Netflix has reported revenue of $10.54 billion for Q1 2025, slightly above analysts’ estimates. Profit stood at $2.9 billion for the quarter, despite global ecomonic turmoil, with content including WWE and crime series Adolescence proving particularly popular. Take up of Netflix’s ad-supported tier continues to be strong since its launch in late 2022. The streaming […]
Paramount+, the SVoD service from Paramount, has announced a new deal in Japan with OTT service, Lemino, operated by Japanese telco, NTT Docomo. Through the deal, viewers in the market will be able to access Paramount+ via Lemino Channel, which is available as an à la carte subscription on the platform for a monthly fee […]
Global consumer media usage, including digital and traditional media channels, increased 2.4 per cent in 2024 to an average of 57.2 hours per week, following a sharp deceleration in time spent with media growth in 2023, according to a market intelligence report from media econometrics specialist PQ Media. Growth in consumer media usage, including all […]
Digital i, the TV analytics firm, has released its latest Trend Report looking at evolving streamer strategies. The report offers global consumer insights related to the evolving ad-supported space in Premium SVoD, Netflix’s live programming initiative, and the role that YouTube is playing in the new streaming landscape. Ad-supported on Premium SVoD According to viewing […]
iSpot, the cross-platform TV and video ad measurement company, has released the results of its annual market research survey ahead of this year’s TV ad buying upfronts, sharing key executive takeaways from agencies and brands across industries. The survey took an industry pulse around critical industry topics from measurement-focused marketers – from anticipated marketing budget […]
A study of 2,510 adults in the UK and US reveals that 78 per cent of consumers want brands to use video more, but brands are falling short. The fourth annual State of Video Technology report – from idoomo and market research firm Atomik Research – also shows very high demand for next generation video, […]
Whale TV, the independent TV operating system maker, has announced the next step in its partnership with TPV to launch Whale TV models to Asia. As part of the deal, TPV will also join the Whale Profit Sharing Programme, which allows TV brands to share in the monetisation revenue generated by Whale TV on devices. […]
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has granted AST SpaceMobile, in coordination with AT&T, the ability to test direct-to-cellular connectivity on public safety’s Band 14 spectrum via its BlueBird satellites orbiting Earth. With this approval, it is envisioned that select first responders on FirstNet, Built with AT&T will trial public-safety-grade satellite communications later in 2025. AT&T […]
Ateliere Creative Technologies, the GenAI media software solutions company, has announced that Dan Goman has stepped down as CEO and David Bortis, Ateliere’s SVP of Operations, will assume the role of interim CEO effective immediately. Bortis, a key shareholder, has been with Ateliere for a decade and plays a key role in scaling the company’s […]
Discovery Channel reports that it is commemorating its 40th anniversary by “honouring its long-held mission to inspire curiosity and wonder about the natural world”. The celebration will take place throughout the year, across both US and international markets, and will feature special programming, social media extensions, consumer products, and a new brand spot. Warner Bros […]
Movie platform specialist Kaleidescape has confirmed its membership of consumer and professional 8K ecosystem trade body the 8K Association (8KA), suggesting the move underscores its commitment to pushing the boundaries of home entertainment and ensuring its platform remains at the forefront of technological innovation. “Joining the 8KA positions Kaleidescape alongside other industry leaders, committed to […]
Germany has already made it known that it believes the EU-backed IRIS2 mega-constellation of super-secure satellites is too expensive. Now it seems that Italy is also having thoughts about its own satellite fleet. A report in German newspaper Handelsblatt suggests that the German army (Bundeswehr) is backing an alternate orbiting satellite system, and may not […]
Everything is all about AI. Even a lot of TV and film dramas feature it somewhere in the plot. But they will be in trouble if they have actually used it in production; see the fall from grace of The Brutalist, the Oscar favourite until it was found to have used an AI app to […]