Italy’s Communications Authority (AgCom) has updated its list of events of ‘significant public importance’ that must be broadcast free-to-air to at least 80 per cent of the Italian population. This revised list is notably broader than previous versions, encompassing a diverse range of sporting and cultural milestones. Major sporting events include the Olympics and Paralympics, […]
Crunchyroll, the streaming home for anime content, has announced that it has passed 21 million paid subscribers from around the world. This figure is up from 17 million paid subscribers in May 2025. “Reaching 21 million subscribers is a powerful testament to the passionate, global community that has embraced anime as a leading form of […]
Hagerie TV has secured free-to-air media rights in Ethiopia for all World Athletics Series events through to 2029. The agreement marks a significant milestone as Hagerie TV becomes the first private Ethiopian broadcaster to obtain such rights. Under the agreement, Hagerie TV will broadcast a wide range of competitions, including two editions of the World […]
Amazon Ads and LinkedIn have announced that advertisers in the US can now reach professional audiences with LinkedIn’s Connected TV (CTV) Ads through Amazon DSP. The solution brings LinkedIn’s first-party audience signals from more than 1 billion members – including job title, industry and seniority – to streaming TV inventory through Microsoft Monetize. Through deal-based […]
Research from Omdia highlights a significant shift in mobile viewing habits in the US during 2025, with microdrama platforms experiencing substantial growth in engagement while traditional streaming services such as Netflix, HBO Max and Disney+ saw declines in daily mobile usage during the final quarter of the year. Speaking at the DTG Summit in London, […]
ITV, the UK commercial broadcaster has agreed a new partnership, through WPP Media, with Google to sponsor all of its coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup this summer. The sponsorship will run throughout ITV’s coverage of the tournament which starts on June 11th and runs for over five weeks in Canada, Mexico and the […]
Orange Spain has unveiled Vuela TV, a new low-cost TV platform aimed at expanding access to premium entertainment across Spanish households. The launch comes on the heels of Movistar Plus introducing a reduced-content version of its own TV service in an attempt to attract a broader customer base, signalling growing competition in Spain’s streaming and […]
Amazon MX Player is set to unify with Prime Video in India, bringing together a selection of exclusive and original content across free and paid streaming under one destination. With the unification of the two streaming services, Prime members will be able to access a wide selection of originals and exclusives across devices with the […]
Es’hailSat, the Qatar Satellite Company, has expanded its channel offerings by incorporating Sama Jordan TV channel into its video distribution lineup at the 26° East orbital position, facilitated by the Es’hail-2 satellite. The Es’hailSat satellite footprint strategically encompasses the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, optimising signal coverage and enabling significant viewership potential for […]
For years, gambling companies dominated UK television advertising. During major sporting events, betting and casino brands occupied prime commercial slots, their messaging delivered by household-name celebrities and football legends. It was expensive, visible, and — for a long time — effective. That era is ending. A combination of regulatory pressure, shifting viewer habits, and growing […]