In terms of Discovery's response, could it launch its own pack and sell directly to Sky's customers in the same way that BT does say for £4.99pm? It could also ally with other pay-TV channels and launch a competing offering to Sky on its own platform. Or do a big deal with BT and let Sy sell access to its channels on the Sky platform?
Discovery could offer inclusive access to an app on Smart TVs and streaming devices and eventually migrate customers over to these devices instead of satellite.
There is a parallel situation with Sky in Germany too which could see Discovery's portfolio leave the platform on 1st February.
http://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2017/...iage-contract/
As I mentioned yesterday, Sky Media sells advertising for Discovery's channels. May be a bit stressful at Sky Media at the moment! A new deal was only signed in October last year. Don't think this includes Eurosport.
https://www.skymedia.co.uk/news/disc...ip-uk-ireland/
Discover's shares were down 3.19% 4pm Eastern Time yesterday.