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Nokia announces new strategy

Nokia is holding its Capital Markets Day 2025 [November 19th] and has announced its strategy to position itself to “lead in the AI-driven transformation of networks and capture the value of the AI supercycle”. Nokia also announced a new long-term financial target, strategic KPIs for the business, an evolution of its operating model and changes […]

November 19, 2025

Cartoon Network orders more The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball

Following the success of The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball, Cartoon Network has announced that new episodes will premiere on its international channels and HBO Max (where it’s available, excluding US) in February 2026. Produced by Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe, the celebrated animated series continues its legacy of comedy and creativity with 20 fresh episodes that […]

November 19, 2025

Data: Women’s sports drawing significant streaming audiences

According to Worldpanel by Numerator’s latest Entertainment on Demand (EoD) report, women’s sport continued to garner attention with European audiences between July and September 2025. In Great Britain, England’s victories in the UEFA European Cup and Rugby World Cup meant that 60 per cent of sports viewers watched women’s games; in France, this was even higher […]

November 18, 2025

Survey reveals surging consumer appetite for short-form video

Short-form vertical video has soared across platforms such as TikTok, Instagram and YouTube, but a survey commissioned by Media.net, a search intent-powered supply-side platform (SSP) and specialist in contextual advertising technology, reveals that audiences want this experience to extend far beyond social media. According to the poll of more than 1,000 US consumers, 90 per […]

November 18, 2025

Bids prepped for WBD

The likes of Comcast, Paramount/Skydance and even Netflix (which once declared it had no interest in acquiring legacy media networks) are reportedly among the suitors set to make a takeover bid for Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) – although the Saudi PIF investment company has emerged as a late favourite. Non-binding bids must be submitted by […]

November 18, 2025

Report: Home screen the new ‘first impression’ for TV advertisers

LG Ad Solutions, a specialist in advanced Connected TV (CTV) advertising, has released findings illustrating how the smart TV home screen has become the new ‘first impression’ moment for advertisers — a critical space where discovery begins, decisions are made, and brand impact is won. For decades, being first in break was the holy grail […]

November 18, 2025

RTL grows streaming business; Q3 revenue flat

RTL Group has reported that its group revenue for the first 9 months of 2025 was down 2.2 per cent to €4.1 billion, attributed to lower TV advertising revenue and lower content revenue from Fremantle; digital advertising revenue was up 31.7 per cent. Q3 group revenue was stable at €1.33 billion; with digital advertising revenue […]

November 18, 2025

Research: Viewers struggling with content discovery

Over the past year, major streamers have turned to successful bundling strategies to boost retention and simplify viewer access to a wider range of content. With more services than ever competing for screen time, the question remains: how do audiences navigate what to watch next? Hub Entertainment Research’s annual Conquering Content study finds that, while […]

November 18, 2025

ITU: Internet users rise, but disparities deepen digital divides

The world’s online population grew by more than 240 million people in 2025, according to Facts and Figures 2025 released by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The new estimates confirm continuing progress in expanding digital connectivity, while pointing to differences in quality that impact how users benefit from Internet use. Globally, an estimated 6 billion people […]

November 18, 2025

Sampson stepping down at Barb

Barb, the UK TV measurement body, has announced that it is searching for its next Chief Executive following Justin Sampson’s decision to step down from the role in 2026. Barb noted that it is “on the verge of another wave of innovation designed to ensure the measurement and reporting of audiences to linear, streaming and […]

November 18, 2025