PRESS RELEASE 02/14/18

YouTube TV new content and coverage

YouTube TV’s got game on Valentine’s Day: more channels and markets

SAN BRUNO, CA. [FEBRUARY 14, 2018] Last year we launched YouTube TV, the best way to enjoy cable-free live TV, and we’ve been working hard to make it better every day. Today we are excited to wish all our members an extra Happy Valentine's Day by bringing more of the networks you love to YouTube TV, including TNT, Adult Swim, TBS, CNN, Cartoon Network, truTV, Turner Classic Movies and more!

That’s great news for everyone, from Anderson Cooper addicts to Rick and Morty binge-watchers, and everything in between. Now you can also get breaking news from CNN, watch cable’s #1 new drama series The Alienist on TNT, catch up on TBS’s hit comedy series The Detour, check out the popular kids series Teen Titans Go!, and enjoy the new season of truTV’s Impractical Jokers - all included now with your YouTube TV membership.

For sports lovers in particular, we’ve got you covered: you now have access to March Madness and you can watch nationally televised NBA games, NBA All-Star weekend, NBA Playoff games, MLB Postseason games, the PGA Championship and soccer from the UEFA Champions League.

But wait, there’s more! We’re thrilled to announce that we’re soon adding NBA TV, the league’s 24-hour network, and MLB Network, Major League Baseball’s award-winning 24/7 TV network, to the YouTube TV base package. And in the coming months, you’ll also be able to watch NBA League Pass, the league’s premium out-of-market live game service, or MLB.TV, the longest running sports streaming service in the U.S., for an extra fee. Game on!

It would break our hearts for you to miss out on the action, so in the coming weeks, YouTube TV is also expanding to all top 100 U.S. markets! While we started out in just five markets and expanded to over 80 from there, we’re thrilled to announce that we are taking YouTube TV to over 85 percent of U.S. households, with the most live local broadcast stations in markets where YouTube TV is available. New markets include: Lexington, Dayton, Honolulu, Richmond, Mobile, and Syracuse. Check out here if YouTube TV is available in your city.

We will be increasing our price to $40/month on March 13 for new members. However, if you are already a member or sign up before March 13, we are keeping your original price of $35/month.

YouTube TV offers cable-free live TV through a simple and easy experience that’s built from the ground up for the 21st century. It includes:

Over 50 networks, including ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, plus popular cable networks like TNT, TBS, CNN, ESPN, AMC, and FX, and local sports networks from NBC Sports, FOX Sports, and NESN in select markets.
Ability to watch on any screen - mobile, tablet or computer - and easily streamed to your TV with apps built for Roku (new!), Apple TV (new!), Xbox One, Android TVs and Samsung and LG 2016 and 2017 smart TVs; and Chromecast, Chromecast built-in TVs, and AirPlay through Apple TV.
A cloud DVR, with no storage space limits that travels with you within the United States so you can stream recordings on any device, whenever and wherever you want. It enables you to record live TV and never run out of storage space, plus record shows simultaneously, without using precious data or space on your phone. Your programs are stored for nine months.
Six accounts per household, each with its own unique recommendations and personal DVR with no storage space limits.
Half the cost of cable with zero commitments. A YouTube TV membership is only $35 a month (if you sign up before March 13) and there are no commitments – you can cancel anytime.

So hop on the couch with us, fire up the TV remote and let’s celebrate the best way to watch cable-free live TV together. Happy Valentine’s Day, YouTube TV members! We’re having so much fun in our new relationship and are committed to making YouTube TV the live TV experience you’ve been waiting for. And if you are not a member, remember to join by March 13 to experience the new live TV service everyone’s talking about for only $35/month.

What can we say, YouTube TV is a cheap date :) Enjoy the game!

About YouTube

Launched in May 2005, YouTube’s mission is to give everyone a voice and show them the world. We believe that everyone deserves to have a voice, and that the world is a better place when we listen, share and build community through our stories. YouTube is a Google company.

Media contacts:

Mariana De Felice

marianadf@google.com

PRESS RELEASE 10/30/17

YouTube TV app for TV devices:

Lean back and watch YouTube TV with a new app for your big screen

SAN BRUNO, CA. [OCTOBER 30, 2017] Since the launch of YouTube TV in April, you’ve streamed live sports, local and national news, and can't-miss shows on your phone, tablet and computer. Now, we're psyched to announce our new YouTube TV app, made for the big screen.

We know you love watching TV content on, well, your TV. In fact, over half the time spent watching YouTube TV is consumed through Chromecast on the big screen. And members who stream with a Chromecast are highly engaged, watching over four hours a day on the weekends with football season back in full swing.

