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Is Amazon enabling piracy? The Fire Stick dilemma explained

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Piracy is costing the sports industry an estimated $28 billion annually — and the issue is only growing more complex. In this episode of StreamTime Sports, co-hosts Nick Meacham and Chris Stone are joined by Paul O’Donovan from MediaKind to explore the causes and affects of the rising threat of piracy. From legal loopholes to changing sports distributions strategies, the trio dissects the industry's most pressing issue.Key Topics:

  • How has piracy evolved? And what does its growing sophistication mean for the future of sports media? 
  • Why must rights holders prioritise security from one, not as a reactive fix?
  • Can the industry strike the balance between accessibility, pricing, and perceived value?
  • What role do big tech platforms and streaming devices play in enabling or preventing piracy?
  • Is it time for a fundamental shift in how live sports are distributed and monetized in the new digital age? 


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