SVoD services continue to be increasingly popular in Portugal, reaching a record high in usage. Marktest’s BStream study found that 52 per cent of Portuguese people aged 15 and over now use streaming platforms, the highest percentage since the study began in 2021. Whilst usage grew by one per cent between September and December 2024 […]
Three UK House of Commons Select Committees – the Culture, Media and Sport, Foreign Affairs and International Development Committees – have called on the Government to sufficiently resource the BBC World Service so that it is less reliant on the licence fee and short-term funding cycles. The letter calls on the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development […]
Netflix plans to strengthen its presence and offering in the French film industry, announcing the launch of more than ten pre-acquired movies this year. “In 2025, we are strengthening our French cinema offering to offer a wide variety of works,” commented Netflix France content VP Pauline Dauvin during a ‘Next on Netflix’ event in Paris. […]
As Apple and Comcast reported their Q4 results, their respective streaming services represent distinct approaches to the evolving digital entertainment landscape, reports Parrot Analytics. While neither Apple TV+ nor Peacock leads in market share, both platforms demonstrate how streaming fits into larger corporate strategies: Apple’s services ecosystem expansion and Comcast’s upcoming pivot into a leaner […]
Amagi, a specialist in cloud-based SaaS technology for broadcast and connected TV (CTV), has released its 14th Amagi Global FAST Report, which highlights content providers’ shift toward unified, platform-agnostic distribution to amplify both reach and monetisation. The traditional boundaries between video services are blurring, with pay-TV services now offering FAST channels, SVoD platforms introducing ad-supported […]
Spanish public broadcaster RTVE has acquired the TV rights to the Euro 2028 football tournament – which will co-hosted by England, the Republic of Ireland, Scotland and Wales – for around €50 million. In addition, RTVE has secured TV rights to the Spanish national team between 2026 and 2028 for around €60 million. The deal […]
Digital i, a provider of cross-platform global streaming data and analysis, has unveiled the top-performing streaming titles among European audiences in 2024. The research, covering Netflix, Disney+, Max and Prime Video for the UK, France, Italy, Germany, Spain and the Nordics (Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden), where those services are available, offers a deep dive […]
The Culture, Media and Sport Committee and Science, Innovation and Technology Committee of the UK House of Commons will hold a joint evidence session on the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and copyright law. The session, on February 4th, will consider the Government’s recently announced consultation on copyright and AI. MPs will examine the current […]
San Francisco-based Dolby Labs has reported that its Q1 revenues were at $357 million (€343.8m), a significant increase from the $316 million reported in the same period the previous year. The firm, known for its noise reduction software and more recent developments including Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision, said that key strategic moves during the […]
Racecourse Media Group – parent company of the horse-racing channel, Racing TV – has extended its partnership with Sky Business. It means Sky Business will continue to be the exclusive provider of Racing TV for the hospitality sector, who will benefit from being able to show 8,000 live races per year. Racing TV is the […]