So today we’re excited to unveil the new YouTube TV app built for TV devices. In the next few days, you’ll be able to stream live TV through the new YouTube TV app on Android TV devices including NVIDIA SHIELD and TVs with Android TV built-in, such as Sony, as well as on the Xbox One family of devices (Xbox One, Xbox One S, and soon Xbox One X).

In the coming weeks we'll be launching the new app on Smart TVs, such as LG, Samsung, Sony, along with Apple TV. We also recently expanded our TV device support by launching voice commands with Google Home paired with Chromecast.

If you love the simplicity of finding your favorite content on the mobile app, you'll be happy to know you'll still find our signature tabs on the TV app as well--home, live and library. Finding, playing, and recording your favorite live TV is as simple as before.

Here's what's new on this TV app:

Control your live TV experience with your TV's remote control or game controller.
For a more cinematic look, we made the background dark on your TVs.
A new Live guide made for your big screen so you can get a sneak-peek at what's airing soon.
Never miss the action with our background playback experience built for your big screen.
Easily pick up where you left off on another device when you get home.

If you aren’t a YouTube TV member, try it out free today and start watching on the big screen right away. With game 6 of the World Series® tomorrow and a possibly historic game 7 on Wednesday, now's the time to start your free trial.

YouTube TV is now available in all top 50 metro areas, covering over two-thirds of the U.S. We're expanding quickly, so visit tv.youtube.com and sign up to be notified when we launch in your market.

About YouTube

Media contacts:

Mariana De Felice

marianadf@google.com

PRESS RELEASE 10/3/17

YouTube TV & Major League Baseball:

A Multi-Faceted 2017 World Series Partnership

With YouTube TV Available in Two Thirds of US TV Households -

Fans Across the Country Can Enjoy the World Series on FOX through the Service

[New York, NY - OCTOBER 3, 2017] YouTube and Major League Baseball today announced a multi-faceted partnership to drive fan excitement for the 2017 World Series, as well as showcase another way for baseball fans to watch the national pastime with a new cable-free, live TV service -- YouTube TV.

As part of the partnership, YouTube TV will serve as the presenting sponsor of the 2017 World Series with a variety of national TV spots and on-air call-outs on FOX during each game, branding across MLB’s digital properties and official social media accounts, as well as in-stadium promotion. YouTube TV is also expected to incorporate MLB players competing in the Postseason in its promotional efforts. YouTube TV launched in April 2017 to provide audiences around the country a new, more flexible way to enjoy their favorite live TV programming - including sports - outside of a traditional cable subscription. The service is currently launched in 49 TV markets (DMAs), representing two-thirds of the country.

To bridge digital audiences to the World Series and raise awareness for YouTube TV as a new way to watch one of the biggest sporting events of the year, the partnership will also see the two parties engaging MLB players and YouTube creators to take fans behind the scenes of the Series. They will generate original, World Series-themed content featuring special access at the participating ballparks, engagement with MLB players and personalities, and sights and sounds of all aspects of the Fall Classic. YouTube TV and MLB will also give a few lucky fans the chance of a lifetime to experience the World Series in-person as a VIP including behind-the-scenes access and an opportunity to be highlighted during the FOX national broadcast*.

”We built a cable-free service that makes it easier than ever for fans to get access to their favorite live TV programming - including amazing live sporting events like the World Series on FOX.” said Kelly Merryman, Managing Director, Content Partnerships Americas, YouTube. “When we were thinking about partnerships to showcase the power of YouTube TV, Major League Baseball and the World Series was the perfect fit. It’s a great next step in our long-term relationship with the league.”

MLB has been an innovator in the digital sports arena, investing in engaging fans on YouTube for years, as well as through a broad range of digital platforms and products. The YouTube TV partnership builds upon the league’s 10+ year strategy to reach fans wherever they are. This year alone, for example, MLB's engagement and content strategy on YouTube has generated over 1 billion views.

“We are proud to team with You Tube on its first major partnership to help raise national awareness for YouTube TV,” said Noah Garden, MLB Executive Vice President, Business. “YouTube TV is an exciting new offering for fans providing them with increased flexibility to enjoy FOX’s broadcast of the Fall Classic on any device.”

“This is an exciting time for FOX Sports, Major League Baseball and the industry as a whole,” said Mark Evans, Senior Vice President, FOX Sports Sales. “YouTube TV provides a fresh, unique perspective that sparks new and creative ways for us and our partners to innovate.”

