After warning that Paramount Content is about to disappear from Google's paid TV service YouTube TV, the company announced late Saturday that it will reach a deal that avoids disruptions with channel availability.
These announcements did not include many details regarding the contract, but a statement from a spokesman for Paramount includes an “expanded streaming relationship.” Therefore, YouTube Primetime channels will continue to offer the streaming service Paramount+ as add-ons by ShowTime and BET+, as well as Google also “the right to make use of Paramount+ to qualify as YouTube TV customers.” It's there.
YouTube TV is no stranger to famous contract disputes with media companies, including Disney. In its own announcement, Google said: “We are happy to share that we have reached a deal to continue the Paramount Channel, including CBS, CBS Sports, Nickelodeon and more. We would like to thank our subscribers for their patience during negotiations. On your behalf.”
In a previous blog post, the company warned that all Paramount content, including CBS and CBS Sports, would disappear from YouTube TV on February 13th.
At the time, Google said it was fighting for an agreement to avoid passing on additional costs and offers. [subscribers] Flexibility in how you can watch your favorite sports and shows. (Pay TV providers reportedly are fighting for more flexible ways to bundle channels, especially at the basic layers of service.)
Meanwhile, Paramount Co-CEOS George Cheeks, Chris McCarthy and Brian Robbins explain to employees that Google “doesn't want to agree to reasonable terms that match the market, and offers entertainment experiences at the expense of consumers. I sent an internal note explaining I don't want to choose to put myself at risk.
“The reality is that you can't have a successful video product without Paramount. This is one of the leading media families for watching television,” the CEO said.
