In mid-May, NBC and the National Hockey League signed a distinctive revenue-sharing deal, replacing ABC Sports as the league’s broadcast network. In an unusual move, the NHL will not receive a licensing fee, allowing NBC to recoup production and distribution costs and then share profits—if any exist—with the league. If the deal proves successful for both sides, it may mark a new model for broadcasters, especially for ones with the potential to share sports product across broadcast and cable destinations.
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