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Love TV channels on Freeview via Channelbox

Channelbox has announced the launch of Love Wine, Love the Planet and Trailers FAST channels from Love TV to its line-up of entertainment offerings. Channelbox say the trio of new channels will “enrich the viewing experience of the Freeview audience” by offering “captivating content that resonates with various interests and passions”.  Love Wine: Discover the […]

August 8, 2023

Ofcom: Linear broadcast slump as boomers switch to streaming

The media diets of viewers and listeners in the UK appear to be more diverse and fragmented than ever, according to broadcast regulator Ofcom’s latest annual report on the TV, online video, radio and audio sectors. As competition for the nation’s attention intensifies, Media Nations 2023 finds that the proportion of viewers who tune in […]

August 3, 2023By Colin Mann

Australia: Pluto TV launching on 10 Play

Pluto TV, the free streaming television service, is set to launch more than 50 FAST channels with a dedicated branded area on Paramount Australia & New Zealand’s (ANZ) digital platform 10 Play. From August 31st, the curated experience from Pluto TV will be available to audiences in the market, through a selection of Pluto TV […]

August 2, 2023

Switzerland: wedotv on oneplus and Sunrise

AVoD and FAST channel operator wedotv is now distributing its services in Switzerland on CH Media Entertainment’s oneplus streaming platform, as well as via Liberty Global owned Sunrise. CH Media Entertainment recently launched its streaming platform oneplus, which offers consumers an array of programming choices, from movies to series, in various genres, documentaries and live […]

August 2, 2023

Virgin TV adds 14 FAST channels

Virgin Media O2 has added a range of new themed channels to its TV line up at at no extra cost. TV favourites including Deal or No Deal USA, Fear Factor and Baywatch are now available to Virgin Media TV customers via dedicated streaming channels. The new channels are based around a single programme or […]

August 1, 2023By Nik Roseveare

CIMM to assess US TV measurement panels

The Coalition for Innovative Media Measurement (CIMM), the US-based collaboration of companies focused on promoting innovation and best practices in media measurement, metrics and data, has launched a study to examine the future role and value of panels for TV and cross-platform measurement in the US. “Consumer research panels have played a critical part of […]

August 1, 2023

The CW Network wins NASCAR Xfinity rights deal

The CW Network will become the exclusive home to the NASCAR Xfinity Series beginning in 2025 and extending through the 2031 racing season. The CW will broadcast 33 live NASCAR Xfinity Series races annually, along with practice and qualifying events each weekend. Starting in 2025, for the first time in series history, every NASCAR Xfinity […]

July 31, 2023By Colin Mann

VMO2 adds FAST channels

UK multiplay operator Virgin Media O2 is partnering with A+E Networks EMEA, All3Media International, Banijay Rights, Blue Ant Media, Extreme International, Fremantle, Little Dot Studios and Tastemade to launch a selection of new Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television (FAST) channels, available to all Virgin TV customers at no extra cost from next month. The dedicated channels […]

July 28, 2023By Colin Mann

Survey: Brits call for more coverage of women’s sports

New survey insights from LoopMe, a technology company that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to improve brand advertising performance, reveals nearly half (44 per cent) of UK consumers plan to, or might, watch the FIFA Women’s World Cup this year. This is more than those planning to watch in Singapore (42 per cent), and far higher […]

July 28, 2023

ITV H1: Digital revenue up 24%

UK commercial broadcaster ITV has released half-year results that show ITV Studios revenues up 8 per cent and digital revenue up 24 per cent, offsetting a decline in linear advertising revenues. “The continued momentum behind ITV’s strategic transformation delivered strong growth in Studios and Digital revenues in the first half of the year, largely offsetting […]

July 27, 2023By Colin Mann