Disney Says Charter Dispute Is Driving A 60% Increase In Hulu + Live TV Subscriptions Relative To Internal Expectations

Disney says Hulu + Live TV subscriptions up 60% during carriage dispute with Charter
Increase comes as Disney networks and ABC stations went dark on Charter's Spectrum
Surge coincides with Comcast agreeing to sell remaining stake in Hulu to Disney sooner
Disney promoting Hulu + Live TV amid demand for live sports; Charter referring customers to rivals
Carriage talks at standstill since dispute began, Charter threatened to exit video business

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Disney Says Charter Dispute Is Driving A 60% Increase In Hulu + Live TV Subscriptions Relative To Internal Expectations

Disney says Hulu + Live TV subscriptions up 60% during carriage dispute with Charter
Increase comes as Disney networks and ABC stations went dark on Charter's Spectrum
Surge coincides with Comcast agreeing to sell remaining stake in Hulu to Disney sooner
Disney promoting Hulu + Live TV amid demand for live sports; Charter referring customers to rivals
Carriage talks at standstill since dispute began, Charter threatened to exit video business

deadline.com

Relevant topic timeline:

8/10/2023

Disney+ is raising prices and cracking down on account sharing

9/1/2023

Disney pulls ABC, ESPN, FX and other channels from Charter Spectrum service

9/3/2023

Local ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC Owners Demand The FCC Reclassify YouTube TV, Fubo, DIRECTV STREAM, & More As Cable TV Companies

9/3/2023

Disney Tells Spectrum Customers Affected By Charter Carriage Dispute That “They Have Many Options” For TV Service – Update

9/5/2023

ESPN, Disney commence push for Spectrum customers to sign up for Hulu