Good news for cable. DVR users watch more VOD (free and paid) than non-DVR users, Lyra Research says. In the past 30 days, DVR users watched an avg of 10.9 free VOD programs and 2.7 paid vs 7.1 and 1.6, respectively, for non-DVR users. The survey included about 250 cable VOD HHs and was conducted in April and May.

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Fubo Readies Sports Bundle Ahead of Merger

Fubo’s earnings calls are on the shorter side nowadays as it preps for a new chapter merged with Hulu + Live TV and under Disney ownership, but the vMVPD said it beat subscriber guidance and met revenue targets for 1Q25—all while gaining optimism in the opportunities skinny bundles can provide.

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