Advanced Television

Art Detectives sets Acorn TV viewing record

Acorn TV has repoted that its new series Art Detectives, a crime and art world drama, starring and executive produced by Stephen Moyer (True Blood, Sexy Beast) is the #1 most-watched new series premiere of all time on the US streaming platform, eclipsing the 2022 series premiere of Harry Wild. Art Detectives is the #2 series premiere […]

June 27, 2025

GetYourGuide sponsors Sky Sports’ Summer of Sport

This summer, GetYourGuide is partnering with Sky Sports to kick off a campaign that drives awareness of the experiences industry. Created by Initiative in collaboration with Sky Media, the campaign names GetYourGuide as the Official Travel Experience Partner of Sky Sports, helping viewers discover an way to discover and book experiences inspired by the thrill […]

June 27, 2025

Fubo, Weigel Broadcasting carriage agreement

FuboTV and Weigel Broadcasting have announced a multi-year agreement for distribution in the US of seven networks including MeTV,  the classic TV entertainment network, H&I and MOVIES! as well as WCIU, The U, the home of the WNBA’s Chicago Sky, on the sports-first live TV streaming platform. Subscribers of Fubo’s Pro and Elite channel plans […]

June 27, 2025

Virgin Media O2 predicts network traffic drop during heatwave

As the UK readies for another spell of soaring temperatures, Virgin Media O2 is predicting network traffic to drop as Brits head outside to enjoy the sunshine.   Analysis of network traffic during the heatwave earlier this June shows that traffic dropped by over 7 per cent when the temperature hit 30°, as the nation […]

June 27, 2025

Are people likely to try something after a TV ad?

For all the talk of social media dominance and short-form content, television advertising still has an oddly persistent hold over us. There’s something about the combination of sound, visuals and sheer familiarity that cuts through, even in a distracted world. But while TV ads are good at grabbing attention, whether people actually try the product […]

June 27, 2025

Meta Quest allows Wrexham fans to step inside promotion celebration

Following the Welcome to Wrexham season 3 finale (streaming now on Disney+/Hulu), Meta Quest has unveiled an exclusive 3D VR activation inviting fans to step inside Wrexham AFC’s historic promotion celebration – captured live at The Racecourse Ground in Wales on May 4th. The Wrexham AFC x Meta Quest: Immersive Promotion Celebration – captured in […]

June 27, 2025

BBC rolls out US paywall

BBC Studios and BBC News have launched the first phase of a pay model for visitors to the BBC website in the US. In the initial phase of the launch, for $49.99 (€42.76) per year or $8.99 per month, users who join will get unlimited access to the BBC’s news articles, feature stories and the […]

June 26, 2025

WBD, Telenor sign Nordic partnership

Telenor and Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) have signed a new distribution agreement for the Nordic markets. The partnership secures access to a portfolio of TV channels and the HBO Max streaming service for Telenor’s TV and streaming customers in Norway, Sweden, Finland and Denmark. “The partnership with Warner Bros Discovery is of great importance to […]

June 26, 2025

Panel: Decoding Amazon’s strategy of 2 streamers in India

A panel discussion at APOS Bali 2025, created and curated by Media Partners Asia (MPA) – featuring Gaurav Gandhi, Vice President, Asia Pacific & MENA, Prime Video; Nikhil Madhok, Director & Head of Originals, Prime Video, India; and Amogh Dusad, Director & Head of Content, Amazon MX Player – saw views shared on Amazon’s strategy […]

June 26, 2025

Project Reach upgrading connectivity on British railways

Project Reach, a partnership between Network Rail, Neos Networks and Freshwave, will see an end to some of the worst signal blackspots on the major rail arteries of Britain as the companies team up to upgrade to Britain’s rail telecoms infrastructure in decades. Heidi Alexander, Secretary of State for Transport, said: “This partnership marks a […]

June 26, 2025