Facebook: "Traditional media rights deals - not compatible with our video business model" (Rob Shaw)

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Rob Shaw, Facebook -

"We didn't bid to extend our UEFA Champions League and LaLiga agreements (both for the 2018-2021 cycle) in Latin America and India, respectively. We still have excellent partnerships with these leagues, but the reality is that traditional media rights deals like these aren't compatible with our current video business model. We also don't think...

Rob Shaw, Facebook -

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