News · Markets · BBC Business · Tue, Oct 6, 2026 8:00 PM
Amazon’s Emmy streaming deal may lift Prime Video viewership
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Amazon has secured a six-year global streaming deal for the Emmy Awards, taking the event off U.S.
Amazon has secured a six‑year global streaming license for the annual Emmy Awards, the ceremony that honors excellence in television programming.
Shift from broadcast to streaming
The agreement moves the Emmys from traditional U.S. broadcast networks to Amazon's Prime Video platform, allowing live worldwide streaming of the event.
Under the deal, Amazon will host the ceremony and offer the broadcast to subscribers across multiple regions, potentially expanding the audience beyond the U.S. market.
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Market impact
The deal could affect the broader media streaming landscape, as other award shows consider similar agreements. Amazon investors may monitor the impact on Prime Video subscriber growth, while traditional broadcasters might evaluate the shift in audience reach.
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