living, HOA/COA, Hospitality, Healthcare, etc doors? Including ATSC 3.0 merging broadcast, OTT, FASTs, AVOD, and DIY SVOD Bundling. I have a pretty good idea..." https://lnkd.in/eSZpv358 #freecast #nextgenstreaming #nomoreappdiving

Stream Your Passions: From Waves to Hooves! 🌊🐎 We’re excited to welcome The Nautical Channel and Horse TV to FreeCast’s ever-growing lineup! Whether you're a sea adventurer or a horse lover, The Nautical Channel and Horse TV deliver nonstop action and breathtaking moments. Sail the oceans or experience the thrill of equestrian sports — all in one place, for FREE! Learn more 👉 https://lnkd.in/e7atHFwE #FreeCast #NextGenStreaming #News #Streaming

William (Bill) Mobley: -Update: Disney in Another Carriage Dispute as DirecTV Blacks Out Channels Following a landmark new deal with Charter Communications, Disney is now facing another carriage fight with a TV provider, this time DirecTV. With Disney’s prior deal seemingly setting a new standard for the industry, which has been followed by other TV providers and programmers, DirecTV seems poised to hold out for a similar type of deal. The upcoming launch of Venu adds another wrinkle to the negotiations, as DirecTV would like to decouple ESPN from Disney’s entertainment channels, which Disney has long required be included in basic TV packages. Given that sports-focused Venu will offer ESPN without the non-sports networks, DirecTV wants the ability to do so as well, potentially creating a lower-priced package with mainstays like ESPN but fewer of those coat-tail channels that providers and their associated monthly fees. Who doesn't. https://lnkd.in/dnN56VgH #freecast #nextgenstreaming #nomoreappdiving #sports

William (Bill) Mobley: -“Zombie Subs” Convolute Streaming Accounting - As cable TV providers pivot to distributing streaming products, understanding who’s watching what and how much money it’s making is becoming more complicated. For example, in its landmark deal with Disney, Charter secured the right offer Disney Plus subscriptions to its cable subscribers, setting a new precedent that both cable providers and other streaming services are likely to follow. Disney promptly began reporting millions of new Disney Plus subscribers, representing the subscriptions offered to Charter/Spectrum subscribers. But none of these supposed subscribers represented new revenue to Disney, and many of them have likely never opted into or accessed Disney Plus via their Charter service, serving to muddy the picture of both Disney Plus’s financial performance and consumer interest. Now Paramount has a new deal with Charter, which similarly includes Paramount Plus subscriptions for Charter’s cable subscribers, but Paramount accounts for these differently, counting only subscribers who do actually access Paramount Plus. While this is more transparent, it raises a new problem in that different companies will make different reporting choices. "Things that make you go Hummmmm." https://lnkd.in/g-cYgrYJ #freecast #nextgenstreaming #nomoreappdiving #streamingwars

William (Bill) Mobley: "Price Hikes Drive Streaming Spend Increase - Consumers spent 22% more on entertainment last quarter, according to research from the Digital Entertainment Group. But despite the sizeable increase, this doesn’t actually equate to higher consumption of media. The revenue growth came almost entirely via SVOD price increases. SVOD penetration has stalled at 84%, which may represent a saturated market for now, so the only way SVOD operators can make more money now is from price hikes, not subscriber growth. And as they grow increasingly desperate to achieve profitability, every major SVOD service has been jacking up prices on a regular basis. Anyone who has stuck with their streaming subscriptions is now paying a lot more for them, with fee increases ranging from 27% to 43%. Meanwhile, transactional VOD is down, with subscription streaming having far outpaced digital sales and pay-per-view in recent years. Physical media sales and rentals are also down, representing just 2% of spending, having suffered a recent blow from the shutdown of Redbox. And the Sand on the Hourglass!" https://lnkd.in/gCfE-bnZ #freecast #nextgenstreaming #nomoreappdiving #svod

