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Emmy Awards leave traditional television for streaming platform agreement

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The Emmy Awards will end its decades-long television run by moving to Prime Video in 2027.

The Emmy Awards will conclude a seven-decade tradition on broadcast networks by transitioning exclusively to Prime Video beginning in 2027. Amazon and the Television Academy finalized a six-year distribution agreement for the annual ceremony. This move follows years of the Emmys drawing smaller audiences than other major entertainment galas.

Amazon secured a six-year broadcasting partnership with the Television Academy for the awards ceremony.
The agreement concludes more than seventy years of television broadcasts on traditional networks.
The streaming transition is scheduled to take effect starting with the event in 2027.

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By the numbers

6 yrsdeal length

7decades on traditional broadcast networks

Why it matters

Television award ceremonies are increasingly migrating from traditional linear networks to subscription streaming services in search of younger audiences and global reach.

What outlets agree on

The Television Academy and Amazon have agreed to a six-year deal that moves the Emmy Awards to Prime Video starting in 2027.

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