Hulu kicks off 2021 with network expansion
Hulu announces a new expansion deal adding 14 ViacomCBS cable networks to offer more content options on the growing streaming platform. Hulu’s latest acquisition will feature more networks for the Hulu + Live TV subscribers.
Exciting news for 2021: must-have content from @BET, @ComedyCentral, @MTV, @Nickelodeon and more #ViacomCBS networks will be available to @Hulu + Live TV subscribers for the first time. https://t.co/YLkHK4Bosf pic.twitter.com/v5r535QC1S
— Paramount (@paramountco) January 4, 2021
The new network deal will feature broadcast channels on Hulu including MTV Classic, BET, BET Her, MTV, MTV2, Comedy Central, TeenNick, NickToons, Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., TV Land, Paramount Network, CMT, and VH1.
The new multi-year agreement also ensures subscribers will still have the option to add the premium Showtime option for Hulu + Live TV. The deal will also continue access to Pop Tv, the CW, the Smithsonian Channel, CBS Sports Network, and CBS for Hulu + Live TV subscribers.
This acquisition will expand Hulu to be one of the streaming platforms to offer more streaming options than the competition while offering the unique live TV feature that is limited to other services. This expansion is also good news for Hulu’s partner ViacomCBS to diversify their portfolio outside of traditional TV broadcast.
Paramount+ is coming in 2021. #ViacomCBS’ global #streaming service will carry the iconic Paramount name into the streaming era. pic.twitter.com/ESysB7zZWP
— ViacomCBS (@ViacomCBS) September 15, 2020
ViacomCBS owns several of their own streaming platforms including CBS All Access and Showtime with several networks also available on YouTube TV. ViacomCBS will also be working towards rebranding the Paramount+ streaming platform.
