Why would an exclusive rights deal with Amazon Prime be ideal?
1. Exposure. An exclusive streaming rights deal, despite the fear of the ESPN truthers, offers big time exposure. There are currently an estimated 90 million Prime subscribers, and growing
https://www.statista.com/statistics/5468...g-members/
2. Upside. As previously mentioned, Amazon is only going to get bigger. We can’t say that about ESPN.
3. They want sports content.
http://variety.com/2016/digital/news/ama...201923915/
4. Timeslots. Unlike an ESPN or FOX deal, we woudn’t have to whore ourselves out for midweek or Friday timeslots. I don’t know about the rest of you, but Friday night high school football exists, and a significant portion of our fanbase checks out.
5. Timing. We really have an advantageous opportunity with Amazon looking to acquire sports streaming rights, and no other conference opening up for the next few years. The time is now.
6. Streaming is now a normal part of our culture.
http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/10/28/wh...er-levels/
7. We are affordable. Considering we gave up so much value on our last contract negotioations, we’re really a bargain base price. I would imagine a tick up in revenue, but even 1 million dollar per school is much less than what these streaming companies are shelling out for much worse content.
8. A library of content. Think about it, this to me is the best part of a deal with Amazon. You want to go back and watch North Texas vs. Southern Miss? Sure, go ahead, anytime. This is why if a deal would be struck with an Amazon, we would need to be willing to give Amazon those rights.