William (Bill) Mobley: "Can Warner Bros. Discovery, Like Paramount, Find A Suitor? - MediaPost is spot on here. "Is there a savior for Warner Bros. Discovery -- as Skydance Media is presumably doing for Paramount Global? Analysts say the numbers would make it very difficult. Bernstein Research says the company is continuing to see declining equity, and a massive $38 billion in debt. The seeming potential loss of the NBA \(now in litigation with WBD\) doesn’t help." Big Tech for Pro Sports is on the Horizon and Will Cause Even a Bigger Stir When Enabling Leagues and Teams. I wonder who will step up into that role - 😉" https://lnkd.in/eB3zQyyc #freecast #nextegenstreaming #nomoreappdiving #prosports #sports #nba #nfl #mlb #nhl

We’re pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Net Connect USA, bringing affordable Live Local & Streaming TV to multi-family housing developments. This collaboration offers residents a diverse range of free content, while property managers gain access to custom streaming channels for effective communication. Click the link to learn more 👉🏼 https://lnkd.in/eDhrYKCC #FreeCast #NextGenStreaming #NetConnectUSA

FEVA TV, featuring a diverse array of African, African-American, and Afro-Caribbean content, is now available on our platform. This partnership expands our offerings and connects viewers to rich, culturally significant programming. Click the link to learn more about this valuable addition 👉🏼 https://lnkd.in/eW82s7yB #FreeCast #NextGenStreaming #NoMoreAppDiving

William (Bill) Mobley: -Fubo Wins Injunction over Venu Sports - "A decision has been made in FuboTV's motion for a preliminary injunction to stop Venu Sports" Kinda told ya so, yet just in time for our big announcement next week. "In a ruling poised to delay the release of Venu Sports to 2025 or beyond, U.S. District Judge Margaret M. Garnett on Friday granted FuboTV’s motion for a preliminary injunction to bar Walt Disney, ESPN, Fox, Warner Brothers Discovery and Hulu from moving forward with their sports-centric streaming platform" This is getting good ;\) https://lnkd.in/ebRHv\_gK #sports #streaming #freecast #nextgenstreaming #nomoreappdiving

FreeCast’s leadership team just got stronger! Erik Genrich joins us as #CRO bringing over two decades of expertise to our mission to end the streaming chaos. Meet the team leading the charge👉🏻 https://lnkd.in/dgC5gQmR #FreeCast #EndTheStreamingChaos #NextGenStreaming #Leadership #CutTheCord

William (Bill) Mobley: "Wall Street Analysts and Streaming Consumers have spoken. Investors have bailed. What part does Hollywood not get? We started this off on the best unified studios platform path in 1999 w/ Megachannels.tv and you guys have screwed the pooch since. Time to clean up this mess. corp.freecast.com "According to analysts, the chaos is only just beginning. Cable channels could become the new newspapers: Targets for investment funds looking to milk cash out of them for as long as possible. Or the cable channels could pursue a rollup, either through an existing company, or through a third-party." Wall Street will support: Single Streaming Access Platform. 1\) Serves Audiences Much Better on all devices. \(too many confusing UI's /apps\) 2\) Eliminates Mass duplicated BIG Tech costs and CAC \(biggest $ problem\) 3\) Solves Marketing Canabalization by Open Market with All-Content Access 4\) Raises Advertising Values, both sides with Revenues and Hyper Targeting Key Blocker: Executive egos on participation and Youth Leadership drove these ships to the bottom of the sea, which has/had no clue how to actually do it other than in there minds. No tribal knowledge. Yet this same industry thrived on combined Trillion$+ under the PayTV and Theatrical model the last 40 years. Recent article tried laying this off on the analysts ie. Jessica Reif Ehrlich, Craig Moffett, Michael Pachter and Rich Greenfield that is a shame. They are far from wrong. Industry often doesn't like the truth or the writing on the wall. The next Big Tech PayTV model is a single platform change issue....not a consumer adoption or marketing problem.". https://lnkd.in/eRR6S\_wz #nextgenstreaming #freecast #nomoreappdiving #Streaming #ott #television #media #tv #Broadcast #movies

Erik Genrich, a telecom industry veteran, joins FreeCast as our new Chief Revenue Officer. His expertise will drive our growth in commercial partnerships. Read more👉🏼 https://lnkd.in/d8bW\_drN #FreeCast #NextGenStreaming #CRO