YouTube TV includes:

Nearly 50 networks, including live local feeds from ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC in most markets, plus popular cable networks like ESPN, AMC and FX, and local sports networks from NBC Sports in 13 markets, FOX Sports in 22 markets, and NESN in Boston.
A cloud DVR, with no storage limits that travels with subscribers within in the United States so you can stream recordings on any device, whenever and wherever you want. It enables subscribers to record live TV and never run out of storage plus record shows simultaneously, without using precious data or space on your phone. Each recording will be stored for nine months.
YouTube TV can be watched on any screen – mobile, tablet or computer – and easily streamed to your TV with a Google Chromecast, Chromecast built-in TV, and AirPlay through Apple TV.
Six accounts per household. Every YouTube TV membership comes with six accounts, each with its own unique recommendations and personal DVR with no storage space limits. Subscribers can watch up to three concurrent streams at a time.
Half the cost of cable with zero commitments. A YouTube TV membership is only $35 a month and there are no commitments – subscribers cancel anytime.

YouTube TV will continue to quickly expand to cover more cities across the country in the coming weeks and months. Visit tv.youtube.com and sign up to find out when it will launch in your market.

* The sweepstakes is expected to launch in early October. Complete details and official rules will be shared on YouTube’s and MLB’s social platforms.

About YouTube

Media contacts:

Michelle Slavich Matt Bourne

slavich@google.com matt.bourne@mlb.com

press@google.com @MLB_PR

YOUTUBE TV NOW AVAILABLE IN 50% OF U.S. HOUSEHOLDS

With 14 New DMAs Launching Today -

YouTube TV Leads All Live TV Streaming Services With The Most Live Local Broadcast Stations In Each Market Launched

SAN BRUNO, CA. [AUGUST 17, 2017] – YouTube today announced the expansion of YouTube TV -- a new way to enjoy your favorite TV programming outside of a traditional cable subscription -- into 14 new U.S. markets. Now, YouTube TV is available to 50% of U.S. households with the most live local broadcast stations in markets where YouTube TV is available. The new metro areas include: Baltimore, Boston, Cincinnati, Columbus, OH, Jacksonville-Brunswick, Las Vegas, Louisville, Memphis, Nashville, Pittsburgh, San Antonio, Seattle-Tacoma, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota and West Palm Beach-Ft. Pierce. YouTube TV now offers the most markets with all four live local broadcast feeds from ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC.

YouTube TV is also expanding its network lineup for no additional charge to include next-generation national news network Newsy and the Tennis Channel, just in time for the 2017 US Open. Members in Boston will also be able to watch their Red Sox chase the pennant on NESN at no additional charge.

YouTube is also announcing that YouTube TV will soon expand into 17 additional markets in the coming weeks, including greater metro areas of: Austin, Birmingham, Cleveland-Akron, Denver, Grand Rapids-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek, Greensboro-High Point-Winston Salem, Harrisburg-Lancaster-Lebanon-York, Hartford-New Haven, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Milwaukee, Norfolk-Portsmouth-Newport News, Oklahoma City, Raleigh-Durham, Salt Lake City, San Diego and St. Louis. With the continued expansion of YouTube TV, millions more people are able to stream live sports, live local news and must-see shows from top broadcast and cable networks.

YouTube TV delivers live content to viewers in a way that suits their mobile and flexible lifestyles and we’re already seeing that live TV represents the majority of time spent watching on the service. YouTube TV is also now measured and reported through Nielsen’s Digital in TV Ratings and contributes directly to C3/C7 currency, providing media buyers and sellers with a more comprehensive and transparent view of audiences engaging with the service across digital devices.

YouTube TV first launched in April in five markets – New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area, Chicago and Philadelphia, before expanding into an additional ten markets that included Washington, DC, Houston, Atlanta, Phoenix, Detroit, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, Orlando-Daytona Beach-Melbourne, Charlotte and Dallas-Fort Worth.

YouTube TV includes:

Nearly 50 networks, including live local feeds from ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC, plus popular cable networks like ESPN, AMC and FX, and local sports networks from NBC Sports in 13 markets, Fox Sports in 22 markets, and now NESN in Boston.
A cloud DVR, with no storage limits that travels with you within in the United States so you can stream recordings on any device, whenever and wherever you want. It enables you to record live TV and never run out of storage plus record shows simultaneously, without using precious data or space on your phone. Each recording will be stored for nine months.
YouTube TV can be watched on any screen – mobile, tablet or computer – and easily streamed to your TV with a Google Chromecast, Chromecast built-in TV, and AirPlay through Apple TV.
Six accounts per household. Every YouTube TV membership comes with six accounts, each with its own unique recommendations and personal DVR with no storage space limits. You can watch up to three concurrent streams at a time.
Half the cost of cable with zero commitments. A YouTube TV membership is only $35 a month and there are no commitments – you can cancel anytime.

