Consulting firm Parks Associates found 40% of US traditional pay-TV subscribers still watch live sports via Legacy pay TV.
“This could be a win for the sport streaming consumer searching for their game, but it’s likely to come with a steep price,” said Eric Sorensen, director of the streaming video tracker for Parks Associates
From the article, "Disney and FOX Don’t Think Their New Sports Bundle Will Wreck Cable TV. Are They in Denial?" by Roger Cheng
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