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On the streaming topic, analysts pointed out that they were taking into account 14 days of impact from the ongoing YouTube TV blackout, which they estimated at “$60 million revenue headwind.” This means that with each week that passes with Disney channels not accessible via YouTube TV, Disney is losing around $30 million.
Disney's YouTube TV blackout costs entertainment giant $30 million weekly as carriage dispute continues over channel fees and fair pricing terms.
Two weeks into the YouTube TV blackout of Disney networks including ESPN and ABC, Disney CEO Bob Iger said the company is working 'tirelessly' to close a deal but that it's 'imperative' a renewal 'reflects the value that we deliver.
Disney has its quarterly earnings scheduled for Thursday, which could be a potential impetus for a deal to be completed.
Morgan Stanley estimates Disney loses $30 million weekly from YouTube TV blackout affecting ABC and ESPN channels, as the dispute nears the end of its second week.
Two weeks into the YouTube TV blackout of Disney networks including ESPN and ABC, Disney CFO Hugh Johnston said 'we’re ready to go as long as they want to.'