YouTube TV was built for the YouTube generation that loves live TV but wants it delivered in a way that suits their mobile and flexible lifestyles. In fact, we see more Millennials using YouTube TV than any other generational group. According to Nielsen data from Q1 2017, half of traditional TV viewers are over 49, whereas YouTube TV is seeing over half of its viewership come from 18 to 34 year old Millennials, with the service seeing seeing great traction with broader audiences as well.

YouTube TV will continue to quickly expand to cover more cities across the country in the coming weeks and months. Visit tv.youtube.com and sign up to find out when we’ll launch in your market.

More specifics on new market expansion:

ABOUT YOUTUBE

Launched in May 2005, YouTube allows billions of people to discover, watch and share originally-created videos. YouTube provides a forum for people to connect, inform, and inspire others across the globe and acts as a distribution platform for original content creators and advertisers large and small. YouTube is a Google company.

Press Contact:

Michelle Slavich

Head of Entertainment Communications, YouTube

press@google.com

Press release July 20, 2017:

YOUTUBE TV EXPANDS INTO 10 NEW MARKETS:

LIVE TV STREAMING SERVICE NOW AVAILABLE WITH ALL FOUR BROADCAST STATIONS - ABC, CBS, FOX AND NBC - IN OVER A THIRD OF THE COUNTRY

SAN BRUNO, CA. [JULY 20, 2017] -- YouTube today announced the expansion of YouTube TV in ten new U.S. markets. Now millions more people will be able to stream live sports, local news, and their favorite must-see shows from top broadcast and cable networks. Nine of the new metro areas include Washington, DC, Houston, Atlanta, Phoenix, Detroit, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, Orlando-Daytona Beach-Melbourne and Charlotte, marking the first time ever that these nine markets will be serviced with live local feeds from all major broadcasters -- ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC -- in a live TV streaming service. YouTube TV is also expanding into Dallas-Fort Worth, featuring live local feeds from CBS, FOX and NBC, plus on-demand prime time programming from ABC.

Since launching in April in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area, Philadelphia and Chicago, YouTube TV has continued to expand its offering of popular cable networks. The addition of AMC, BBC World News, BBC America, IFC, WE tv, Sundance Channel, Olympic Channel, Telemundo and Universo, has meant that fan favorites like “The Walking Dead,” “Dr. Who,” “Orphan Black,” and “Portlandia,” are now available to YouTube TV members at no additional charge.

YouTube TV was built for the YouTube generation that loves live TV but wants it delivered in a way that suits their mobile and flexible lifestyles. In fact, we see more Millennials using YouTube TV than any other generational group. According to Nielsen data from Q1 2017 (Source: Nielsen Npower. Broadcast Q1 2017. Median age among P2+, Total Use of Television (all playback periods, all viewing sources)), half of traditional TV viewers are over 49, whereas YouTube TV is seeing over half of its viewership come from 18 to 34 year old Millennials.

YouTube TV includes:

Nearly 50 networks, including live local feeds from ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC, plus popular cable networks like ESPN, AMC, and FX, and local sports networks from NBC Sports and Fox Sports.
A cloud DVR, with no storage limits that travels with you so you can stream recordings on any device, whenever and wherever you want. It enables you to record live TV and never run out of storage space plus record shows simultaneously, without using precious data or space on your phone. Each recording will be stored for nine months.
YouTube TV can be watched on any screen—mobile, tablet or computer—and easily streamed to your TV with a Google Chromecast or Chromecast built-in TV. It works on both Android and iOS. YouTube TV recently enabled AirPlay support so Apple TV owners can stream on the big screen.
Six accounts per household. Every YouTube TV membership comes with six accounts, each with its own unique recommendations and personal DVR with no storage space limits. You can watch up to three concurrent streams at a time.
Half the cost of cable with zero commitments. A YouTube TV membership is only $35 a month and there are no commitments—you can cancel anytime.

YouTube TV will continue to expand to cover more cities across the country. Visit tv.youtube.com and sign up to find out when we’ll launch in your market.

ABOUT YOUTUBE

PRESS CONTACT:

Michelle Slavich

Head of Entertainment Communications, YouTube

press@google.com

Press release April 5, 2017:

YouTube TV is now live

We love TV. We love the shows, live sports, and can’t-miss events that drive our FOMO and need for #spoileralerts. But while what we watch on TV seems to get better every year, the way we watch TV never seems to change. How long do we have to wait until we can watch live TV on the go, on all our devices? When will we have DVRs big enough to handle all the things we want to record? And when will we be able to get the channels we care about, at a price we can afford, without all the commitments, equipment fees, and hassle?

