Mountain West announces eat-what-you-kill streamer, paying schools based on subscriptions driven
The Mountain West is launching MW+, a streaming platform that pays schools based on the number of subscriptions they drive.
📍 The outcome
The Mountain West conference launched a new streaming platform called MW+, with multiple schools announcing their inclusion and details about the service. The platform is described as an "eat-what-you-kill" model, where schools are paid based on subscriptions driven.
The MW+ platform will serve as the exclusive streaming home for several schools, complementing existing broadcast agreements.
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- Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage escalated across 6 distinct news outlets with 6 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 4.
- Primary Driver: The Mountain West is launching MW+, a streaming platform that pays schools based on the number of subscriptions they drive.
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The Mountain West has introduced MW+, a new exclusive streaming home for conference content. The platform will feature over 200 games from UH Athletics, complementing more than 110 broadcasts on K5.
Member institutions including Grand Canyon University, NDSU, and UC Davis are integrated into the service. Coverage from Awful Announcing emphasizes the platform's unique payment model, describing it as an "eat-what-you-kill" system where schools are compensated based on the subscriptions they generate.
Other reports come directly from university athletic departments and The Davis Enterprise. Future focus remains on the rollout of content across the platform and the specific subscription numbers driven by participating schools.
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The obvious questions
What is MW+?
MW+ is the new exclusive streaming platform for the Mountain West.
How are schools paid under this model?
According to Awful Announcing, schools are paid based on the subscriptions they drive.
Which schools are mentioned in connection with the service?
Mentioned schools include Grand Canyon University, NDSU, UH, and UC Davis.
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