Netflix ($NFLX) is actively seeking a production partner for its Christmas Day NFL games, aiming to charge advertisers over $800,000 for 30-second in-game ads. The streaming giant has reached out to current NFL media partners, including ESPN, NBCUniversal, and CBS Sports, to produce the games, according to CNBC. Disney, which owns ESPN, has declined due to its commitments to college football games. Netflix plans to air two NFL games on Christmas Day this year.
NETFLIX HUNTS FOR A PRODUCTION PARTNER FOR ITS CHRISTMAS NFL GAMES- CNBC
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$NFLX | NETFLIX EXPLORES PARTNERSHIPS FOR NFL GAMES ON CHRISTMAS DAY Netflix has been reaching out to broadcasters like $DIS's ESPN, NBCUniversal, and CBS Sports to produce the NFL games it will stream on Christmas Day, sources say. Netflix plans to air two games this year and…