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Report: Continued growth for AVoD, FAST in US

Comscore, a specialist in measuring and analysing consumer behaviours, has released its 2025 State of Streaming report, revealing how consumer behaviour continues to reshape the US streaming landscape. A key finding is that audience expansion in both ad-supported (AVoD) and FAST channels shows no signs of slowing with big gains across the board. According to […]

October 30, 2025

FIFA, DAZN relaunching FIFA+

Following the success of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, which attracted an audience of billions of fans, FIFA and sports streaming platform DAZN are taking the next step in their strategic partnership – a global relaunch of FIFA+ on DAZN in 2026. Building on the existing FIFA+ service, the new platform on DAZN will […]

October 29, 2025By Nik Roseveare

Hearst Networks launches FAST channels on Trailblazer TV

Hearst Networks has announced the launch of five of its FAST channels on Trailblazer TV, the FAST platform from Go See TV. The channels are Mystery TV, Inside Crime, History Hunters, Deal Masters and World War TV. “Our FAST channels are built around curiosity, authenticity, and pace – values we share with Trailblazer TV. This […]

October 29, 2025

Pluto TV launches Yellow Couch in the UK

Pluto TV, the ad-supported TV streaming television service, has announced Yellow Couch with Jeremy Lynch – an exclusive series of candid conversations with an a lineup of celebrity guests, straight from the couch. Hosted by digital creator Jeremy Lynch in his debut as presenter, the six-part series offers audiences intimate conversations with some of the […]

October 28, 2025

The benefits of launching your own streaming service

Streaming is no longer an alternative to traditional television, it’s now the leading way audiences choose to consume content. For content owners, operators, and niche creators, the question isn’t if you should join the streaming landscape, but how. While hosting your content on third-party platforms may seem like the simplest route, building your own branded […]

October 27, 2025

Hisense announces Freely availability

Home appliances and consumer electronics specialist Hisense has confirmed that all Hisense 2024/2025 Laser products will be updated to include streaming platform Freely to offer seamless, subscription-free TV from October 2025. The update reflects the deepening partnership between Hisense and Everyone TV, the organisation leading the evolution of free TV. Freely, backed by the BBC, […]

October 24, 2025By Colin Mann

Liberty Global sells half its ITV stake

Liberty Global has sold 193.4 million shares in UK commercial PSB ITV to institutional investors for £135 million (€155m), cutting its holding to 5 per cent. Liberty Global said the move was part of a broader portfolio realignment: “As stated in our Q1 2025 earnings, we’re actively managing our Liberty Growth portfolio, disposing of certain […]

October 24, 2025By Colin Mann

Spain: RTVE, Disney content deal

Spanish public broadcaster RTVE has reached a content agreement with Disney that will allow its children’s channel Clan to broadcast a selection of popular Disney Junior series from October 31st. The line-up will include well-known titles such as Mickey Mouse Clubhouse (La casa de Mickey Mouse), Spidey and His Amazing Friends (Spidey y su superequipo), […]

October 24, 2025From David Del Valle in Madrid

Billiard TV FAST channel on Prime Video UK

Billiard TV, a 24/7 television network with programming dedicated exclusively to cue sports, is now available as a FAST channel via Prime Video UK. Billiard TV was founded in 2021, and its FAST channel debuted on Prime Video US in April. Billiard TV, in partnership with Matchroom, airs highlights and full-event footage from the past […]

October 22, 2025By Nik Roseveare

Warner Bros Discovery UK’s TLC channel going FTA

Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) UK & Ireland has announced plans to launch a new-look TLC in the UK & Ireland. From January 2026, TLC will become a free-to-air (FTA) entertainment channel in the UK and will bring viewers a bumper line-up of scripted content including The Big Bang Theory and spin-offs Young Sheldon and Georgie & […]

October 20, 2025