The BBC has published its plan “to boost the UK’s creative economy, support democracy and give greater value to audiences”. In a 100-page response to the Government’s Charter Review consultation, the BBC described this as an “urgent opportunity for the UK to secure the world’s leading public service media organisation” for the UK and beyond. […]
Canal+ has announced the forthcoming discontinuation of the Showmax service, following a comprehensive review of its streaming activities. The Showmax Board of Directors said the decision “reflects the continued focus of MultiChoice, a Canal+ company, on financial discipline and investment optimisation, in an increasingly competitive and capital-intensive global streaming environment”. The “substantial” annual losses experienced […]
The Coalition for Innovative Media Measurement (CIMM) and 4As has released findings from a joint study, co-sponsored by Kochava, Nielsen, and TechEdge, examining how major US advertisers evaluate and prioritise media measurement across today’s increasingly complex TV and video ecosystem. Authored by Sarah Mansfield, Alice Sylvester and Leslie Wood, the study finds that while advertisers have unprecedented access […]
Mixed martial arts is set to return to Spanish television as Movistar Plus has reached an agreement to broadcast WOW, the country’s leading MMA competition, backed by former UFC Featherweight Champion Ilia Topuria and professional footballer Cristiano Ronaldo. The platform will offer full coverage of the promotion’s events, beginning with its next major fight night, […]
The Whisper Group, a global production company, has announced that Sony Pictures Television (SPT) is divesting its 30 per cent shareholding, after a sustained five-year period of growth and delivery, culminating in record revenues and profits for Whisper in 2025. Whisper will return to private ownership, using external finance to deliver its strategy, create an employee […]
AST SpaceMobile used the Mobile World Congress event in Barcelona to confirm the addition of two key Canadian partners – Bell and Telus – for its satellite-based cellular service. The news adds a potential 21 million connections for AST. “By combining Telus’ award-winning wireless network and AST SpaceMobile’s innovative satellite technology, we’re eliminating connectivity gaps […]
Fremantle has announced the appointment of Ben Crompton as its new Global Head of Entertainment. He will take up the senior leadership role later this March and will report directly to Jennifer Mullin, Fremantle’s Global CEO. Crompton joins Fremantle with experience in originating, developing and delivering global formats. He most recently served as NBCUniversal Vice […]
A newfound accuracy in audience targeting characterises the digital media industry in 2026. In the British television and streaming industry, the days of haphazard subscriber acquisition are over. The strategic aim for big platforms has changed from volume to value as the market becomes saturated. Executives now prioritise keeping the most lucrative audience groups and […]
Hearst Networks is partnering with Spirit Studios to develop and produce a new digital-first slate of shows focused on history. Under the partnership, Spirit Studios will produce the slate, with Matt Campion as Executive Producer for Spirit Studios and Sam Pearson as Commissioner and Executive Producer for Hearst Networks. The first project will launch within […]
Sherlock & Co, the Goalhanger-produced narrative audio drama that reimagines the stories of Sherlock Holmes and John Watson as a modern-day true crime podcast, has surpassed 20 million lifetime streams and downloads. Inspired by Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic tales, the show relocates Holmes and Watson to the present day, with Watson depicted as a former […]