Jacob Feldman

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Sportico reporter on the intersection of tech and sports; frequent analysis of streaming economics and media-rights distribution.

Peacock Gains 2 Million Subscribers Yet Remains Unprofitable
SocialApr 23, 2026

Peacock Gains 2 Million Subscribers Yet Remains Unprofitable

With February's Super Bowl/Olympics/NBA All-Star Game run, Peacock added 2 million subscribers to 46 million total. It's still losing money. (charts via @THR) https://t.co/bkeeUKzYCy

By Jacob Feldman
Imagine Watching Four Major Games Simultaneously Tonight
SocialApr 23, 2026

Imagine Watching Four Major Games Simultaneously Tonight

Society if we could quad-box NFL Draft (ESPN), Knicks-Hawks (Prime Video), Yankees-Red Sox (Fox), and Sabres-Bruins (TNT/HBO Max) tonight. https://t.co/njWI1gtF8k

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AI Adoption High, Excitement and Trust Low
SocialApr 23, 2026

AI Adoption High, Excitement and Trust Low

There's a gap between how AI is being used—and how it's being talked about. Half of people say they're using AI. Yet only 35% of people are excited by the technology, and only 21% trust it. How long can this paradox...

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Spurs Lose Value, Arsenal Gains 20%
SocialApr 22, 2026

Spurs Lose Value, Arsenal Gains 20%

Tottenham lost 5% of its club value from 2025 to now. It'll go down further if Spurs are relegated. (meanwhile Arsenal's value grew 20%) https://t.co/9wL4UdaHEk

By Jacob Feldman
Amazon Prime Video to Stream All Six NBA Playoff Games Thursday‑Friday
SocialApr 20, 2026

Amazon Prime Video to Stream All Six NBA Playoff Games Thursday‑Friday

Amazon Prime Video is scheduled to have all six NBA playoff games this Thursday & Friday. https://t.co/OQK3tw5f0L

By Jacob Feldman
NBA Playoffs Moving From Streaming to Broadcast TV
SocialApr 19, 2026

NBA Playoffs Moving From Streaming to Broadcast TV

Yesterday: 3 NBA Playoff Games on streaming, 1 on cable Today: 4 NBA Playoff Games on broadcast TV https://t.co/UiqxPVceeA

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Inside How Bars Legally Stream Sports to Patrons
SocialApr 19, 2026

Inside How Bars Legally Stream Sports to Patrons

Seeing a lot of questions/complaints about streaming sports in bars (and hotels). I talked to broadcasters and business owners. Here's how it actually works...

By Jacob Feldman
World Baseball Classic Becomes Netflix Japan’s Top Show
SocialApr 16, 2026

World Baseball Classic Becomes Netflix Japan’s Top Show

Netflix says The World Baseball Classic was its most-watched program ever on Netflix in Japan with 31.4 million viewers.

By Jacob Feldman
NHL Ratings Surge 47% Post‑Olympic Break
SocialApr 15, 2026

NHL Ratings Surge 47% Post‑Olympic Break

TNT says NHL viewership accelerated after February's Olympic break. For the rest of the season, games averaged 453,000 viewers, up 47% over the equivalent period from 2025

By Jacob Feldman
Amazon Prime Video Blames Hardware Failure for Game Outage
SocialApr 15, 2026

Amazon Prime Video Blames Hardware Failure for Game Outage

Here’s what Amazon Prime Video’s sports team had to say about last night’s technical difficulty: The “broadcast of the Miami Heat at Charlotte Hornets experienced a temporary disruption due to a hardware failure in our production truck. Our teams restored the...

By Jacob Feldman
Four Apps Share Same Backend for Amazon Masters Stream
SocialApr 10, 2026

Four Apps Share Same Backend for Amazon Masters Stream

Why does Amazon's new Masters stream feel so familiar? I took a peek behind the curtains at Augusta, where four different streaming apps now share the same backbone. https://t.co/hVG9qmA4hq

By Jacob Feldman
Backstop Ads Outshine Players, Should They Be Dimmed?
SocialApr 7, 2026

Backstop Ads Outshine Players, Should They Be Dimmed?

Does this level of backstop ad bother other people, too? The ad shouldn't be brighter (or bigger) than the players...

By Jacob Feldman
MLB's Obscene Push to Recover Lost TV Revenue
SocialApr 7, 2026

MLB's Obscene Push to Recover Lost TV Revenue

I know MLB teams need to make up lost local TV dollars, but this is a bit obscene, no? https://t.co/wN5ZxySBN7

By Jacob Feldman
Ticket Sales Explode After Angel Reese Trade Announcement
SocialApr 7, 2026

Ticket Sales Explode After Angel Reese Trade Announcement

More tickets were purchased for Angel Reese's debut Dream game (against the Aces) in the two hours after the trade was announced than in the entire period beforehand, according to SeatGeek.

By Jacob Feldman