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FuboTV Inc. (NYSE: FUBO) and The Athletic have announced a multi-year partnership, making Fubo the official live TV streaming partner of The Athletic. This collaboration includes content and product integrations, as well as co-marketing opportunities.

Key aspects of the partnership include:

• Fubo integration into The Athletic's live game blogs and content
• Custom in-content modules featuring relevant game information
• Joint development of new product features on The Athletic platform
• Shared goal of building community through sports at local and national levels

Fubo offers over 55,000 live sporting events annually, with many streaming in 4K, and more than 35 regional sports networks in its base package. The Athletic, powered by a newsroom of 450+ full-time staff, provides comprehensive coverage of professional and college teams across North America and the English Premier League.

FuboTV Inc. (NYSE: FUBO), the leading sports-first live TV streaming platform, has announced the granting of restricted stock unit awards to eight new employees. The Compensation Committee of Fubo's Board of Directors approved these awards on September 27, 2024, covering an aggregate of 75,512 shares of common stock. These awards, granted under Fubo's 2024 Employment Inducement Equity Incentive Plan, are designed to induce new talent to join the company. The stock units will vest annually over a four-year period, contingent on continued employment. This action aligns with the New York Stock Exchange rules for employment inducement awards.

FuboTV Inc. (NYSE: FUBO), the leading sports-first live TV streaming platform, has announced it will release its Q3 2024 financial results on November 1, 2024, before the market opens. Following the release, Fubo's Co-founder and CEO David Gandler and CFO John Janedis will host a conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET to review results and provide a business update.

Fubo operates in the U.S., Canada, Spain, and France, offering a cable TV replacement product that aggregates over 400 live sports, news, and entertainment networks. In the U.S., it's the only live TV streaming platform with every Nielsen-rated sports channel. The company is known for innovative features like 4K streaming, MultiView, and Instant Headlines, an AI-powered news topic generator.

FuboTV Inc. (NYSE: FUBO) has launched its Multiview feature in beta on select Roku devices, making it the first virtual MVPD to offer user-configurable multiviewing on Roku, America's #1 streaming platform. The feature allows Fubo customers to select and stream up to four live channels simultaneously, fully customizable for all Fubo channels. This launch expands on Fubo's pioneering multiviewing capability, which was first introduced on Apple TV in 2020.

Fubo delivers approximately 150,000 new content assets daily, including live and VOD content across sports, news, and entertainment. The Multiview feature aligns with Fubo's product personalization strategy, aiming to provide a seamless, customizable user experience. The beta feature is expected to roll out to additional Roku devices in the coming weeks.

Tommy Avallone's documentary 'THE HOUSE FROM…' is set to premiere on October 27th on Ryan Reynolds' Maximum Effort Channel on Fubo (FUBO). Narrated by Jason Lee, the film explores living in famous houses from TV shows and movies. It features homes from popular productions like 'A Christmas Story', 'Breaking Bad', and 'Full House'.

The documentary will debut at Kevin Smith's Smodcastle Film Festival on October 25th and be available on TVOD platforms from October 28th. Director Avallone describes it as a joyful celebration of pop culture history. Maximum Effort's Kevin Hill emphasizes the film's ability to bring people together, while Fubo Studios' Pamela Duckworth highlights its nostalgic appeal.

FuboTV Inc. (NYSE: FUBO) has announced the launch of a new proprietary Connected TV (CTV) ad format called The Triple Play. This innovative ad placement will be featured on Fubo's home screen, offering advertisers a unique opportunity to showcase branded video content. The format includes a branded banner, custom content carousel, and clickable branded content video within a curated programming playlist.

The Triple Play will debut with a major national retailer's back-to-school campaign, providing complete share of voice on Fubo's home screen. This new ad unit aims to maximize reach and engagement on large screens by strategically positioning branded content alongside relevant programming. The format also includes features like QR codes for deeper engagement and rotational mid-roll spots within on-demand content.

FuboTV Inc. (NYSE: FUBO) has launched BKFC TV, the first FAST (free ad-supported streaming TV) channel from Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC). This marks BKFC TV's debut outside the BKFC app. The channel, programmed jointly by Fubo and BKFC, offers 24/7 access to BKFC's flagship events, Prospect Series, and Fight Night events. BKFC live fights, currently streaming on Fubo Sports, consistently rank among the network's top 10 most-watched programs. BKFC TV is now available as part of Fubo's subscription packages, which feature over 400 sports, news, and entertainment channels.

FuboTV Inc. (NYSE: FUBO) has won a preliminary injunction against The Walt Disney Company, FOX Corp., and Warner Bros. Discovery's Venu Sports joint venture (JV). The U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York approved Fubo's request to stop the launch of the JV, which would have controlled 60%-80% of live broadcast sports content. Fubo CEO David Gandler called it a victory for consumers and competition.

Fubo argues that the JV would limit competition, reduce consumer choice, and lead to price hikes. The company plans to proceed with its antitrust lawsuit against the JV partners, alleging a years-long campaign to block Fubo's sports-first streaming business. Multiple lawmakers and public interest groups have expressed concerns about the JV's potential negative impact on consumers.

Fubo Sports Network, owned by FuboTV Inc. (NYSE: FUBO), has expanded its distribution in Canada through a partnership with Amazon's (NASDAQ: AMZN) Prime Video Channels. This marks the first time the sports network is available outside of Fubo's platform in Canada, making it accessible to Prime members nationwide. The network offers over 1,000 live events annually, including exclusive Premier League soccer matches and content from various sports leagues.

The collaboration aims to provide Canadian sports fans with premium content and exclusive live events. Fubo Sports Network's programming includes soccer, MMA, and partner content from leagues like Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, The Professional Fighters League, and World Poker Tour.