The answer? Today. Finally, live TV made for us. YouTube TV is here.

Today, we’re launching YouTube TV in the nation’s largest metro areas—New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area, Chicago, and Philadelphia—with more U.S. markets coming soon. A YouTube TV membership is only $35 a month, less than half the average cost of cable. And there are no commitments; you can cancel anytime.

We can’t wait for you to experience YouTube TV for yourself, so we’re giving you a free one month trial. We’ll also give you a complimentary Google Chromecast after your first month’s payment, while supplies last.

With a YouTube TV membership, you’ll get:

Live TV streaming from ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN, Fox Sports Networks, Comcast SportsNet and dozens more. YouTube TV gives you the best of live TV, from must-see shows like “Empire,” “The Voice,” “The Big Bang Theory” and “Scandal,” to the live sports you want from the NBA, MLB, NFL, and NCAA. Based on where you live, you’ll get your local broadcast TV stations covering local sports and news. You’ll also get dozens of popular cable channels, including FX, USA, Disney Channel, Bravo, MSNBC, Fox News. And you can add Showtime or Fox Soccer Plus for an additional charge. In total, YouTube TV will give you more than 50 networks, listed below.
A cloud DVR, with no storage limits. With YouTube TV, your cloud DVR can record as many shows as you want, simultaneously, without ever running out of storage. You can keep each of your recordings for nine months.
TV when it matters, where it matters. You can watch YouTube TV on your phone, tablet or computer—and you can easily stream to your TV with a Google Chromecast or Chromecast built-in TV (we’ll be supporting even more connected TV devices later this year). And your cloud DVR goes with you, so you can stream your recordings on any device, whenever you want and wherever you go in the U.S.
YouTube Red Originals. With a YouTube TV membership, you can watch all of our YouTube Red Original series and movies right in the new YouTube TV app.
Six accounts included. You can share your YouTube TV membership with your family and roommates, and each account will receive its own unique recommendations and cloud DVR with no storage limits. Your household can watch up to three streams at a time.
More networks coming soon. We're excited to announce that AMC, BBC America, IFC, Sundance TV, WE tv, and BBC World News will be included soon at no additional charge. These networks will join Telemundo and others listed below as networks coming to YouTube TV soon after launch. This means you’ll be able to watch shows like “The Walking Dead,” “Doctor Who,” and your favorite telenovelas. And you’ll also be able to add Sundance Now or Shudder for an additional charge.

To get started, check out tv.youtube.com today to start your free trial. You can sign up on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store, with web sign-up coming later today. If you’re not in one of the initial launch markets but want to find out when YouTube TV is coming to your area, you can sign up here.

Happy watching!

While on the go, Andrew Jeon, Head Engineer for YouTube TV, recently used YouTube TV to watch UNC take on Gonzaga in the NCAA March Madness championship game, live on CBS.

Source: https://youtube.googleblog.com/2017/04/youtube-tv-is-now-live.html

Partner quotes:

“YouTube has established itself as one of the world’s leading platforms for creators and content at the same time our networks have become must-have programming services for viewers, and we’re pleased to partner with YouTube on the launch of this innovative new service,” said Bob Broussard, President of Distribution for AMC Networks. “Our partnership underscores the strength and appeal of AMC Networks’ content and brands, and we look forward to supporting YouTube’s development of this new platform.”
“YouTube TV will provide an opportunity to reach a young, mobile-first audience with an attractive multichannel offering,” said Justin Connolly, Executive Vice President of Affiliate Sales and Marketing, Disney and ESPN Media Networks. “By seamlessly integrating live event programming with on-demand content, we are able to deliver a unique video experience that appeals to those not currently in the pay TV universe.”
“YouTube’s new live TV service will enhance what is already a terrific platform,” said Ray Hopkins, President, Television Networks Distribution, CBS Corporation. “We’re pleased that CBS -- the most-watched network – will be an important part of it, and we look forward to expanding our partnership in the years to come.”
Freddy Flaxman, Chief Operating Officer at The Weather Channel, said, “Joining the YouTube platform is an exciting step forward for us. We created Local Now to give modern audiences the targeted news, weather, traffic, and lifestyle content they’re looking for on a platform that’s familiar to them. It’s great to be working with a company that shares our desire to innovate and create content that truly meets young people’s needs.”

YouTube & AMC Networks Press Announcement:

YOUTUBE TV TO LAUNCH AMC NETWORKS.docx

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YOUTUBE MEDIA CONTACTS:

Mariana De Felice | marianadf@google.com | press@google.com